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
$1.84/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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