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: Tight

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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