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

$1.85/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)

August typically sees increased freight demand as shippers move back-to-school inventory and prepare for Q4, while summer capacity tightens due to driver vacations. Houston-Cincinnati is a major retail distribution corridor with consistent demand.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

This is a high-volume lane with adequate carrier availability, but spot demand in August creates modest pricing pressure on available capacity.

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