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 1, January-March 2023

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Fruit and Vegetable Shipments 

USDA reported first quarter 2023 U.S. truck shipments of fresh produce were 9.59 million tons—8 percent higher than 

the previous quarter and 6 percent higher than first quarter 2022. 

Also, in first quarter 2023, shipments from Mexico were 3.68 million tons, which was higher than from any other 

reported origin. Shipments from Mexico accounted for 38 percent of the total reported shipments of fresh fruit and 

vegetables. Shipments from the next four top regions by volume were as follows: California, 1.80 million tons (19 

percent of the total); Pacific Northwest (PNW), 1.49 million tons (16 percent of the total); Arizona, 708,000 tons (7 

percent of the total); and finally, Florida, 651,000 tons (7 percent of the total). 

These top five commodities accounted for 37 percent of reported truck movements in first quarter 2023: 

 ► Potatoes (12 percent)

 ► Apples (7 percent)

 ► Oranges (7 percent)

► Onions, dry (6 percent)

► Avocados (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 first quarter 2023, the U.S. diesel fuel price averaged $4.40 per gallon—down 13 percent from the previous 

quarter, but up 3 percent from the same quarter in 2022.

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

Q1 2022 6.86 3.61 3.19 1.96

Q2 2022 8.09 3.65 2.87 1.64

Q3 2022 8.40 3.23 2.86 1.50

Q4 2022 6.82 3.03 2.81 1.39

Q1 2023 6.50 2.84 2.47 1.60

Q1 Change from 

Previous Quarter -5% -6% -12% 15%

Q1 Change from Same 

Quarter Last Year -5% -21% -23% -18%

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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

2023 2.84

2022 3.61 3.65 3.23 3.03

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

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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, 1st Quarter 2023 ($/Mile)

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

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

1st Quarter, 2023 4th Quarter, 2022

U.S. Origin January February March October November December

Arizona 3.02 2.90 2.75 n/a 3.5 3.21

California 3.19 3.05 2.98 3.92 3.72 3.54

Florida 2.42 2.51 2.18 1.78 2.04 2.32

Great Lakes 4.27 4.25 4.14 4.34 4.17 4.17

MexicoArizona 2.94 2.97 2.67 3.16 2.92 2.69

MexicoTexas 3.38 2.89 2.91 2.90 2.93 3.44

New York 3.49 3.48 3.44 3.49 3.49 3.49

Other 3.06 2.99 2.99 3.51 3.16 3.09

PNW 3.36 3.07 3.05 2.47 2.81 3.43

Southeast 5.47 5.48 5.37 7.43 5.40 5.46

U.S. Origin Atlanta Baltimore Boston Chicago Dallas Los 

Angeles Miami New York Philadelphia Seattle

Arizona 2.60 2.67 2.55 2.48 3.20 9.03 2.66 2.57 n/a 2.60

California 2.63 2.59 2.49 2.43 3.09 16.50 2.59 2.56 2.57 2.73

Florida 2.72 2.46 2.48 1.73 n/a 2.13 3.96 2.64 2.33 n/a

Great 

Lakes 4.34 4.34 4.15 5.23 3.87 n/a 3.81 4.72 3.69 n/a

MexicoArizona 2.82 2.67 2.65 2.52 2.95 2.78 2.66 2.62 2.80 n/a

MexicoTexas 3.20 3.05 2.93 3.01 3.66 2.67 2.95 3.05 3.07 3.75

New York 3.85 5.93 15.93 3.04 2.78 n/a 3.37 18.01 n/a n/a

Other 3.14 3.26 2.84 2.84 3.18 n/a n/a n/a 3.22 n/a

PNW 2.96 3.04 2.87 2.95 2.97 3.18 2.79 3.11 3.03 8.27

Southeast 6.25 6.45 5.86 5.88 n/a n/a 4.74 5.27 5.58 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, 1st Quarter 2023 ($/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

2.90 2.43 2.43 2.47

2.89

3.21

3.36 3.66

4.29

5.48

5.16

5.06

4.40

2.30

2.80

3.30

3.80

4.30

4.80

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$/Gallon

U.S. diesel prices were down 13% 

from last quarter and were up 3% 

from the same quarter last year.

