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
$1.85/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$1.82/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
October typically sees seasonal volume increases in the Detroit-Houston lane as retail inventory builds for Q4, with hurricane season reducing Gulf Coast capacity. Fall weather patterns and post-harvest freight demand support modest rate appreciation.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Standard October positioning demand with balanced carrier availability; Midwest-to-South lanes show typical seasonal tightening but not critically constrained.
🇨🇦 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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