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
$1.82/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$1.79/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
Mid-summer demand typically increases freight volumes in the Houston-Kansas City corridor, driven by agricultural shipments and increased retail distribution. Carrier capacity remains constrained due to peak season utilization and regional economic activity.
Carrier Capacity
🔴 Tight
July seasonal peak combined with post-holiday retail restocking creates elevated demand for dry van equipment on this major North-South logistics corridor.
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