U.S. Origin Atlanta Baltimore Boston Chicago Dallas Los 

Angeles Miami New York Philadelphia Seattle

Arizona 5,469 6,935 7,408 5,035 4,162 1,354 6,912 6,938 n/a 3,381

California 5,756 6,903 7,411 5,020 4,358 1,396 6,963 7,095 7,095 3,554

Florida 1,322 2,435 3,442 2,129 n/a 5,350 950 3,053 2,485 n/a

Great 

Lakes 4,922 4,078 4,991 2,133 4,220 n/a 6,176 4,861 5,160 n/a

MexicoArizona 5,085 6,265 7,150 4,542 2,893 1,558 6,058 6,562 6,712 n/a

MexicoTexas 3,675 5,454 6,442 4,304 1,829 4,267 4,508 6,108 5,833 9,000

New York 3,850 1,958 2,708 2,550 4,650 n/a 4,892 2,702 n/a n/a

Other 3,088 5,838 5,025 2,100 2,325 n/a n/a n/a 5,925 n/a

PNW 6,832 7,409 7,834 5,232 5,367 3,084 8,261 7,898 7,602 1,158

Southeast 2,500 2,127 4,337 5,000 n/a n/a 3,650 2,742 2,400 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 1st Quarter 2023 Price 

$/Gallon

Change From Last 

Quarter Change From Last Year

East Coast 4.58 -12% 6%

California 5.38 -10% 1%

New England 4.93 -12% 15%

Central Atlantic 4.89 -13% 9%

Lower Atlantic 4.43 -11% 4%

Gulf Coast 4.12 -12% 1%

Midwest 4.24 -16% 3%

Rocky Mountain 4.58 -12% 10%

West Coast Except California 4.64 -12% 2%

U.S. 4.40 -13% 3%

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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

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 3.61 17% 4% 48% 24%

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

Q3 5.16 3.23 -6% -12% 54% 1%

Q4 5.06 3.03 -2% -6% 38% -13%

2023 Q1 4.40 2.84 -13% -6% 3% -21%
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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 1/3 1/10 1/17 1/24 1/31 2/7 2/14 2/21 2/28 3/7 3/14 3/21 3/28

Imperial, Coachella Valleys 

Ca, Central And Western Az, 

Mexico Crossings Through 

Calexico And San Luis

Anise, Beets, Bok Choy, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Fresh Cut 

Cabbage, Cauliflower, Chinese Cabbage, Cilantro, Endive, Escarole, 

Kale Greens, Leeks, Green Leaf Lettuce, Iceberg Lettuce, Red 

Leaf Lettuce, Romaine Lettuce, Green Onions, Parsley, Radishes, 

Spinach

3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 2 2 2 3 2

Kern District California Carrots, Grapes 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 2 2 2 3 2

Oxnard District California Artichokes, Brussels Sprouts, Fresh Cut Cabbage, Celery, Cilantro, 

Kale Greens, Parsley, Radishes, Spinach 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 2 2 2 3 2

Santa Maria California Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 2 2 2 3 2

South District California Grapefruit, Lemons, Oranges, Tangelos 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Florida Commodities 1/3 1/10 1/17 1/24 1/31 2/7 2/14 2/21 2/28 3/7 3/14 3/21 3/28

Central And South Florida

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

Endive, Escarole, Bell Peppers, Other Peppers, Radishes, Squash, 

Strawberries, Tomatoes, Cherry Tomatoes, Grape Tomatoes, Plum 

Tomatoes, Watermelons

3 2 2 2 2 4 3 3 2 2 4 3 3

Florida Potatoes 3 3 3 3 3

Great Lakes (MI & WI) Commodities 1/3 1/10 1/17 1/24 1/31 2/7 2/14 2/21 2/28 3/7 3/14 3/21 3/28

Central Wisconsin Dry Onions, Potatoes 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 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 1/3 1/10 1/17 1/24 1/31 2/7 2/14 2/21 2/28 3/7 3/14 3/21 3/28

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

Idaho And Malheur County, 

Oregon Dry Onions 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Upper Valley, Twin FallsBurley District Idaho Potatoes 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Yakima Valley And 

Wenatchee District, 

Washington

Apples, Pears 3 3 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

U.S.-Mexico border Commodities 1/3 1/10 1/17 1/24 1/31 2/7 2/14 2/21 2/28 3/7 3/14 3/21 3/28

Imperial, Coachella Valleys 

Ca, Central And Western Az, 

Mexico Crossings Through 

Calexico And San Luis

Anise, Beets, Bok Choy, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Fresh Cut 

