Tampa to Houston Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Tampa–Houston corridor. Updated daily.
Current Spot Rate
$2.18/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$2.15/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
October typically sees seasonal increase in freight demand as retailers prepare for Q4 holiday inventory, while carrier capacity remains constrained post-summer. Tampa-Houston is a strong southbound lane with consistent demand, supporting modest rate appreciation.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Moderate capacity on this well-traveled corridor with adequate carrier availability, though southbound lanes remain slightly tighter than northbound returns to Tampa.
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