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)
August typically sees increased freight demand as back-to-school and pre-Labor Day inventory builds drive shipments northward. Houston-Detroit is a primary manufacturing corridor with steady automotive and consumer goods demand, supporting modest rate appreciation.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Mid-summer capacity is balanced; typical outbound Texas volume is moderate with adequate carrier supply on this established lane, though some tightness may emerge mid-week.
🇨🇦 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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