Indianapolis to Houston Freight Rates

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

Capacity: Tight

Current Spot Rate

$1.85/mi

Dry van (DAT-indexed)

Market Average

$1.78/mi

30-day corridor avg

7-Day Forecast

▲ +3.5% (rates rising)

medium confidence

Rate Forecast

▲ +3.5% (rates rising)

August peak season typically sees increased demand for temperature-controlled and standard freight moving south toward Houston distribution hubs. Carrier capacity tightens as summer freight volumes remain elevated before Labor Day slowdown.

Carrier Capacity

🔴 Tight

Indianapolis-Houston is a heavily-trafficked lane with consistent demand, and August seasonality reduces available capacity as carriers prioritize higher-margin loads.

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