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

U.S.-Mexico Border ........................ 12

California......................................... 16

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

Arizona............................................ 22

Florida............................................. 25

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

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

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

Quarter 4, October-December 2021

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Fruit and Vegetable Shipments 

USDA reported fourth-quarter 2021 U.S. truck shipments of fresh produce were 9.04 million tons—5 percent lower 

than the previous quarter, but unchanged from fourth quarter 2020.

Also, in fourth quarter 2021, shipments from Mexico were 2.74 million tons, higher than those from any other 

reported origin. Shipments from Mexico accounted for 30 percent of the total reported shipments of fresh fruit and 

vegetables. Shipments from the next four top regions by volume were as follows: California, 2.14 million tons (24 

percent of the total); Pacific Northwest (PNW), 1.64 million tons (18 percent of the total); Arizona, 416,000 tons (5 

percent of the total); and finally, Florida, 366,000 tons (4 percent of the total). 

These top five commodities accounted for 36 percent of reported truck movements in fourth quarter 2021: 

► Potatoes (13 percent)

► Apples (9 percent)

► Onions, dry (6 percent)

► Oranges (4 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 fourth quarter 2021, the U.S. diesel fuel price averaged $3.66 per gallon—up 9 percent from the previous 

quarter and up 48 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

Q4 2020 3.26 2.92 2.85 1.66

Q1 2021 2.70 2.90 2.57 1.76

Q2 2021 3.13 3.70 2.97 1.92

Q3 2021 3.32 3.21 3.03 1.80

Q4 2021 7.01 3.48 3.34 1.90

Q4 Change from 

Previous Quarter 111% 8% 10% 6%

Q4 Change from Same 

Quarter Last Year 115% 19% 17% 15%

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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

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

2009 1.85 1.99 2.02 1.86

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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, 4th Quarter 2021 ($/Mile)

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

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

4th Quarter, 2021 3rd Quarter, 2021

U.S. Origin October November December July August September

Arizona n/a n/a 5.58 6.09 n/a n/a

California 5.07 5.37 5.29 4.93 4.67 4.47

Florida 2.59 2.64 3.20 4.21 n/a n/a

Great Lakes 5.04 5.06 5.07 3.86 4.20 4.81

MexicoArizona 3.03 3.30 3.48 2.66 1.59 2.05

MexicoTexas 3.11 3.40 3.83 3.06 2.77 2.90

New York 3.86 3.86 3.86 4.40 3.86 3.86

Other 2.82 2.86 3.13 3.42 3.16 2.81

PNW 2.92 3.23 3.34 2.49 2.43 2.59

Southeast 6.71 4.49 4.63 4.93 5.05 6.03

U.S. Origin Atlanta Baltimore Boston Chicago Dallas Los 

Angeles Miami New York Philadelphia Seattle

Arizona 4.45 4.09 n/a 4.11 5.58 10.57 n/a 3.98 n/a n/a

California 4.19 4.02 3.89 3.95 5.02 15.52 4.02 4.07 3.96 4.75

Florida 3.65 2.82 2.80 2.32 n/a n/a n/a 3.06 2.82 n/a

Great 

Lakes 4.86 5.49 5.04 5.21 3.63 n/a 3.78 5.63 5.34 n/a

MexicoArizona 3.91 3.62 3.72 3.25 4.15 2.48 3.54 3.65 3.65 n/a

MexicoTexas 3.80 3.49 3.29 3.09 3.65 2.20 3.36 3.55 3.43 2.86

New York 3.75 5.71 15.59 n/a n/a n/a 3.97 15.85 9.23 n/a

Other 2.98 3.27 2.92 2.82 4.47 n/a n/a 3.30 3.30 n/a

PNW 3.64 3.69 3.61 3.52 3.55 3.17 3.39 3.86 3.69 6.88

Southeast 6.25 6.57 6.67 4.12 n/a 0.83 3.90 5.12 10.11 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, 4th Quarter 2021 ($/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

3.26

3.02

3.12

3.02

3.06

2.90

2.43 2.43

2.47

2.89

3.21

3.36

3.66

2.30

2.50

2.70

2.90

3.10

3.30

3.50

3.70

3.90

4.10

4.30

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

2018 2019 2020 2021

$/Gallon

U.S. diesel prices were up 9% from 

last quarter and were up 48% from 

the same quarter last year.

