Seattle to Houston Freight Rates

Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the SeattleHouston corridor. Updated daily.

Capacity: Moderate

Current Spot Rate

$1.78/mi

Dry van (DAT-indexed)

Market Average

$1.75/mi

30-day corridor avg

7-Day Forecast

▲ +4.2% (rates rising)

medium confidence

Rate Forecast

▲ +4.2% (rates rising)

August typically sees increased freight demand heading into fall peak season, with Houston ports experiencing elevated import/export activity. Pacific Northwest capacity remains constrained due to seasonal agricultural and e-commerce logistics buildup.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

Mid-August capacity shows balanced carrier availability on this long-haul corridor, with slight tightening expected as Labor Day peak approaches.

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