Agricultural Refrigerated 

Truck Quarterly

a quarterly publication of the Agricultural Marketing Service

Contents

National Summary.......................... 2

Quarterly Overview .......................... 2

U.S. Truck Rates ................................ 3

Truck Rates for Selected Routes........ 4

U.S. Diesel Fuel Prices ...................... 5

Relationship Between Diesel Fuel and 

Truck Rates........................................ 6

Quarterly Truck Availability............... 8

Reported U.S. Shipments................ 10

Reported Shipments by Selected 

Commodities................................... 11

Regional Markets...........................12

California......................................... 12

U.S.-Mexico Border......................... 15

PNW................................................ 19

Southeast........................................ 22

Great Lakes ..................................... 25

Additional Information..................28

Terms and References..................... 28

Contact Us....................................... 29

Quarter 3, July-Sept 2022

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Fruit and Vegetable Shipments 

USDA reported third quarter 2022 U.S. truck shipments of fresh produce were 9.04 million tons—15 percent lower 

than the previous quarter and 5 percent lower than third quarter 2021. 

Also, in third quarter 2022, shipments from California were 2.98 million tons, which was higher than those from any 

other reported origin. Shipments from California accounted for 33 percent of the total reported shipments of fresh 

fruit and vegetables. Shipments from the next five top regions by volume were as follows: Mexico, 2.21 million tons 

(24 percent of the total); Pacific Northwest (PNW), 1.38 million tons (15 percent of the total); Canada, 608,000 tons (7 

percent of the total); Southeast, 401,000 tons (4 percent of the total); and finally, Great Lakes, 315,000 tons (4 percent 

of the total). 

These top five commodities accounted for 39 percent of reported truck movements in third quarter 2022: 

► Potatoes (11 percent)

► Watermelons, seedless (11 percent)

► Apples (7 percent)

► Onions, dry (6 percent)

► Grapes (4 percent)

Truck Rates 

The table below provides a snapshot of quarterly truck rates for U.S. produce shipments over four mileage 

categories—1-500; 501-1,500; 1,501-2,500; and 2,501+ miles. Please note the U.S. average truck rates provided below 

were calculated using weighted regional rates and volumes.

Diesel Fuel 

During third quarter 2022, the U.S. diesel fuel price averaged $5.16 per gallon—down 6 percent from the previous 

quarter, but up 54 percent from the same quarter in 2021.

National Summary

Average U.S. Truck Rates for Selected Routes Between 501 and 1,500 Miles ($/Mile)

Source: AMS Transportation Services Division analysis of AMS Specialty Crops Program Market News data. 

Note: Table values may not conform exactly due to rounding.

Note: The rates for 8 long-haul fruit and vegetable truck corridors are included in the national rate, weighted by commodity and origin volume.

0-500 miles 501-1,500 miles 1,501-2,500 miles 2,501+ miles

Q3 2021 3.32 3.21 3.03 1.80

Q4 2021 7.01 3.48 3.34 1.90

Q1 2022 6.02 3.25 2.89 1.67

Q2 2022 8.08 3.65 2.87 1.64

Q3 2022 8.40 3.23 2.86 1.50

Q3 Change from 

Previous Quarter 4% -12% > -1% -8%

Q3 Change from Same 

Quarter Last Year 153% < 1% -5% -16%

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U.S. Truck Rates

Source: AMS Transportation Services Division analysis of AMS Specialty Crops Program Market News data.

Note: The rates for 8 long-haul fruit and vegetable truck corridors are included in the national rates, weighted by commodity and origin volume.

Table 1: Average U.S. Truck Rates for Selected Routes Between 501 and 1,500 Miles ($/Mile)

Source: AMS Transportation Services Division analysis of AMS Specialty Crops Program Market News data. 

Note: The rates for 8 long-haul fruit and vegetable truck corridors are included in the national rate, weighted 

by commodity and origin volume.

Note: Table values may not conform exactly due to rounding.

Figure 1: Average Truck Rates for Selected Routes ($/Mile) 

Year 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter

2022 3.25 3.65 3.23

2021 2.90 3.70 3.21 3.48

2020 2.56 2.51 2.56 2.92

2019 2.59 2.60 2.47 2.52

2018 2.82 2.99 2.74 2.84

2017 1.86 2.41 2.33 2.56

2016 2.22 2.37 2.49 2.06

2015 2.47 2.63 2.59 2.36

2014 2.32 2.67 2.64 2.49

2013 2.24 2.60 2.62 2.27

2012 2.10 2.54 2.45 2.29

2011 2.02 2.60 2.77 2.26

2010 1.82 2.21 2.33 1.94

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Truck Rates for Selected Routes

Table 2: Quarterly Rates for Key Origins by Month; 501-1,500 miles ($/Mile)

Source: AMS Transportation Services Division analysis of AMS Specialty Crops Program Market News data.

Note: “n/a” indicates rates not available.

Table 3: Origin-Destination Truck Rates for Selected Routes, 3rd Quarter 2022 ($/Mile)

Source: AMS Transportation Services Division analysis of AMS Specialty Crops Program Market News data.

Note: “n/a” indicates rates not available.

