Kansas City to Houston Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Kansas City–Houston corridor. Updated daily.
Current Spot Rate
$1.68/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$1.71/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▼ -4.2% (rates softening)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▼ -4.2% (rates softening)
July typically sees increased freight demand post-mid-summer, but the KC-Houston corridor experiences seasonal softening as peak construction and agriculture seasons moderate. Current carrier capacity remains adequate with typical summer utilization.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
This major north-south corridor maintains steady carrier availability with balanced supply and demand typical for mid-July freight patterns.
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