Houston to Kansas City Freight Rates

Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the HoustonKansas City corridor. Updated daily.

Capacity: Moderate

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)

Houston-Kansas City corridor typically sees seasonal strength in May as summer produce season begins and construction activity ramps up. Moderate capacity tightening expected as carriers position for peak season demand.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

Standard carrier availability with slight reduction in excess capacity as regional freight demand increases heading into summer peak season.

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