3rd Quarter, 2022 2nd Quarter, 2022

U.S. Origin July August September April May June

California 4.85 4.48 4.38 4.57 4.73 4.88

Florida n/a n/a 1.87 3.26 3.92 3.09

Great Lakes 5.09 4.64 4.51 4.94 5.10 5.16

MexicoArizona 3.09 2.80 2.68 3.36 3.42 3.54

MexicoTexas 3.11 3.01 2.90 3.83 3.50 3.17

New York n/a n/a 3.48 5.24 5.24 5.24

Other 3.58 3.56 3.51 3.58 3.58 3.62

PNW 2.84 2.63 2.41 2.89 2.82 2.83

Southeast 5.57 6.20 8.78 5.12 4.83 4.93

Texas n/a n/a n/a 3.87 n/a n/a

U.S. Origin Atlanta Baltimore Boston Chicago Dallas Los 

Angeles Miami New York Philadelphia Seattle

California 3.41 3.20 3.06 3.18 4.14 16.47 3.25 3.17 3.08 4.71

Florida 4.40 1.90 n/a 1.70 n/a n/a n/a 1.95 1.91 n/a

Great 

Lakes 4.47 4.85 4.80 6.18 3.48 n/a 3.41 4.99 4.70 n/a

MexicoArizona 3.60 3.14 3.07 2.86 3.58 2.44 3.22 3.13 3.13 n/a

MexicoTexas 3.29 3.07 2.87 2.72 3.93 2.41 2.96 3.12 3.01 2.75

MidAtlantic 3.53 11.06 5.65 n/a n/a n/a n/a 7.15 9.24 n/a

New York 3.85 8.08 17.06 3.04 2.78 n/a 3.55 19.78 14.13 n/a

Other 4.02 n/a n/a 4.05 3.24 n/a n/a 3.85 3.55 n/a

PNW 3.10 2.97 3.13 3.06 3.03 2.62 2.85 3.11 3.06 8.21

Southeast 6.70 5.89 7.50 4.85 3.08 1.41 4.48 9.04 5.50 n/a
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U.S. Diesel Fuel Prices 

The diesel fuel price provides a proxy for trends in U.S. truck rates. Diesel fuel is a significant component 

underlying truck rates.

Source: AMS Transportation Services Division analysis of Energy Information Administration/U.S. Department of Energy data.

Table 4: Origin-Destination Truck Rates for Selected Routes, 3rd Quarter 2022 ($/Truck)

Source: AMS Transportation Services Division analysis of AMS Specialty Crops Program Market News data.

Note: “n/a” indicates rates not available.

Figure 2: U.S. Average On-Highway Diesel Fuel Prices

3.02 3.06

2.90

2.43 2.43 2.47

2.89 3.21

3.36

3.66

4.29

5.48

5.16

2.30

2.80

3.30

3.80

4.30

4.80

5.30

Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3

2019 2020 2021 2022

$/Gallon

U.S. diesel prices were down 6% 

from last quarter and were up 54% 

from the same quarter last year.

U.S. Origin Atlanta Baltimore Boston Chicago Dallas Los 

Angeles Miami New York Philadelphia Seattle

California 7,680 8,698 9,400 6,718 6,186 1,581 9,257 9,100 8,753 5,033

Florida 1,100 1,900 n/a 1,500 n/a n/a n/a 2,300 2,100 n/a

Great 

Lakes 4,250 4,556 5,285 1,545 3,825 n/a 5,525 5,135 4,697 n/a

MexicoArizona 6,486 7,386 8,300 5,146 3,507 1,367 7,333 7,836 7,521 n/a

MexicoTexas 3,785 5,496 6,312 3,892 1,965 3,862 4,523 6,235 5,723 6,604

MidAtlantic 2,469 1,106 2,544 n/a n/a n/a n/a 1,644 1,294 n/a

New York 3,850 2,667 2,900 2,550 4,650 n/a 5,150 2,967 3,250 n/a

Other 2,575 3,700 4,650 2,435 2,363 n/a n/a 6,263 6,157 n/a

PNW 7,218 7,313 8,634 5,520 5,536 2,654 8,553 8,223 7,723 1,150

Southeast 2,125 2,780 6,112 4,158 2,931 3,403 2,980 5,356 3,310 n/a
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The diesel fuel price provides a proxy for trends in U.S. truck rates. Diesel fuel is a significant expense for fruit 

and vegetable movements.

Relationship Between Diesel Fuel and Truck Rates

Table 5: Average Diesel Fuel Prices (All Types)

Sources: AMS Transportation Services Division analysis of AMS Specialty Crops Program Market News data and Energy Information Administration/

U.S. Department of Energy data.

Note: The rates for 8 long-haul fruit and vegetable truck corridors are included in the national rates, weighted by origin volume.

Source: AMS Transportation Services Division analysis of Energy Information Administration/U.S. Department of Energy data.

Note: Table values may not conform exactly due to rounding.

Figure 3: U.S. Average On-Highway Diesel Fuel Prices and Truck Rates

Region 3rd Quarter 2022 Price 

$/Gallon

Change From Last 

Quarter Change From Last Year

East Coast 5.16 -8% 55%

California 6.29 -4% 47%

New England 5.35 -9% 64%

Central Atlantic 5.41 -8% 55%

Lower Atlantic 5.04 -7% 56%

Gulf Coast 4.85 -6% 57%

Midwest 5.16 -3% 58%

Rocky Mountain 5.18 -4% 43%

West Coast Except California 5.42 -4% 49%

U.S. 5.16 -6% 54%

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Truck Rates in $/Mile

Diesel Price in $/Gallon

Diesel Fuel 0-500 Miles 501-1500 Miles 1501-2500 Miles 2501+ Miles
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Table 6: Average Diesel Fuel Prices and Truck Rates

Sources: AMS Transportation Services Division analysis of AMS Specialty Crops Program Market News data and Energy Information 

Administration/U.S. Department of Energy data.

Note: Table values may not conform exactly due to rounding.

