Houston to Denver Freight Rates

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

Capacity: Tight

Current Spot Rate

$2.18/mi

Dry van (DAT-indexed)

Market Average

$2.12/mi

30-day corridor avg

7-Day Forecast

▲ +8.5% (rates rising)

medium confidence

Rate Forecast

▲ +8.5% (rates rising)

August typically sees elevated freight demand as summer peak season persists and back-to-school inventory moves into distribution. Houston-Denver is a strategic lane with consistent shipper demand for consumer goods and industrial equipment, supporting upward rate pressure.

Carrier Capacity

🔴 Tight

Regional capacity tightens in August due to vacation scheduling and elevated freight volumes competing for limited available equipment on this high-utilization corridor.

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