Memphis to Houston Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Memphis–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
▼ -3.5% (rates softening)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▼ -3.5% (rates softening)
August typically experiences softer freight demand as peak summer season wanes and back-to-school retail consolidates shipments. The Memphis-Houston corridor, a major Southeast-Southwest trade lane, shows seasonal softening with moderate carrier capacity entering the market.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Post-summer carrier repositioning and typical August freight volume decline create balanced supply-demand dynamics on this established corridor.
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