Houston to Detroit Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Houston–Detroit 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)
October typically sees seasonal increase in freight demand as Q4 manufacturing ramps up, while driver availability remains constrained post-summer. Houston-Detroit is a key industrial corridor with steady pull.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Mid-length haul with balanced supply; carriers favor this lane but competing regional demand keeps availability steady rather than extremely tight.
🇨🇦 US-Canada Tariff Alert
This corridor crosses the US-Canada border. 25–35% tariffs on non-USMCA goods are in effect. Verify USMCA compliance before tendering and expect border delay variability.
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