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)
October seasonal demand typically increases as Q4 inventory builds accelerate, while driver availability remains constrained post-summer. Houston-Tampa is a key Southeast corridor experiencing moderate capacity tightening.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Moderate carrier availability on this lane with balanced supply-demand; Houston's strong freight volumes compete with Tampa's seasonal import surge, creating competitive but not critically tight conditions.
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