U.S. Origin Atlanta Baltimore Boston Chicago Dallas Los 

Angeles Miami New York Philadelphia Seattle

Arizona 9,350 10,629 n/a 8,344 7,250 1,586 n/a 10,738 n/a n/a

California 9,352 10,904 11,852 8,379 7,441 1,536 11,098 11,356 11,032 6,169

Florida 1,380 2,797 3,906 2,519 n/a n/a n/a 3,597 3,088 n/a

Great 

Lakes 4,239 4,291 6,506 1,721 4,041 n/a 6,641 4,841 4,437 n/a

MexicoArizona 7,046 8,517 10,038 5,858 4,067 1,388 8,058 9,133 8,767 n/a

MexicoTexas 4,369 6,250 7,246 4,415 1,827 3,527 5,138 7,100 6,512 6,854

New York 3,750 1,885 2,650 n/a n/a n/a 5,750 2,377 2,123 n/a

Other 2,921 5,850 5,833 2,498 2,481 n/a n/a 5,863 6,075 n/a

PNW 8,386 9,014 9,895 6,277 6,504 3,156 10,077 9,843 9,227 963

Southeast 2,500 2,169 5,477 3,500 n/a 2,125 3,000 3,403 4,347 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 4th Quarter 2021 Price 

$/Gallon

Change From Last 

Quarter Change From Last Year

East Coast 3.64 10% 44%

California 4.67 9% 42%

New England 3.6 10% 40%

Central Atlantic 3.8 9% 40%

Lower Atlantic 3.55 10% 49%

Gulf Coast 3.4 10% 53%

Midwest 3.56 9% 50%

Rocky Mountain 3.76 4% 53%

West Coast Except California 3.92 8% 48%

U.S. 3.66 9% 48%

$0.00

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$5.00

$6.00

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$8.00

$0.00

$0.50

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$2.00

$2.50

$3.00

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

2018 2019 2020 2021

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

2018 Q4 3.26 2.84 1% 4% 14% 11%

2019 Q1 3.02 2.59 -8% -9% < 1% -8%

Q2 3.12 2.60 4% < 1% -2% -13%

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%
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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 10/5 10/12 10/19 10/26 11/2 11/9 11/16 11/23 11/30 12/7 12/14 12/21 12/28

Imperial, Palo Verde And 

Coachella Valleys, California 

And Central And Western 

Arizona

Green Leaf Lettuce, Iceberg Lettuce, Red Leaf Lettuce, Romaine 

Lettuce 4

Kern District California Carrots, Grapes 4 4 5 5 4 4 4 5 4 4 4 5 4

Northern California 

Including San Joaquin Valley Pears 3 4 4 4

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

Romaine Lettuce, Parsley 4 4 5 4

Salinas-Watsonville 

California

Broccoli, Cauliflower, Celery, Boston Lettuce, Green Leaf Lettuce, 

Iceberg Lettuce, Red Leaf Lettuce, Romaine Lettuce 4 4 5 5 4 4 4 5 4

San Joaquin Valley 

California Grapes, Pomegranates 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5

Santa Maria California Broccoli, Cauliflower, Celery, Iceberg Lettuce, Romaine Lettuce, 

Green Leaf Lettuce, Red Leaf Lettuce 4 4 5 5 4 4 4 5 4 4 4 5 4

South District California Avocados, Lemons, Oranges, Grapefruit 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 4 4 4 5 4

Florida Commodities 10/5 10/12 10/19 10/26 11/2 11/9 11/16 11/23 11/30 12/7 12/14 12/21 12/28

Central & South Florida

Beans, Sweet Corn, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Endive, Escarole, Okra, 

Bell Peppers, Other Peppers, Radishes, Yellow Squash Straightneck, 

Zucchini Squash, Strawberries, Cherry Tomatoes, Grape Tomatoes, 

Plum Tomatoes

3 4 3 3 4 3 3 3 5 5

West District Florida Tomatoes, Cherry Tomatoes, Grape Tomatoes, Plum Tomatoes 3 3 4 5 4 5

Great Lakes (MI & WI) Commodities 10/5 10/12 10/19 10/26 11/2 11/9 11/16 11/23 11/30 12/7 12/14 12/21 12/28

Central Wisconsin Dry Onions, Potatoes 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 3 3 3 3 4

Michigan Apples, Potatoes, Cucumbers, Squash 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
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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.