Cabbage, Cauliflower, Chinese Cabbage, Cilantro, Endive, Escarole, 

Kale Greens, Leeks, Green Leaf Lettuce, Iceberg Lettuce, Red 

Leaf Lettuce, Romaine Lettuce, Green Onions, Parsley, Radishes, 

Spinach

3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 2 2 2 3 2

Nogales, Arizona

Cucumbers, Honeydews, Acorn Squash, Butternut Squash, Grey 

Squash, Kabocha Squash, Spaghetti Squash, Yellow Squash 

Straightneck, Zucchini Squash, Tomatoes, Grape Tomatoes, Plum 

Tomatoes, Watermelons, Cantaloupe

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

3 3 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Southeast (GA, SC, & NC) Commodities 1/3 1/10 1/17 1/24 1/31 2/7 2/14 2/21 2/28 3/7 3/14 3/21 3/28

Eastern North Carolina Sweet Potatoes 3 4 4 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
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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)

1st quarter 2023 U.S. 

shipments increased 8% compared to the previous quarter, and 

increased 6% compared 

to the same quarter last 

year.

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

2023 9,594 9,594

2022 9,010 10,636 9,032 8,922 37,600

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
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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 1st Quarter 

2023

Previous 

Quarter

Same Quarter 

Last Year

Current Quarter as % change from:

Previous Qtr Same Qtr Last Year

Potatoes 1,133 1,172 1,087 -3% 4%

Apples 710 819 784 -13% -9%

Oranges 709 424 198 67% 259%

Onions Dry 570 529 595 8% -4%

Avocados 380 641 621 -41% -39%

Tomatoes 370 492 524 -25% -29%

Cucumbers 364 536 597 -32% -39%

Tangerines 345 27 341 1202% 1%

Peppers, Bell Type 337 396 560 -15% -40%

Lemons 315 275 368 15% -14%

Origin 1st Quarter 2023 Volume % Change from Last Quarter % Change From Same Quarter 

Last Year

Mexico 3,677 30% 9%

California 1,800 -11% 26%

PNW 1,493 -8% -6%

Arizona 708 76% 3%

Florida 651 152% -3%

Canada 344 -37% 29%

Colorado 225 -11% 2%

Great Lakes 196 -31% 1%

Texas 118 16% -2%

New York 95 -27% -6%
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Regional Markets

Volume

Total reported shipments of fruit and vegetables from Mexico in first quarter 2023 were 3.68 million tons—9 

percent higher than first quarter 2022 (year to year). The summed weight of the top five commodities 

shipped from the U.S.-Mexico border increased 11 percent year to year. Four of the top five commodities 

saw year-to-year volume increases in the first quarter, including avocados (up 29 percent); tomatoes (up 23 

percent); cucumbers (up 13 percent); and peppers, bell type (up 8 percent). Shipments of tomatoes, plum 

type decreased 14 percent. 

Rates 

The quarterly average truck rate for shipments between 501 miles and 1,500 miles from Arizona-Mexico 

border crossings was $2.87 per mile—down 2 percent from fourth quarter 2022 to first quarter 2023 

(quarter to quarter), and down 22 percent year to year. Rates for shipments between 501 miles and 1,500 

miles from Texas-Mexico border crossings averaged $3.10 per mile—up 1 percent quarter to quarter and 

down 18 percent year to year.

Truck Overview 

Diesel fuel prices for border crossings from Arizona averaged $4.64 per gallon—down 12 percent quarter 

to quarter and up 2 percent year to year. Diesel fuel prices for border crossings from Texas averaged $4.12 

per gallon—down 12 percent quarter to quarter and up 1 percent year to year. Mexico crossings through 

Calexico and San Louis reported adequate truck availability in January and February, and a slight surplus of 

trucks in March. Mexico crossings through Nogales, AZ, reported adequate truck availability throughout the 

quarter. Mexico crossings through South Texas reported adequate truck availability in January, and a surplus 

of trucks in February and March. 

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 1st Quarter 

2023

Share of 

MexicoTotal Total

Previous 

Quarter

Same 

Quarter 

Last Year

Current Quarter as % change 

from:

Previous Qtr Same Qtr Last Year

Avocados 379 10% 318 293 19% 29%

Cucumbers 313 9% 228 276 37% 13%

Peppers, Bell Type 270 7% 137 251 98% 8%

Tomatoes, Plum Type 256 7% 215 296 19% -14%

Tomatoes 235 6% 177 191 33% 23%

Top 5 Total 1,453 40% 1,074 1,308 35% 11%

Mexico Total 3,677 100% 2,823 3,366 30% 9%
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Texas California Arizona New Mexico