Year Quarter Diesel Fuel 

($/gallon)

Truck Rates ($/mile) 

501-1500 miles

% Change From

Last Quarter Last Year

Diesel Truck Diesel Truck

2019 Q3 3.02 2.47 -3% -5% -7% -10%

Q4 3.06 2.52 1% 2% -6% -11%

2020 Q1 2.90 2.56 -5% 2% -4% -1%

Q2 2.43 2.51 -16% -2% -22% -3%

Q3 2.43 2.56 > -1% 2% -20% 4%

Q4 2.47 2.92 2% 14% -19% 16%

2021 Q1 2.89 2.90 17% -1% > -1% 14%

Q2 3.21 3.70 11% 27% 32% 47%

Q3 3.36 3.21 5% -13% 38% 25%

Q4 3.66 3.48 9% 8% 48% 19%

2022 Q1 4.29 3.25 17% -7% 48% 12%

Q2 5.48 3.65 28% 12% 71% -1%

Q3 5.16 3.23 -6% -12% 54% 1%
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Truck availability legend

1=Surplus 2=Slight surplus 3=Adequate 4=Slight shortage 5=Shortage

Quarterly Truck Availability

Table 7: U.S. Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Truck Availability

Source: AMS Transportation Services Division analysis of AMS Specialty Crops Program Market News data.

Note: Empty cells were not reported.

California, Central, And 

Western Arizona Commodities 7/5 7/12 7/19 7/26 8/2 8/9 8/16 8/23 8/30 9/6 9/13 9/20 9/27

Kern District California Carrots, Grapes 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Northern California 

Including San Joaquin Valley Pears 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Oxnard District California Artichokes, Fresh Cut Cabbage, Celery, Cilantro, Kale Greens, Leeks, 

Romaine Lettuce, Parsley, Radishes 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Salinas-Watsonville 

California

Anise, Bok Choy, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, 

Chinese Cabbage, Cilantro, Endive, Escarole, Kale Greens, Leeks, 

Boston Lettuce, Green Leaf Lettuce, Iceberg Lettuce, Red Leaf 

Lettuce, Romaine Lettuce, Parsley, Radishes, Spinach

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

San Joaquin Valley 

California Grapes, Nectarines, Peaches, Plums 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Santa Maria California

Anise, Bok Choy, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, 

Celery, Chinese Cabbage, Cilantro, Endive, Escarole, Kale Greens, 

Leeks, Green Leaf Lettuce, Iceberg Lettuce, Red Leaf Lettuce, 

Romaine Lettuce, Parsley, Radishes, Spinach

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

South District California Lemons, Oranges, Grapefruit, Avocados 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Florida Commodities 7/5 7/12 7/19 7/26 8/2 8/9 8/16 8/23 8/30 9/6 9/13 9/20 9/27

Florida West And South 

Carolina District Tomatoes, Grape Tomatoes, Watermelons 5

West District Florida Cherry Tomatoes, Grape Tomatoes 3

Great Lakes (MI & WI) Commodities 7/5 7/12 7/19 7/26 8/2 8/9 8/16 8/23 8/30 9/6 9/13 9/20 9/27

Central Wisconsin Dry Onions, Potatoes 3 3 3 2 2 3 3 3 3
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Truck availability legend

1=Surplus 2=Slight surplus 3=Adequate 4=Slight shortage 5=Shortage

Table 7, continued: U.S. Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Truck Availability

Source: AMS Transportation Services Division analysis of AMS Specialty Crops Program Market News data.

Note: Empty cells were not reported.

Pacific Northwest (ID, OR, &, 

WA) Commodities 7/5 7/12 7/19 7/26 8/2 8/9 8/16 8/23 8/30 9/6 9/13 9/20 9/27

Columbia Basin Washington Dry Onions, Potatoes 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3

Upper Valley, Twin FallsBurley District Idaho Potatoes 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 4 4 4

Yakima Valley And 

Wenatchee District, 

Washington

Apples, Pears, Cherries, Peaches, Prunes, Apricots 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3

U.S.-Mexico border Commodities 7/5 7/12 7/19 7/26 8/2 8/9 8/16 8/23 8/30 9/6 9/13 9/20 9/27

 Nogales, Arizona Cucumbers, Mangos, Yellow Squash Straightneck, Zucchini Squash, 

Grapes 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2

 South Texas

Asparagus, Broccoli, Carrots, Chayote, Cilantro, Cucumbers, 

Grapefruit, Limes, Mangos, Oranges, Papaya, Anaheim Peppers, 

Bell Peppers, Habanero Peppers, Jalapeno Peppers, Poblano 

Peppers, Serrano Peppers, Pineapples, Tomatillos, Tomatoes, 

Grape Tomatoes, Plum Tomatoes, Watermelons

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Southeast (GA, SC, & NC) Commodities 7/5 7/12 7/19 7/26 8/2 8/9 8/16 8/23 8/30 9/6 9/13 9/20 9/27

Eastern North Carolina Sweet Potatoes 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3

Florida West And South 

Carolina District Tomatoes, Grape Tomatoes, Watermelons 5

Georgia Watermelons, Sweet Corn, Eggplant, Cucumbers 4 4 4

Vidalia District Georgia Dry Onions 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
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Source: AMS Transportation Services Division analysis of AMS Specialty Crops Program Market News data.

Reported U.S. Shipments

Table 8: Reported U.S. Fruit and Vegetable Shipments (1,000 Tons)

Source: AMS Transportation Services Division analysis of AMS Specialty Crops Program Market News data.

Note: Table values may not conform exactly due to rounding.

Figure 4: Reported U.S. Fruit and Vegetable Shipments (1,000 Tons)

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(1,000 Tons)

3rd quarter 2022 U.S.

shipments decreased 15%

compared to the previous

quarter, and decreased 5%

compared to the same quarter last year.

