Los Angeles to Houston Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Los Angeles–Houston corridor. Updated daily.
Current Spot Rate
$1.82/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 typically sees elevated freight demand due to back-to-school retail movements and summer peak season, while driver availability remains constrained post-summer vacation period. LA-Houston is a high-volume lane with strong southbound demand for consumer goods and industrial products.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Standard August capacity conditions with moderate carrier availability; increased demand from retail distribution partially offset by seasonal driver supply normalization mid-month.
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