Houston to Tampa Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Houston–Tampa corridor. Updated daily.
Current Spot Rate
$1.68/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$1.65/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
Mid-July typically sees increased freight demand as summer peak season approaches, with port activity in Tampa driving intermodal overflow to trucking. Capacity tightens as carriers prioritize higher-rate lanes, supporting modest rate increases.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Houston-Tampa is a well-traveled corridor with adequate carrier supply, though seasonal demand for Southeast distribution creates occasional spot-market tightness.
Track this lane in real time
Get daily rate alerts, instant briefs, and carrier risk scores for Houston–Tampa — free for up to 3 lanes.
Start free — no credit card requiredAlready have an account? Sign in