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USDA Produce Truck Rate Report: Florida goes shortage as rates jump 42% in single week

Data ending week of April 21, 2026 for truckload produce carriers & brokers The big picture Florida just broke. Central

Data analysis for the week ending Wednesday, April 14th, 2026 Week 16. All rates cited below exclude fuel surcharges, and

Data analysis for the week ending Saturday, April 18th, 2026 Week 16. All rates cited below exclude fuel surcharges, and

Data analysis for the week ending Saturday, April 18th, 2026 Week 16. All rates cited below exclude fuel surcharges, and

The flatbed market’s demand is closely tied to the health of the construction sector, particularly the sand and gravel market,

The spring transition just hit the produce freight map. Salinas-Watsonville appeared in the USDA report for the first time this

The March Logistics Managers’ Index (LMI) hit 65.7, the highest since May 2022, driven by a surge in Transportation Prices

Artificial Intelligence is no longer just a buzzword — it’s actively changing how businesses protect themselves online. Here’s a look

The factory floor is still humming. The ISM Manufacturing PMI came in at 52.7% in March, a slight uptick from

Vidalia Onion pack date has been announced for April 13, marking the official starting line of the 2026 produce season

The ATA’s seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index rose 2.6% in February to 116.2, following a 0.7% gain in January

The agriculture equipment sector hasn’t found its floor yet. According to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ February 2026 report, total