Year 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter Annual

2022 9,010 10,626 9,038 28,673

2021 10,051 11,520 9,498 9,034 40,103

2020 10,081 10,750 9,058 9,007 38,895

2019 9,381 10,246 8,687 8,714 37,028

2018 9,421 10,795 8,789 8,503 37,508

2017 8,072 9,642 8,479 8,267 34,459

2016 8,094 9,761 8,541 8,188 34,583

2015 8,118 9,630 8,324 7,771 33,842

2014 7,733 9,139 8,080 7,725 32,677

2013 7,451 8,972 7,762 7,527 31,712

2012 7,577 9,008 7,774 7,532 31,890

2011 7,007 8,981 7,887 7,988 31,863

2010 7,065 8,881 7,985 7,522 31,454

2009 7,158 8,728 7,990 7,270 31,147

2008 7,059 8,666 7,426 6,904 30,057

2007 6,959 8,585 7,475 7,099 30,118

2006 6,335 8,400 7,854 6,960 29,550
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Table 9: Reported Top 10 Commodity Shipments (1,000 Tons)

Source: AMS Transportation Services Division analysis of AMS Specialty Crops Program Market News data.

Note: Table values may not conform exactly due to rounding.

Reported Shipments by Selected Commodities

Table 10: Reported Top 10 Regions (1,000 Tons)

Source: AMS Transportation Services Division analysis of AMS Specialty Crops Program Market News data.

Note: Table values may not conform exactly due to rounding.

Note: Due to a lack of rate and availability data, Canada is excluded from the Regional Markets section of this report.

Commodity 3rd Quarter 

2022

Previous 

Quarter

Same Quarter 

Last Year

Current Quarter as % change from:

Previous Qtr Same Qtr Last Year

Potatoes 1,020 1,127 1,073 -9% -5%

Watermelons, 

Seedless 955 1,553 1,032 -39% -7%

Apples 590 722 614 -18% -4%

Onions Dry 519 716 677 -28% -23%

Grapes 396 400 411 -1% -3%

Tomatoes 342 558 478 -39% -28%

Strawberries 307 570 344 -46% -11%

Lettuce, Iceberg 305 354 353 -14% -14%

Cucumbers 291 602 450 -52% -35%

Tomatoes, Plum Type 265 559 476 -52% -44%

Origin 3rd Quarter 2022 Volume % Change from Last Quarter % Change From Same Quarter 

Last Year

California 2980 4% -6%

Mexico 2210 -34% 0%

PNW 1377 4% -7%

Canada 608 52% 17%

Southeast 401 -38% -5%

Great Lakes 315 173% -3%

Mid-Atlantic 185 1,622% 11%

Indiana 177 n/a -17%

Texas 138 -37% -26%

Colorado 133 -28% -17%
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Regional Markets

Table 11: Reported Top Five Commodities Shipped from California (1,000 tons)

Source: AMS Transportation Services Division analysis of AMS Specialty Crops Program Market News data.

Any "-" in the table indicates no reported shipments during the quarter or a percentage change with an at- or near-zero denominator.

Note: Table values may not conform exactly due to rounding.

California

Commodity 3rd Quarter 

2022

Share of 

California 

Total

Previous 

Quarter

Same 

Quarter 

Last Year

Current Quarter as % change 

from:

Previous Qtr Same Qtr Last Year

Grapes 384 13% 15 396 2,394% -3%

Strawberries 302 10% 396 314 -24% -4%

Lettuce, Iceberg 275 9% 284 307 -3% -11%

Lettuce, Romaine 261 9% 273 255 -5% 2%

Watermelons, 

Seedless 207 7% 36 137 473% 51%

Top 5 Total 1,429 48% 1,006 1,409 42% 1%

California Total 2,980 100% 2,861 3,176 4% -6%

Volume

In third quarter 2022, USDA reported total shipments of fruits and vegetables from California were 2.98 million tons—a 

6-percent decrease from third quarter 2021 (year to year). The sum of the top five commodities shipped from California increased 1 percent year to year. Two of the top five commodities saw year-to-year increases, including watermelons, seedless (up 51 percent), and lettuce, romaine (up 2 percent). Shipments of lettuce, iceberg, decreased 11 percent; shipments of strawberries decreased 4 percent; and shipments of grapes decreased 3 percent. 

Rates 

In third quarter 2022, truck rates for shipments between 501 miles and 1,500 miles averaged $4.56 per mile. This was 

down 3 percent from second quarter 2022 to third quarter 2022 (quarter to quarter) and down 4 percent year to year. 

Truck Overview 

Diesel fuel prices averaged $6.29 per gallon—a 4-percent decrease quarter to quarter and a 47-percent increase year 

to year. Throughout the quarter, monthly average truck availability was reported as adequate for all California districts. 
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Source: AMS Transportation Services Division analysis of AMS Specialty Crops Program Market News data.

Any gaps in the chart lines are the result of quarters with no reported data for the region.

Figure 5: California Truck Rates ($/Mile by Distance Travelled)

Table 12: California Truck Overview (Availability Rating: 1=Surplus to 5=Shortage)

Source: AMS Transportation Services Division analysis of AMS Specialty Crops Program Market News data.

Any "-" in the table indicates no reported shipments during the quarter.

Note: Table values may not conform exactly due to rounding.

Note: AMS Specialty Crops Program defines regions by commodity, which may overlap in truck availability reporting.

