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
$1.85/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$1.79/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
Mid-July typically sees seasonal demand uptick from chemical/petrochemical shipments out of Tampa Bay terminals and increased retail inventory positioning ahead of late summer. Carrier capacity moderately constrained due to competing southeastern freight opportunities.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Standard July seasonality with adequate carrier supply but selective acceptance; spot market rates 3-5% above contract benchmarks typical for this corridor.
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