Commodity

1st 

Quarter 

2023

Commodity

1st 

Quarter 

2023

Commodity

1st 

Quarter 

2023

Commodity

1st 

Quarter 

2023

Avocados 368 Strawberries 46 Cucumbers 193 Peppers, Other 4 

Tomatoes 137 Onions Green 45 Squash 158 Misc Tropical < 1

Limes 130 Asparagus 45 Peppers, Bell 

Type 158 Onions Dry < 1

Tomatoes, 

Plum Type 110 Misc Tropical 44 Tomatoes, Plum Type 123 Onions Green < 1

Peppers, Bell 

Type 108 Peppers, Other 25 Tomatoes 95 

Mexico through 

TX Total 1,996 Mexico through CA Total 505 Mexico through AZ Total 1,172 Mexico through NM Total 4 

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)

$3.66

$2.98

$2.82

$2.65

$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

2020 2021 2022 2023

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.

$3.10

$3.66

$2.96

$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

2020 2021 2022 2023

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.

$2.87

$2.65

$2.68

$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

2020 2021 2022 2023

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 January February March 1st Quarter

Imperial, Coachella Valleys Ca, Central And 

Western Az, Mexico Crossings Through Calexico 

And San Luis

3 2.5 2.33 2.61

Mexico Crossings Through Nogales, Arizona 3.11 3 2.81 2.97

Mexico Crossings Through South Texas 3 1 1 1.67

Regional Average Availability 3.04 2.17 2.05 2.42

Diesel Fuel Price ($/gallon), through Texas 4.28 4.13 3.96 4.12

Diesel Fuel Price ($/gallon), through Arizona 4.75 4.64 4.52 4.64

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 2022 2023

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 1st Quarter 

2023

Share of 

California 

Total

Previous 

Quarter

Same 

Quarter 

Last Year

Current Quarter as % change 

from:

Previous Qtr Same Qtr Last Year

Oranges 646 36% 360 116 80% 459%

Tangerines 336 19% 20 326 1,547% 3%

Lemons 307 17% 215 364 43% -16%

Celery 103 6% 181 103 -43% > -1%

Lettuce, Romaine 52 3% 115 63 -54% -18%

Top 5 Total 1,445 80% 890 973 62% 49%

California Total 1,800 100% 2,031 1,429 -11% 26%

Volume

In first quarter 2023, USDA reported total shipments of fruit and vegetables from California were 1.80 million 

tons—up 26 percent from first quarter 2022. The summed weight of the top five commodities shipped 

from California increased 49 percent year to year. Two of the top five commodities saw year-to-year volume 

increases, including oranges (up 459 percent) and tangerines (up 3 percent). However, the apparent large 

increase in orange movements was likely due in part to underreporting in first quarter 2022. Shipments of 

lettuce, romaine, decreased 18 percent; shipments of lemons decreased 16 percent; and shipments of celery 

were flat. 

Rates 

In first quarter 2023, truck rates for shipments between 501 miles and 1,500 miles averaged $3.08 per mile. 

This was down 17 percent quarter to quarter and down 37 percent year to year. 

Truck Overview 

Diesel fuel prices averaged $5.38 per gallon—down 10 percent quarter to quarter and up 1 percent year 

to year. The Kern, Oxnard, and Santa Maria districts reported adequate truck availability in January and 

February, and slight surpluses of trucks in March. The South district reported adequate truck availability 

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 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.

$16.50

$3.08

$2.52

$2.56

$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

2020 2021 2022 2023

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

Region/Reporting District January February March 1st Quarter

Kern District California 3 2.5 2.3 2.6

Oxnard District California 3 2.5 2.29 2.60

Santa Maria California 3 2.5 2.28 2.59

South District California 2.82 3 3 2.94

Regional Average Availability 2.96 2.63 2.47 2.68

Diesel Fuel Price ($/gallon) 5.47 5.42 5.26 5.38
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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 2022 2023

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 1st Quarter 

2023

Share of 

PNW Total

Previous 

Quarter

Same 

Quarter 

Last Year

Current Quarter as % change 

from:

Previous Qtr Same Qtr Last Year

Apples 575 39% 630 670 -9% -14%

Potatoes 429 29% 437 413 -2% 4%

Onions Dry 363 24% 385 366 -6% -1%

Pears 126 8% 167 140 -25% -10%

- - - - - - -

Top 5 Total 1,493 100% 1,619 1,588 -8% -6%

PNW Total 1,493 100% 1,621 1,589 -8% -6%

Volume 

In first quarter 2023, total reported shipments of fruit and vegetables from PNW were 1.49 million tons, 

down 6 percent year to year. There were only four commodities reported in the PNW region during the 

first quarter. Three of these commodities saw year-to-year volume decreases, including apples (down 14 

percent); pears (down 10 percent); and onions, dry (down 1 percent). Shipments of potatoes increased 4 

percent. 

