Houston to Cincinnati Freight Rates

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

Capacity: Moderate

Current Spot Rate

$1.78/mi

Dry van (DAT-indexed)

Market Average

$1.75/mi

30-day corridor avg

7-Day Forecast

▲ +3.5% (rates rising)

medium confidence

Rate Forecast

▲ +3.5% (rates rising)

Late May typically sees increased freight demand as retailers prepare for summer inventory and construction season accelerates across the Midwest. Carrier capacity remains moderately constrained on the Houston-Cincinnati corridor due to regional freight concentrations.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

Standard seasonal demand with adequate carrier availability, though southbound backhauls from Cincinnati remain competitive.

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