$16.47

$4.56

$3.38

$3.15 $2.00

$7.00

$12.00

$17.00

$22.00

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

2019 2020 2021 2022

0-500 Miles 501-1500 Miles 1501-2500 Miles 2501+ Miles

Region/Reporting District July August September 3rd Quarter

Kern District California 3 3 3 3

Northern California Including San Joaquin 

Valley 3 3 3 3

Oxnard District California 3 3 3 3

Salinas-Watsonville California 3 3 3 3

San Joaquin Valley California - 3 3 3

Santa Maria California 3 3 3 3

South District California 3 3 3 3

Regional Average Availability 3 3 3 3

Diesel Fuel Price ($/gallon) 6.59 6.12 6.15 6.29
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Source: AMS Transportation Services Division analysis of AMS Specialty Crops Program Market News data.

Any gaps in the chart lines are the result of quarters with no reported data for the region.

Figure 6: Refrigerated Truck Availability Monthly Ratings for California

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2

3

4

5

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Prior 3-Year Average 2021 2022

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Slight 

Shortage

Slight

Surplus

Surplus

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U.S.-Mexico Border

Volume

Total reported shipments of fruits and vegetables from Mexico in third quarter 2022 were 2.21 million tons—flat 

compared to the same quarter of 2021. The sum of the top five commodities shipped from the U.S.-Mexico border increased 1 percent year to year. Two of the top 5 commodities saw year-to-year increases in the third quarter, including 

mangoes (up 13 percent) and tomatoes, plum type (up 6 percent). Shipments of limes decreased 7 percent; shipments 

of avocados decreased 2 percent; and shipments of cucumbers decreased 2 percent. 

Rates 

The quarterly average truck rate for shipments between 501 miles and 1,500 miles from Arizona-Mexico border crossings was $2.86 per mile—a 17-percent decrease quarter to quarter and a 36-percent increase year to year. Rates for 

shipments between 501 miles and 1,500 miles from Texas-Mexico border crossings averaged $3.01 per mile—down 14 

percent quarter to quarter and up 4 percent year to year.

Truck Overview 

Diesel fuel prices for border crossings from Arizona averaged $5.42 per gallon—a 4-percent decrease quarter to 

quarter and a 49-percent increase year to year. Diesel fuel prices for border crossings from Texas averaged $4.85 per 

gallon—down 6 percent quarter to quarter and up 57 percent year to year. Mexico crossings through Nogales, AZ, 

reported a slight surplus of trucks in July and September, and a surplus in August. Mexico crossings through the South 

Texas district reported a surplus of trucks throughout the quarter. 

Table 13: Reported Top Five Commodities Shipped from Mexico (1,000 tons)

Source: AMS Transportation Services Division analysis of AMS Specialty Crops Program Market News data.

Any "-" in the table indicates no reported shipments during the quarter or a percentage change with an at- or near-zero denominator.

Note: Table values may not conform exactly due to rounding.

Commodity 3rd Quarter 

2022

Share of 

MexicoTotal Total

Previous 

Quarter

Same 

Quarter 

Last Year

Current Quarter as % change 

from:

Previous Qtr Same Qtr Last Year

Tomatoes, Plum Type 230 10% 260 216 -12% 6%

Avocados 216 10% 199 221 9% -2%

Limes 197 9% 160 211 23% -7%

Mangoes 184 8% 168 162 10% 13%

Cucumbers 153 7% 242 156 -37% -2%

Top 5 Total 979 44% 1,029 965 -5% 1%

Mexico Total 2,210 100% 3,366 2,209 -34% < 1%
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Texas California Arizona New Mexico

Commodity

3rd 

Quarter 

2022

Commodity

3rd 

Quarter 

2022

Commodity

3rd 

Quarter 

2022

Commodity

3rd 

Quarter 

2022

Avocados 207 Tomatoes, Plum 

Type 82 Mangoes 66 Peppers, Other 38 

Limes 168 Cucumbers 68 Tomatoes 26 Onions Dry 6 

Tomatoes, 

Plum Type 135 Misc Tropical 43 Cucumbers 17 Misc Tropical < 1

Mangoes 116 Onions Green 37 Tomatoes, 

Plum Type 12 Onions Green < 1

Tomatoes 99 Peppers, Other 29 Peppers, Bell 

Type 10 

Mexico through 

TX Total 1,463 Mexico through CA Total 478 Mexico through AZ Total 225 Mexico through NM Total 44 

Source: AMS Transportation Services Division analysis of AMS Specialty Crops Program Market News data.

Any "-" in the table indicates no reported shipments during the quarter.

Note: Table values may not conform exactly due to rounding.

Table 14: Top 5 Commodities Shipped to U.S. from Mexico by State of Entry (1,000 tons)

$3.93

$2.93

$3.02

$3.07

$2.00

$2.50

$3.00

$3.50

$4.00

$4.50

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

2019 2020 2021 2022

0-500 Miles 501-1500 Miles 1501-2500 Miles 2501+ Miles

Source: AMS Transportation Services Division analysis of AMS Specialty Crops Program Market News data.

Any gaps in the chart lines are the result of quarters with no reported data for the region.

Figure 7: Truck Rates from U.S.-Mexico Border ($/Mile by Distance Traveled)
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Source: AMS Transportation Services Division analysis of AMS Specialty Crops Program Market News data.

Any gaps in the chart lines are the result of quarters with no reported data for the region.

$3.01

$3.93

$2.88

$1.00

$2.00

$3.00

$4.00

$5.00

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

2019 2020 2021 2022

0-500 Miles 501-1500 Miles 1501-2500 Miles 2501+ Miles

Source: AMS Transportation Services Division analysis of AMS Specialty Crops Program Market News data.

