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
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Where does our winter produce come from anyway?
We’re a few weeks away from the official start of winter, but we’re already seeing the annual shift in produce
Reefer report: Truckload produce demand lags in most regions except the Pacific Northwest
Fall produce season mixed with holiday season festivities typically provides a much-needed boost for reefer carriers in November. This year,
Industry Intelligence Guide: Navigating the unpredictable demand of produce season
As the weather warms up, suppliers can expect the demand for fresh fruits and vegetables to spike, highlighting the need
A carrier’s guide to produce shipping season
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.
Reefer Report: Rates for carriers hauling produce are paying a lot more this year
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.
VIDEO: DAT iQ Market Update, What is the next major market driver after produce season?
The DAT iQ analytics team takes a weekly look at how the freight markets are responding to the COVID-19 crisis,
Reefer Traffic Sizzles in Southern Produce Markets
Got reefers? It’s time to move ’em on down to produce markets in the Southern states. Spring is finally here.
Flatbed report: Tonnage ticks up, but the recovery remains slow going
The ATA For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index edged up 0.4% in January to a seasonally adjusted reading of 113.0, following a
Flatbed report: Farm equipment sales send a mixed signal for ag freight demand
January 2026 farm equipment sales data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) paints a cautious picture for agricultural activity
Reefer report: Empty tables, empty Trucks: Restaurant slump threatens Q1 reefer volumes
The National Restaurant Association’s December Restaurant Performance Index dropped to 99.3, marking six consecutive months in contraction territory and the
Reefer report: Navigating the 2026 Plant City Strawberry Festival surge
For reefer carriers and brokers, the 2026 Florida Strawberry Festival (February 26 – March 8) isn’t just a celebration of