Houston to Kansas City Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Houston–Kansas City corridor. Updated daily.
Current Spot Rate
$2.18/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$2.14/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
October typically sees seasonal capacity tightening as peak holiday shipping ramps up, and the Houston-Kansas City corridor experiences elevated demand for retail inventory movement. Regional fuel costs and driver availability constraints support modest rate appreciation.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Carriers maintain adequate availability on this major freight corridor but selective with loads as competing regional demand increases heading into Q4.
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