Newark to Houston Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Newark–Houston corridor. Updated daily.
Current Spot Rate
$1.68/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$1.65/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▲ +3.2% (rates rising)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▲ +3.2% (rates rising)
Seasonal uplift in May driven by increased retail and e-commerce freight demand heading into summer; Houston port activity and Texas industrial distribution create consistent headhaul demand from Northeast.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Balanced supply-demand on this major corridor; adequate carrier availability with slight tightening due to regional construction season reducing equipment.
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