Seattle to Houston Freight Rates

Current Spot Rate

$1.87/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)

Mid-summer peak season typically drives modest rate increases on major corridors like Seattle-Houston due to elevated freight demand and vacation-driven capacity constraints. July typically sees 2-5% uplift as shippers front-load freight before August slowdown.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

Long-haul westbound-to-south lanes see consistent utilization in summer, though not critically constrained; moderate spreads between loaded and empty miles.