
Reefer report: Truckload produce demand softens along the southern border
The McAllen freight market is located on the southernmost tip of Texas, right on the U.S.-Mexican border, and is one
The McAllen freight market is located on the southernmost tip of Texas, right on the U.S.-Mexican border, and is one
We’re a few weeks away from the official start of winter, but we’re already seeing the annual shift in produce
Fall produce season mixed with holiday season festivities typically provides a much-needed boost for reefer carriers in November. This year,
At $1.68/mile excluding fuel, refrigerated outbound spot rates in Washington state are almost identical to this time in 2019 –
Within the next three months, we’ll see the seasonal transition where our fruit and vegetables are grown and hauled. The
The long Independence Day weekend traditionally marks the peak in produce shipping volumes, and after a slow start, national volumes
In the last 30 days, watermelons, potatoes, onions, apples, tomatoes, and strawberries have dominated truckload produce volumes but with a
Hunt’s Point Produce Market (HPMM), the largest produce market in the U.S., has outgrown the facilities’ storage, using diesel-powered reefer
As the weather warms up, suppliers can expect the demand for fresh fruits and vegetables to spike, highlighting the need
You don’t have to be hauling food to feel the effects of produce season. It’s when demand for trucks is near its highest. And when demand rises, rates follow.
The 2023 produce season starts in the Southeast but is driven by California regarding the market-wide lift truckload volume and spot rates.
The unofficial start date for the 2023 produce season has been announced for truckload carriers, and it’s April 19th when