Houston to Los Angeles Freight Rates

Current Spot Rate

$1.85/mi

Dry van (DAT-indexed)

Market Average

$1.82/mi

30-day corridor avg

7-Day Forecast

▲ +3.5% (rates rising)

medium confidence

Rate Forecast

▲ +3.5% (rates rising)

Late spring demand typically increases as retailers prepare summer inventory, and fuel costs remain moderately elevated. Houston-LA corridor experiences steady intermodal and consumer goods demand with seasonal capacity tightening.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

May typically sees balanced supply-demand dynamics on this major corridor with adequate carrier availability but growing utilization as summer peak approaches.