Houston to Salt Lake City Freight Rates

Current Spot Rate

$2.18/mi

Dry van (DAT-indexed)

Market Average

$2.14/mi

30-day corridor avg

7-Day Forecast

▲ +3.5% (rates rising)

medium confidence

Rate Forecast

▲ +3.5% (rates rising)

Summer peak season typically drives rates upward on major transcontinental lanes like Houston-Salt Lake City. Mid-July typically sees moderate capacity tightness as regional produce and consumer goods shipments increase.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

Standard summer demand with adequate carrier availability, though westbound lanes out of Houston tend to experience slightly tighter capacity than eastbound returns.