U.S.-Mexico border Commodities 10/5 10/12 10/19 10/26 11/2 11/9 11/16 11/23 11/30 12/7 12/14 12/21 12/28

 Nogales, Arizona

Round Green Beans, Sweet Corn, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Grapefruit, 

Honeydews, Oranges, Squash, Tomatillos, Tomatoes, Cherry 

Tomatoes, Grape Tomatoes, Plum Tomatoes, Watermelons

3 3 3.89 4.89 4.89 4 5 5 3.89 3.89 4.89 5 5

 South Texas

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

4 3 4 4 3 4 3 3 4.3 3 3 5 5

Southeast (GA, SC, & NC) Commodities 10/5 10/12 10/19 10/26 11/2 11/9 11/16 11/23 11/30 12/7 12/14 12/21 12/28

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

Georgia Sweet Potatoes 4 4 4 4 4

Pacific Northwest (ID, OR, &, 

WA) Commodities 10/5 10/12 10/19 10/26 11/2 11/9 11/16 11/23 11/30 12/7 12/14 12/21 12/28

Columbia Basin Washington Dry Onions, Potatoes 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

Idaho And Malheur County, 

Oregon Dry Onions 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

Upper Valley, Twin FallsBurley District Idaho Potatoes 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

Yakima Valley & Wenatchee 

District Washington Apples, Pears 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
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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)

0

2,000

4,000

6,000

8,000

10,000

12,000

14,000

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2018 2019 2020 2021

(1,000 Tons)

4th quarter 2021 U.S.shipments decreased 5% compared to the

previous quarter,but were

unchanged compared to the

same quarter last year.

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

2021 10,051 11,521 9,501 9,038 40,111

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

2005 6,877 8,324 7,737 7,387 30,325
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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.

Commodity 4th Quarter 

2021

Previous 

Quarter

Same Quarter 

Last Year

Current Quarter as % change from:

Previous Qtr Same Qtr Last Year

Potatoes 1,157 1,073 1,166 8% -1%

Apples 822 614 882 34% -7%

Onions Dry 507 677 582 -25% -13%

Oranges 377 221 447 71% -16%

Grapes 352 411 361 -14% -3%

Cucumbers 335 450 532 -26% -37%

Tomatoes 332 478 607 -31% -45%

Avocados 307 498 658 -38% -53%

Lettuce, Iceberg 298 353 325 -15% -8%

Tomatoes, Plum Type 296 476 370 -38% -20%

Origin 4th Quarter 2021 Volume % Change from Last Quarter % Change From Same Quarter 

Last Year

Mexico 2744 24% 3%

California 2143 -33% -8%

PNW 1640 11% -11%

Canada 497 -4% 176%

Arizona 416 916% 7%

Florida 366 1,574% 20%

Great Lakes 276 -15% -3%

Colorado 249 56% 0%

Southeast 172 -59% -4%

New York 148 59% 5%
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Regional Markets

Volume

In fourth quarter 2021, USDA reported total shipments of fruits and vegetables from Mexico were 2.74 

million tons—a 3-percent increase from fourth quarter 2020 (year to year). The sum of the top five 

commodities shipped from the U.S.-Mexico border also increased 14 percent year to year. Four of top five 

commodities saw year-to-year increases, including tomatoes, plum type (up 47 percent); watermelon, 

seedless (up 30 percent); peppers, other (up 12 percent); and cucumbers (up 8 percent). Shipments of 

avocados decreased by 6 percent. 

Rates 

In fourth quarter 2021, truck rates for shipments between 501 miles and 1,500 miles from the ArizonaMexico border crossings averaged $3.28 per mile. This was up 56 percent from third quarter 2021 to fourth 

quarter 2021 (quarter to quarter) and up 17 percent year to year. Rates for shipments between 501 miles 

and 1,500 miles from the Texas-Mexico border crossings averaged $3.44 per mile—up 19 percent quarter to 

quarter and up 20 percent year to year. 

Truck Overview 

Diesel fuel prices for border crossings from Arizona averaged $3.92 per gallon—an 8-percent increase from 

quarter to quarter and a 48-percent increase from year to year. Diesel fuel prices for border crossings from 

Texas averaged $3.40 per gallon—up 10 percent quarter to quarter and up 53 percent year to year. Mexico 

crossings through Nogales, AZ, reported a slight shortage of trucks in October and shortages in November 

and December. Mexico crossings through the South Texas district reported slight shortages in October and 

December and adequate availability in November. 