Any gaps in the chart lines are the result of quarters with no reported data for the region.

$2.86

$3.07

$3.15

$1.00

$2.00

$3.00

$4.00

$5.00

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

2019 2020 2021 2022

0-500 Miles 501-1500 Miles 1501-2500 Miles 2501+ Miles

Figure 8: Texas Truck Rates from U.S.-Mexico Border ($/Mile by Distance Traveled)

Figure 9: Arizona Truck Rates from U.S.-Mexico Border ($/Mile by Distance Traveled)
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Table 15: Truck Overview from the U.S.-Mexico Border

Region/Reporting District July August September 3rd Quarter

Mexico Crossings Through Nogales, Arizona 1.74 1 1.71 1.49

Mexico Crossings Through South Texas 1.15 1 1 1.05

Regional Average Availability 1.45 1 1.36 1.27

Diesel Fuel Price ($/gallon), through Texas 5.14 4.71 4.72 4.85

Diesel Fuel Price ($/gallon), through Arizona 5.84 5.24 5.18 5.42

Source: AMS Transportation Services Division analysis of AMS Specialty Crops Program Market News data.

Any "-" in the table indicates no reported shipments during the quarter.

Note: Table values may not conform exactly due to rounding.

Note: AMS Specialty Crops Program defines regions by commodity, which may overlap in truck availability reporting.

1

2

3

4

5

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Prior 3-Year Average 2021 2022

Shortage

Slight 

Shortage

Slight

Surplus

Surplus

Adequate

Source: AMS Transportation Services Division analysis of AMS Specialty Crops Program Market News data.

Any gaps in the chart lines are the result of quarters with no reported data for the region.

Figure 10: Refrigerated Truck Availability Monthly Ratings from the U.S-Mexico Border
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PNW

Table 16: Reported Top Five Commodities Shipped from PNW (1,000 tons)

Source: AMS Transportation Services Division analysis of AMS Specialty Crops Program Market News data.

Any "-" in the table indicates no reported shipments during the quarter or a percentage change with an at- or near-zero denominator.

Note: Table values may not conform exactly due to rounding.

Commodity 3rd Quarter 

2022

Share of 

PNW Total

Previous 

Quarter

Same 

Quarter 

Last Year

Current Quarter as % change 

from:

Previous Qtr Same Qtr Last Year

Apples 540 39% 664 566 -19% -5%

Potatoes 430 31% 440 483 -2% -11%

Onions Dry 222 16% 107 236 108% -6%

Cherries 101 7% 31 105 225% -4%

Blueberries 36 3% - 35 - 2%

Top 5 Total 1,329 97% 1,242 1,426 7% -7%

PNW Total 1,377 100% 1,323 1,476 4% -7%

Volume 

In third quarter 2022, total reported shipments of fruits and vegetables from PNW were 1.38 million tons, decreasing 

7 percent year to year. The sum of the top five commodities shipped from PNW also decreased 7 percent year to year. 

Except for blueberries (2-percent increase), the rest of the top five commodities saw year-to-year decreases: potatoes 

(down 11 percent); onions, dry (down 6 percent); apples (down 5 percent); and cherries (down 4 percent).

Rates 

The quarterly average truck rate for shipments between 501 miles and 1,500 miles was $2.62 per mile, decreasing 8 

percent quarter to quarter and increasing 4 percent year to year.

Truck Overview 

Diesel fuel prices averaged $5.42 per gallon—a 4-percent decrease quarter to quarter and a 49-percent increase year 

to year. The Columbia Basin district reported a slight surplus of trucks in July and adequate truck availability in August 

and September. The Upper Valley and Twin Falls-Burley district reported a slight surplus of trucks in July and August, 

and adequate availability in September. The Yakima Valley and Wenatchee district reported an adequate availability of 

trucks throughout the quarter. 
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Source: AMS Transportation Services Division analysis of AMS Specialty Crops Program Market News data.

Any gaps in the chart lines are the result of quarters with no reported data for the region.

Figure 11: PNW Truck Rates ($/Mile by Distance Travelled)

Table 17: PNW Truck Overview (Availability Rating: 1=Surplus to 5=Shortage)

Source: AMS Transportation Services Division analysis of AMS Specialty Crops Program Market News data.

Any "-" in the table indicates no reported shipments during the quarter.

Note: Table values may not conform exactly due to rounding.

Note: AMS Specialty Crops Program defines regions by commodity, which may overlap in truck availability reporting.

$8.21

$2.62

$3.03

$3.05

$1.00

$3.00

$5.00

$7.00

$9.00

$11.00

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

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0-500 Miles 501-1500 Miles 1501-2500 Miles 2501+ Miles

Region/Reporting District July August September 3rd Quarter

Columbia Basin Washington 2 3 3 2.67

Upper Valley, Twin Falls-Burley District Idaho 2 2 3.46 2.49

Yakima Valley And Wenatchee District, 

Washington 3 2.8 3 2.93

Regional Average Availability 2.33 2.6 3.15 2.70

Diesel Fuel Price ($/gallon) 5.84 5.24 5.18 5.42
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Source: AMS Transportation Services Division analysis of AMS Specialty Crops Program Market News data.

Any gaps in the chart lines are the result of quarters with no reported data for the region.

Figure 12: Refrigerated Truck Availability Monthly Ratings for PNW

1

2

3

4

5

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Prior 3-Year Average 2021 2022

Shortage

Slight 

Shortage

Slight

Surplus

Surplus

Adequate
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Southeast

Table 18: Reported Top Five Commodities Shipped from Southeast (1,000 tons)

Source: AMS Transportation Services Division analysis of AMS Specialty Crops Program Market News data.

