
Reefer Report: California produce season shows signs of recovering
The 2023 produce season starts in the Southeast but is driven by California regarding the market-wide lift truckload volume and spot rates.

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

This week, the strawberry shipping season ramps up in the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World, centered around Plant City,

The wild blueberry season winds down in Maine, pumpkins roll into farmstands around the country, the sugarbeet harvest wraps up

While overall produce volumes are down just under 15% this season, carriers hauling fruit and vegetables out of major growing regions into major capital cities are having a great year.

By Christina Ellington Produce peak season is underway. However, this season is not off to a strong start due to

Truckload capacity has been tight in Central and South Florida in the last few weeks as the region transitions from

This week, the strawberry shipping season ramps up in the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World, centered around Plant City,

Fall produce season has begun in the Pacific Northwest, contributing to the typical capacity crunch that begins this time of

The most recent data from the USDA highlights the damage the pandemic has had on domestic produce volumes. It’s averaging

All rates exclude fuel unless otherwise noted. California is the largest producer of fruits and vegetables for the U.S. domestic
The DAT iQ analytics team takes a weekly look at how the freight markets are responding to the COVID-19 crisis,