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
$1.85/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 summer peak typically sees increased freight demand and heat-related equipment issues reducing available capacity. LA-Houston corridor remains consistently strong with seasonal lift driven by retail and agricultural shipments.
Carrier Capacity
🔴 Tight
Summer heat reduces operational efficiency and increases equipment downtime, while peak retail inventory movements strain available dry van capacity on this major southwest corridor.
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