Houston to Columbus Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Houston–Columbus corridor. Updated daily.
Current Spot Rate
$1.82/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$1.78/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
May seasonal demand uptick combined with fuel costs and typical spring freight volume increase. Houston-Columbus corridor sees steady intermodal competition but maintains premium rates due to distance and return-load imbalance.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Mid-May typically balances between spring peaks and early summer normalization, with adequate carrier availability but selective lane preferences.
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