Reefer rates rise as Florida hits its stride
It’s been a slow spring for fresh produce, but there are some hot spots, especially in the southernmost states. Freight volumes surged about 25% out
It’s been a slow spring for fresh produce, but there are some hot spots, especially in the southernmost states. Freight volumes surged about 25% out
After declining for several weeks, van rates seem to have turned a corner. The national average rate for May so far is $1.82/mi., which is
Although van freight volumes recovered following Easter week, it wasn’t enough to boost the national average van rate, which remains at $1.81/mi. That’s 4¢ below
Expectations of a post-Easter rebound failed to materialize in reefer produce freight last week. Truckload demand in Florida continued to build, especially late in the
After a strong first quarter, flatbed freight has slowed in April. It’s been a wet month throughout the country, and there’s been a slowdown in
If you have a reefer trailer, you can be sure to find a load in Southeastern Georgia this week. The load-to-truck ratio jumped from 7
Last week started with solid demand, but activity tapered off as Good Friday and the Easter weekend approached. Load-to-truck ratios peaked on Tuesday for all
Despite an increase in freight volumes, national average rates slipped again last week for vans and reefers. Even the arrival of produce season in several
Van and reefer rates continue to move sideways. Refrigerated produce freight has been notably absent from the picture, so that likely has some reefers competing
While van and reefer rates saw a decline in March compared to February, flatbed loads bucked the trend, making gains in both freight volumes and
It’s still early in the spring, but the refrigerated truckload sector is not picking up any momentum yet. I wouldn’t say spring was canceled, but
It looks like we’ll have to wait a little longer for a spring surge. The spot market appeared heading for a rebound early in March,