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
$1.68/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$1.65/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▲ +3.2% (rates rising)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▲ +3.2% (rates rising)
August typically sees increased freight demand due to back-to-school and retail restocking activity, while Houston-Kansas City capacity remains constrained by competing southbound produce and Gulf refinery loads. Seasonal strengthening combined with moderate driver availability supports modest rate appreciation.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
This major corridor maintains steady carrier participation, though peak summer demand and competing regional loads create periodic tightness rather than consistent availability.
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