Denver to Houston Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Denver–Houston corridor. Updated daily.
Current Spot Rate
$1.82/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$1.85/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▼ -3.5% (rates softening)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▼ -3.5% (rates softening)
August typically sees post-summer peak softening as retail demand moderates and freight volumes decline seasonally. Denver-Houston corridor experiences reduced intermodal competition as port activity normalizes, but carrier capacity remains adequate.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Mid-August capacity is balanced; sufficient carrier availability on this high-volume South corridor with typical spot market competition from regional fleets.
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