Table 11: 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.

U.S.-Mexico Border 

Commodity 4th Quarter 

2021

Share of 

MexicoTotal Total

Previous 

Quarter

Same 

Quarter 

Last Year

Current Quarter as % change 

from:

Previous Qtr Same Qtr Last Year

Avocados 302 11% 221 319 37% -6%

Cucumbers 256 9% 156 237 64% 8%

Tomatoes, Plum Type 248 9% 216 168 14% 47%

Peppers, Other 190 7% 128 169 48% 12%

Watermelons, 

Seedless 173 6% 56 133 207% 30%

Top 5 Total 1,167 43% 777 1,026 50% 14%

Mexico Total 2,744 100% 2,209 2,673 24% 3%
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Texas California Arizona New Mexico

Commodity

4th 

Quarter 

2021

Commodity

4th 

Quarter 

2021

Commodity

4th 

Quarter 

2021

Commodity

4th 

Quarter 

2021

Avocados 295 Tomatoes, Plum 

Type 74 Cucumbers 139 Peppers, Other 94 

Tomatoes, 

Plum Type 143 Onions Green 42 Squash 130 Pumpkins < 1

Limes 142 Misc Tropical 37 Watermelons, 

Seedless 115 

Tomatoes 108 Asparagus 36 Peppers, Bell 

Type 53 

Cucumbers 83 Cucumbers 33 Tomatoes, 

Plum Type 30 

Mexico through 

TX Total 1,512 Mexico through CA Total 436 Mexico through AZ Total 702 Mexico through NM Total 94 

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

$3.65

$3.36

$3.39

$3.72

$2.00

$2.50

$3.00

$3.50

$4.00

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

2018 2019 2020 2021

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 5: 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.

$3.44

$3.65

$3.17

$1.00

$1.50

$2.00

$2.50

$3.00

$3.50

$4.00

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

2018 2019 2020 2021

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.

$3.28

$3.72

$3.61

$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

2018 2019 2020 2021

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

Figure 6: Texas Truck Rates from U.S.-Mexico Border ($/Mile by Distance Traveled)

Figure 7: Arizona Truck Rates from U.S.-Mexico Border ($/Mile by Distance Traveled)
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Table 13: Truck Overview from the U.S.-Mexico Border

Region/Reporting District October November December 4th Quarter

Mexico Crossings Through Nogales, Arizona 3.89 4.56 4.69 4.38

Mexico Crossings Through South Texas 3.75 3.46 4 3.74

Regional Average Availability 3.82 4.01 4.35 4.06

Diesel Fuel Price ($/gallon), through Texas 3.36 3.47 3.36 3.40

Diesel Fuel Price ($/gallon), through Arizona 3.81 3.99 3.96 3.92

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 2020 2021

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 8: Refrigerated Truck Availability Monthly Ratings from the U.S-Mexico Border
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California

Table 14: 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.

Commodity 4th Quarter 

2021

Share of 

California 

Total

Previous 

Quarter

Same 

Quarter 

Last Year

Current Quarter as % change 

from:

Previous Qtr Same Qtr Last Year

Grapes 352 16% 396 361 -11% -3%

Oranges 330 15% 212 369 56% -11%

Celery 198 9% 158 233 25% -15%

Lemons 185 9% 75 179 146% 3%

Clementines 182 9% - 240 - -24%

Top 5 Total 1,247 58% 840 1,383 48% -10%

California Total 2,143 100% 3,178 2,339 -33% -8%

Volume

Total reported shipments of fruits and vegetables from California in fourth quarter 2021 were 2.14 million 

tons, down 8 percent year to year. The top five commodities shipped from California decreased 10 percent 

from year to year. Four of the top 5 commodities saw year-to-year decreases in the fourth quarter, including 

clementines (down 24 percent); celery (down 15 percent); oranges (down 11 percent); and grapes (down 3 

percent). Shipments of lemons increased by 3 percent.

Rates 

The quarterly average truck rate for shipments between 501 miles and 1,500 miles was $5.26 per mile—an 

11-percent increase quarter to quarter and a 36-percent increase year to year.

