Houston to Detroit Freight Rates

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

⚠ US-CA Tariff ImpactCapacity: Moderate

Current Spot Rate

$1.82/mi

Dry van (DAT-indexed)

Market Average

$1.87/mi

30-day corridor avg

7-Day Forecast

▼ -3.5% (rates softening)

medium confidence

Rate Forecast

▼ -3.5% (rates softening)

July typically sees seasonal softening in the Houston-Detroit corridor as summer construction winds down and freight demand normalizes post-peak season. Carrier capacity remains adequate with moderate competition on this established lane.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

Strong carrier availability on this major northbound lane with consistent freight flow supports competitive pricing without significant capacity constraints.

🇨🇦 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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