Houston to Los Angeles Freight Rates

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

Capacity: Tight

Current Spot Rate

$1.72/mi

Dry van (DAT-indexed)

Market Average

$1.68/mi

30-day corridor avg

7-Day Forecast

▲ +3.5% (rates rising)

medium confidence

Rate Forecast

▲ +3.5% (rates rising)

Summer peak season and elevated fuel prices typically support rate increases on the Houston-LA corridor. Capacity tightens in July as shippers maximize pre-peak inventory moves, driving demand for available equipment.

Carrier Capacity

🔴 Tight

July seasonal demand and cross-country hauls to LA create supply constraints; carriers maintaining selective freight acceptance despite higher available rates.

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