Truck Overview 

Diesel fuel prices averaged $4.67 per gallon—a 9-percent increase quarter to quarter and a 42-percent 

increase year to year. Throughout the quarter, monthly average truck availability was reported as a slight 

shortage for all California districts, except for a few districts that did not report in October, November, and 

December.
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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 9: California Truck Rates ($/Mile by Distance Travelled)

Table 15: 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.

$15.52

$5.26

$4.19

$3.99 $2.00

$7.00

$12.00

$17.00

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

2018 2019 2020 2021

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

Region/Reporting District October November December 4th Quarter

Imperial, Palo Verde And Coachella Valleys, 

California And Central And Western Arizona - 4 - 4

Kern District California 4.42 4.19 4.25 4.28

Northern California Including San Joaquin 

Valley 3.75 - - 3.75

Oxnard District California - - 4.25 4.25

Salinas-Watsonville California 4.39 4.19 - 4.29

San Joaquin Valley California 3.75 4 4.5 4.08

Santa Maria California 4.43 4.19 4.25 4.29

South District California 4.25 4.2 4.25 4.23

Regional Average Availability 4.16 4.13 4.3 4.20

Diesel Fuel Price ($/gallon) 4.48 4.75 4.78 4.67
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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 10: Refrigerated Truck Availability Monthly Ratings for California

1

2

3

4

5

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

Prior 3-Year Average 2020 2021

Shortage

Slight 

Shortage

Slight

Surplus

Surplus

Adequate
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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 4th Quarter 

2021

Share of 

PNW Total

Previous 

Quarter

Same 

Quarter 

Last Year

Current Quarter as % change 

from:

Previous Qtr Same Qtr Last Year

Apples 676 41% 566 714 19% -5%

Potatoes 447 27% 483 527 -7% -15%

Onions Dry 357 22% 236 445 52% -20%

Pears 159 10% 41 154 287% 3%

Blueberries < 1 < 1% 35 < 1 -99% -43%

Top 5 Total 1,640 100% 1,361 1,839 20% -11%

PNW Total 1,640 100% 1,476 1,841 11% -11%

Volume 

During fourth quarter 2021, total reported shipments of fruits and vegetables from PNW were 1.64 million 

tons, decreasing 11 percent year to year. The sum of the top five commodities shipped from PNW also 

decreased 11 percent year to year. Except for pears (3-percent increase); the rest of the top five commodities 

saw year-to-year decreases: blueberries (down 43 percent); onions, dry (down 20 percent) potatoes (down 

15 percent); and apples (down 5 percent).

Rates 

The quarterly average truck rate for shipments between 501 miles and 1,500 miles was $3.17 per mile, 

increasing 26 percent quarter to quarter and rising 34 percent year to year.

Truck Overview 

Diesel fuel prices averaged $3.92 per gallon—an 8-percent increase quarter to quarter and a 48-percent 

increase year to year. Monthly average truck availability was reported as a shortage for each district 

throughout the quarter, except for the district composed of Idaho and Malheur County, OR. This district 

reported a slight shortage 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.

$6.88

$3.17

$3.58

$3.67

$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

2018 2019 2020 2021

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

Region/Reporting District October November December 4th Quarter

Columbia Basin Washington 5 5 5 5

Idaho And Malheur County, Oregon 4 4.36 4.44 4.27

Upper Valley, Twin Falls-Burley District Idaho 5 5 5 5

Yakima Valley & Wenatchee District 

Washington 5 5 5 5

Regional Average Availability 4.75 4.84 4.86 4.82

Diesel Fuel Price ($/gallon) 3.81 3.99 3.96 3.92
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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 2020 2021

Shortage

Slight 

Shortage

Slight

Surplus

Surplus

Adequate
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Arizona

Table 18: Reported Top Five Commodities Shipped from Arizona (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 4th Quarter 

2021

Share of 

Arizona 

Total

Previous 

Quarter

Same 

Quarter 

Last Year

Current Quarter as % change 

from:

Previous Qtr Same Qtr Last Year

Lettuce, Iceberg 122 29% < 1 103 - 18%

Lettuce, Romaine 111 27% - 105 - 6%

Lettuce, Processed 54 13% - 65 - -17%

Cantaloupe 25 6% 13 42 94% -40%

Broccoli 20 5% - 13 - 49%

Top 5 Total 333 80% 13 329 2,436% 1%

Arizona Total 416 100% 41 388 916% 7%

Volume

During fourth quarter 2021, total reported shipments of fruits and vegetables from Arizona were 416,000 

tons, up 7 percent year to year. The sum of the top five commodities shipped from Arizona also increased by 

1 percent year to year. Three of the top five commodities saw year-to-year increases, including broccoli (up 

49 percent); lettuce, iceberg (up 18 percent); and lettuce, romaine (up 6 percent). Shipments of cantaloupes 

decreased 40 percent, and shipments of lettuce, processed, fell 17 percent.