Any "-" in the table indicates no reported shipments during the quarter or a percentage change with an at- or near-zero denominator.

Note: Table values may not conform exactly due to rounding.

Commodity 3rd Quarter 

2022

Share of 

Southeast 

Total

Previous 

Quarter

Same 

Quarter 

Last Year

Current Quarter as % change 

from:

Previous Qtr Same Qtr Last Year

Watermelons, 

Seedless 219 55% 253 231 -13% -5%

Sweet Potatoes 53 13% 66 42 -21% 24%

Onions Dry 44 11% 79 51 -44% -13%

Peaches 19 5% 8 28 151% -31%

Peppers, Bell Type 13 3% 22 11 -40% 16%

Top 5 Total 349 87% 428 363 -19% -4%

Southeast Total 401 100% 648 421 -38% -5%

Volume

During third quarter 2022, total reported shipments of fruits and vegetables from the Southeast were 401,000 tons, 

down 5 percent year to year. The sum of the top five commodities shipped from the Southeast decreased 4 percent 

year to year. Three of the top 5 commodities saw year-to-year decreases in the third quarter, including peaches (down 

31 percent); onions, dry (down 13 percent); and watermelons, seedless (down 5 percent). Shipments of sweet potatoes increased by 24 percent and shipments of peppers, bell type, increased by 16 percent. 

Rates

The quarterly average truck rate for shipments between 501 miles and 1,500 miles was $6.39 per mile—up 30 percent 

quarter to quarter and up 24 percent year to year. 

Truck Overview 

Diesel fuel prices averaged $5.04 per gallon—down 7 percent quarter to quarter and up 56 percent year to year. The 

Eastern North Carolina district reported a shortage of trucks in July, a slight shortage in August, and an adequate availability of trucks in September. The Florida West and South Carolina district reported a shortage of trucks in July, and did 

not report for August or September. The Georgia district reported a slight shortage of trucks in July and did not report 

for August or September. The Vidalia district reported an adequate availability of trucks in July and August, and did not 

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Source: AMS Transportation Services Division analysis of AMS Specialty Crops Program Market News data.

Any gaps in the chart lines are the result of quarters with no reported data for the region.

Figure 13: Southeast Truck Rates ($/Mile by Distance Travelled)

Table 19: Southeast Truck Overview (Availability Rating: 1=Surplus to 5=Shortage)

Source: AMS Transportation Services Division analysis of AMS Specialty Crops Program Market News data.

Any "-" in the table indicates no reported shipments during the quarter.

Note: Table values may not conform exactly due to rounding.

Note: AMS Specialty Crops Program defines regions by commodity, which may overlap in truck availability reporting.

$6.39

$6.43

$2.15

$0.80 $0.00

$2.00

$4.00

$6.00

$8.00

$10.00

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

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0-500 Miles 501-1500 Miles 1501-2500 Miles 2500+ Miles

Region/Reporting District July August September 3rd Quarter

Eastern North Carolina 5 4 3 4

Florida West And South Carolina District 5 - - 5

Georgia 3.8 - - 3.8

Vidalia District Georgia 3 3 - 3

Regional Average Availability 4.2 3.5 3 3.57

Diesel Fuel Price ($/gallon) 5.39 4.90 4.84 5.04
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Source: AMS Transportation Services Division analysis of AMS Specialty Crops Program Market News data.

Any gaps in the chart lines are the result of quarters with no reported data for the region.

Figure 14: Refrigerated Truck Availability Monthly Ratings for Southeast

1

2

3

4

5

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Prior 3-Year Average 2021 2022

Shortage

Slight 

Shortage

Slight

Surplus

Surplus

Adequate
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Great Lakes

Table 20: Reported Top Five Commodities Shipped from Great Lakes (1,000 tons)

Source: AMS Transportation Services Division analysis of AMS Specialty Crops Program Market News data.

Any "-" in the table indicates no reported shipments during the quarter or a percentage change with an at- or near-zero denominator.

Note: Table values may not conform exactly due to rounding.

Commodity 3rd Quarter 

2022

Share of 

Great Lakes 

Total

Previous 

Quarter

Same 

Quarter 

Last Year

Current Quarter as % change 

from:

Previous Qtr Same Qtr Last Year

Potatoes 131 42% 96 141 36% -7%

Watermelons, 

Seedless 55 18% - 46 - 19%

Cucumbers 24 8% < 1 29 - -18%

Cabbage 21 7% 1 14 1,954% 47%

Peppers, Bell Type 19 6% - 22 - -12%

Top 5 Total 250 79% 98 252 156% -1%

Great Lakes Total 315 100% 116 324 173% -3%

Volume

Total reported shipments of fruits and vegetables from the Great Lakes in third quarter 2022 were 315,000 tons, down 

3 percent year to year. The sum of the top five commodities shipped from the Great Lakes decreased 1 percent year to 

year. Three of the top five commodities decreased year to year, including cucumbers (down 18 percent); peppers, bell 

type (down 12 percent); and potatoes (down 7 percent). Shipments of cabbage increased 47 percent and shipments of 

watermelons, seedless increased 19 percent. 

Rates

The quarterly average truck rate for shipments between 501 miles and 1,500 miles was $4.75 per mile—down 6 percent quarter to quarter and up 10 percent year to year.

Truck Overview

Diesel fuel prices averaged $5.16 per gallon—down 3 percent quarter to quarter and up 58 percent year to year. The 

Central Wisconsin district reported adequate truck availability in July and September, and a slight surplus of trucks in 

August. 
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Source: AMS Transportation Services Division analysis of AMS Specialty Crops Program Market News data.

