Detroit to Houston Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Detroit–Houston corridor. Updated daily.
Current Spot Rate
$2.18/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$2.12/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▲ +3.2% (rates rising)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▲ +3.2% (rates rising)
Detroit-Houston is a high-demand southbound lane experiencing typical May seasonal strength as summer shipping ramps up. Moderate capacity tightening from regional carrier deployments to Texas distribution centers supports modest rate appreciation.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Balanced supply-demand on this major corridor with adequate carrier availability but elevated utilization rates pushing rates slightly above quarterly averages.
🇨🇦 US-Canada Tariff Alert
This corridor crosses the US-Canada border. 25–35% tariffs on non-USMCA goods are in effect. Verify USMCA compliance before tendering and expect border delay variability.
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