Rates

The quarterly average truck rate for shipments between 501 miles and 1,500 miles was $5.58 per mile—

down 8 percent quarter to quarter and up 36 percent year to year. 

Truck Overview 

Diesel fuel prices averaged $3.92 per gallon—up 8 percent quarter to quarter and up 48 percent year to 

year. The Imperial County, Palo Verde, and Coachella Valley, CA, regions as well as the Central and Western 

Arizona regions, reported a slight truck shortage in November while no data were reported in October and 

December. 
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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: Arizona Truck Rates ($/Mile by Distance Travelled)

Table 19: Arizona 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.

$10.57

$5.58

$4.24

$4.03

$1.00

$3.00

$5.00

$7.00

$9.00

$11.00

$13.00

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

2018 2019 2020 2021

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

Region/Reporting District October November December 4th Quarter

Imperial, Palo Verde And Coachella Valleys, 

California And Central And Western Arizona - 4 - 4

Regional Average Availability - 4 - 4

Diesel Fuel Price ($/gallon) 3.81 3.99 3.96 3.92
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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 Arizona

1

2

3

4

5

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

Prior 3-Year Average 2020 2021

Shortage

Slight 

Shortage

Slight

Surplus

Surplus

Adequate
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Florida

Table 20: Reported Top Five Commodities Shipped from Florida (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 4th Quarter 

2021

Share of 

Florida 

Total

Previous 

Quarter

Same 

Quarter 

Last Year

Current Quarter as % change 

from:

Previous Qtr Same Qtr Last Year

Tomatoes 104 28% 2 83 4,167% 26%

Tomatoes, Plum Type 36 10% 1 25 - 47%

Oranges 33 9% 2 39 2,007% -16%

Grapefruit 29 8% - 36 - -20%

Cucumbers 23 6% 1 18 - 28%

Top 5 Total 225 62% 5 201 4,092% 12%

Florida Total 366 100% 22 305 1,574% 20%

Volume

Total reported shipments of fruits and vegetables from Florida in fourth quarter 2021 were 366,000 tons, 

up 20 percent year to year. The sum of the top five commodities shipped from Florida increased 12 percent 

year to year. Three of the top five commodities increased year to year: tomatoes, plum type (up 47 percent); 

cucumbers (up 28 percent); and tomatoes (up 26 percent). Shipments of grapefruit decreased by 20 percent, 

and shipments of oranges fell 16 percent.

Rates

The quarterly average truck rate for shipments between 501 miles and 1,500 miles was $2.78 per mile—

down 34 percent quarter to quarter and up 17 percent year to year.

Truck Overview

Diesel fuel prices averaged $3.55 per gallon—up 10 percent quarter to quarter and up 49 percent year to 

year. The Central and South Florida district reported adequate truck availability in October and November 

and a slight shortage in December. The West Florida district reported adequate availability in October and a 

shortage in November. The district did not report in December. 
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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: Florida Truck Rates ($/Mile by Distance Travelled)

Table 21: Florida 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.

$4.95

$2.78

$1.00

$2.00

$3.00

$4.00

$5.00

$6.00

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

2018 2019 2020 2021

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

Region/Reporting District October November December 4th Quarter

Central & South Florida 3 3.4 4 3.47

West District Florida 3.33 4.67 - 4

Regional Average Availability 3.17 4.03 4 3.73

Diesel Fuel Price ($/gallon) 3.51 3.61 3.52 3.55
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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 Florida

1

2

3

4

5

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

Prior 3-Year Average 2020 2021

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 

Patty Willkie, Specialty Crops Program and Market News Division Data 

Patty.Willkie@usda.gov, 202.720.2175 

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For assistance with accessibility issues related to this document, please e-mail SharonC.Williams@usda.gov. 

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. July 2022 Web. <https://dx.doi.org/10.9752/TS051.07-2022> 

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