Houston to Tampa Freight Rates

Current Spot Rate

$1.87/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)

July seasonal demand typically peaks for retail distribution and summer goods movement into Florida. Moderate capacity tightening expected as carriers position for back-to-school freight in late July.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

Houston-Tampa is a balanced lane with steady southbound freight demand, but summer typically brings moderate carrier availability as some fleets shift to higher-margin regional work.