Any gaps in the chart lines are the result of quarters with no reported data for the region.

Figure 15: Great Lakes Truck Rates ($/Mile by Distance Travelled)

Table 21: Great Lakes Truck Overview (Availability Rating: 1=Surplus to 5=Shortage)

Source: AMS Transportation Services Division analysis of AMS Specialty Crops Program Market News data.

Any "-" in the table indicates no reported shipments during the quarter.

Note: Table values may not conform exactly due to rounding.

Note: AMS Specialty Crops Program defines regions by commodity, which may overlap in truck availability reporting.

$6.18

$4.75

$3.41

$0.00

$2.00

$4.00

$6.00

$8.00

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

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0-500 Miles 501-1500 Miles 1501-2500 Miles 2500+ Miles

Region/Reporting District July August September 3rd Quarter

Central Wisconsin 3 2 3 2.67

Regional Average Availability 3 2 3 2.67

Diesel Fuel Price ($/gallon) 5.46 5 5.02 5.16
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Source: AMS Transportation Services Division analysis of AMS Specialty Crops Program Market News data.

Any gaps in the chart lines are the result of quarters with no reported data for the region.

Figure 16: Refrigerated Truck Availability Monthly Ratings for Great Lakes 

1

2

3

4

5

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Prior 3-Year Average 2021 2022

Shortage

Slight 

Shortage

Slight

Surplus

Surplus

Adequate
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Data Reporting and Publication Window

The publication date of each Agricultural Refrigerated Truck Quarterly (AgRTQ) depends on the timing of data 

reporting. Reporting of truck shipments in some regions can be delayed 2-3 months past their respective 

quarter. We publish the AgRTQ one month after that lag in order to capture a more complete picture of truck 

shipments during the quarter. 

Data Sources

This information is compiled from the weekly Specialty Crops Truck Rate Report by USDA, Agricultural 

Marketing Service (AMS), Specialty Crops Program, Market News Division. The website is: 

https://www.marketnews.usda.gov/mnp/fv-home.

Regional Markets

For the regional markets, some States are grouped into producing regions. The Pacific Northwest region 

includes Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. The Great Lakes region includes Michigan, Minnesota, and 

Wisconsin. The Southeast region includes North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia.

Shipment Volumes

Truck shipments for all commodities and origins are not available. Those obtainable are reported, but should 

not be interpreted as representing complete movements of a commodity. Truck shipments from all States are 

collected at shipping points and include both interstate and intrastate movements. They are obtained from 

various sources, including Federal marketing orders, administrative committees, Federal State Inspection 

Service, and shippers. Volume amounts are represented in 10,000 pound units, or 1,000 10-lb packages 

but are converted to 1,000 tons for this report. Mexican border crossings through Arizona and Texas data is 

obtained from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border and Protection (CBP) 

through USDA, AMS, Market News.

Rates

This information is compiled from the weekly Specialty Crops Truck Rate Report. Rates quoted represent 

open (spot) market rates that shippers or receivers pay depending on basis of sale, per load, including truck 

brokers fees for shipments in truck load volume to a single destination. Extra charges for delivery to terminal 

markets, multipickup and multidrop shipments are not included unless otherwise stated. Rates are based on 

the most usual loads in 48-53 foot trailers from the origin shipping area to the destination receiving city. In 

areas where rates are based on package rates, per load rates were derived by multiplying the package rate by 

the number of packages in the most usual load in a 48-53 foot trailer. Slightly cheaper rates will be reported 

during Quarters 2 and 3 as about 50 percent of onion shipments from California are hauled on open flatbed 

trailers. During Quarter 3, less than 20 percent of onions hauled from Washington, Idaho, and Oregon are on 

open flatbeds.

Regional Rates

Rate data for 10 destination markets are used to calculate average origin regional rates.

National Rates

The national rates reflect the average of the regional rates, separated by mileage category and weighted by 

volume between origin and destination.

Additional Information

Terms and References
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Authors

Kranti Mulik, Coordinator; Analyst

Kranti.Mulik@usda.gov, 202.756.2577

Jesse Gastelle, Analyst 

Jesse.Gastelle@usda.gov, 202.690.1144

Alexis Heyman, Analyst

Alexis.Heyman@usda.gov

Patty Willkie, Specialty Crops Program and Market News Division Data 

Patty.Willkie@usda.gov, 202.720.2175 

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Related Websites

USDA's Agricultural Transportation Open Data Platform

https://agtransport.usda.gov/

Specialty Crops Program

https://www.ams.usda.gov/about-ams/programs-offices/specialty-crops-program

Specialty Crops Truck Rate Report

https://mymarketnews.ams.usda.gov/filerepo/reports?field_slug_id_value=2375

Specialty Crops Movement Reporting

https://www.marketnews.usda.gov/mnp/fv-report-config-step1?type=movement

Economic Research Service Vegetable and Pulses 

https://www.ers.usda.gov/topics/crops/vegetables-pulses/

Economic Research Service Fruit and Tree Nuts 

https://www.ers.usda.gov/topics/crops/fruit-tree-nuts.aspx

National Agricultural Statistics Service, Crops

https://www.nass.usda.gov/Statistics_by_Subject/index.php?sector=CROPS

Refrigerated Truck Quarterly Datasets

https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/transportation-analysis/agricultural-refrigerated-truck-quarterly-datasets

Protecting Perishable Foods During Transport by Truck and Rail

https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/HS/HS132800.pdf

Preferred Citation

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service. Agricultural Refrigerated Truck Quarterly 

Report. February 2023 Web. <https://dx.doi.org/10.9752/TS051.02-2023> 

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