Houston to Dallas Freight Rates

Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the HoustonDallas 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)

Mid-July typically sees increased logistics activity as retailers prepare for back-to-school and Q3 inventory builds. Houston-Dallas is a core regional lane with steady demand, though summer capacity is generally adequate.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

This high-traffic 240-mile corridor has consistent carrier participation, though regional demand spikes around holiday prep periods create intermittent tightness.

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