Houston to El Paso Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Houston–El Paso corridor. Updated daily.
Current Spot Rate
$1.78/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$1.81/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▼ -3.5% (rates softening)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▼ -3.5% (rates softening)
Houston-El Paso is a 625-mile lane with typical summer softness as produce season winds down and construction season peaks in West Texas. Carrier capacity remains adequate with moderate southbound Texas traffic, putting slight downward pressure on rates.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Mid-July typically sees balanced supply-demand on this corridor with carriers seeking westbound loads to avoid empty miles back to Houston distribution hubs.
🇲🇽 US-Mexico Tariff Alert
This corridor crosses the US-Mexico border. Active tariffs and electronic manifest requirements may affect transit times and carrier availability. Monitor shipper instructions before tendering.
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