Detroit to Houston Freight Rates

Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the DetroitHouston corridor. Updated daily.

⚠ US-CA Tariff ImpactCapacity: Moderate

Current Spot Rate

$1.84/mi

Dry van (DAT-indexed)

Market Average

$1.79/mi

30-day corridor avg

7-Day Forecast

▲ +3.2% (rates rising)

medium confidence

Rate Forecast

▲ +3.2% (rates rising)

July typically experiences elevated demand from retail and consumer goods distribution ahead of back-to-school season, coupled with summer construction reducing available capacity on Midwest-to-South corridors. Detroit-Houston remains a premium lane with consistent shipper volume.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

Mid-summer conditions create steady southbound demand with adequate carrier availability, though fuel costs and driver retention pressures keep rates elevated relative to annual 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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