Rates 

The quarterly average truck rate for shipments between 501 miles and 1,500 miles was $3.18 per mile – up 8 

percent quarter to quarter and down 5 percent year to year.

Truck Overview 

Diesel fuel prices averaged $4.64 per gallon—down 12 percent quarter to quarter and up 2 percent year to 

year. Throughout the quarter, adequate truck availability was reported in the districts of Columbia Basin, 

WA; Idaho and Malheur County, OR; and Twin Falls-Burley, ID. The Yakima Valley and Wenatchee, WA district 

reported adequate truck availability in January and a surplus of trucks in February and March. 
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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.

$8.27

$3.18

$3.00

$2.92 $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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Region/Reporting District January February March 1st Quarter

Columbia Basin Washington 3 3 3 3

Idaho And Malheur County, Oregon 3 3 3 3

Upper Valley, Twin Falls-Burley District Idaho 3 3 3 3

Yakima Valley And Wenatchee District, 

Washington 2.56 1.25 1 1.60

Regional Average Availability 2.89 2.56 2.5 2.65

Diesel Fuel Price ($/gallon) 4.75 4.64 4.52 4.64
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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 2022 2023

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 1st Quarter 

2023

Share of 

Arizona 

Total

Previous 

Quarter

Same 

Quarter 

Last Year

Current Quarter as % change 

from:

Previous Qtr Same Qtr Last Year

Lettuce, Iceberg 189 27% 103 196 84% -3%

Lettuce, Romaine 187 26% 98 192 90% -2%

Lettuce, Processed 122 17% 100 78 23% 57%

Celery 66 9% 1 55 - 19%

Cauliflower 34 5% 5 29 622% 18%

Top 5 Total 599 85% 306 550 95% 9%

Arizona Total 708 100% 403 686 76% 3%

Volume

During first quarter 2023, total reported shipments of fruit and vegetables from Arizona were 708,000 tons—

up 3 percent from first quarter 2022. The summed weight of the top five commodities shipped from Arizona 

increased 9 percent year to year. Three of the top five commodities saw year-to-year volume increases in 

the first quarter, including lettuce, processed (up 57 percent); celery (up 19 percent); and cauliflower (up 

18 percent). Shipments of lettuce, iceberg, decreased by 3 percent; and shipments of lettuce, romaine, 

decreased by 2 percent. 

Rates

The quarterly average truck rate for shipments between 501 miles and 1,500 miles was $2.90 per mile—

down 12 percent quarter to quarter and down 39 percent year to year. 

Truck Overview 

Diesel fuel prices averaged $4.64 per gallon—down 12 percent quarter to quarter and up 2 percent year to 

year. For all Arizona districts, truck availability was reported as adequate in January and February, and as a 

slight surplus in March. 
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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.

$9.03

$2.90

$2.54

$2.61

$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

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

Region/Reporting District January February March 1st Quarter

Imperial, Coachella Valleys Ca, Central And 

Western Az, Mexico Crossings Through 

Calexico And San Luis

3 2.5 2.33 2.61

Regional Average Availability 3 2.5 2.33 2.61

Diesel Fuel Price ($/gallon) 4.75 4.64 4.52 4.64
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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 2022 2023

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 1st Quarter 

2023

Share of 

Florida 

Total

Previous 

Quarter

Same 

Quarter 

Last Year

Current Quarter as % change 

from:

Previous Qtr Same Qtr Last Year

Strawberries 110 17% 17 108 563% 1%

Tomatoes 101 16% 66 105 52% -3%

Cabbage 64 10% 6 68 908% -7%

Corn-Sweet 62 9% 17 46 269% 34%

Peppers, Bell Type 49 8% 17 43 196% 12%

Top 5 Total 385 59% 122 371 215% 4%

Florida Total 651 100% 259 671 152% -3%

Volume

Total reported shipments of fruit and vegetables from Florida in first quarter 2023 were 651,000 tons, down 

3 percent year to year. The summed weight of the top five commodities shipped from Florida increased 

4 percent year to year. Volumes for two of the top five commodities decreased year to year, including 

cabbage (down 7 percent) and tomatoes (down 3 percent). Shipments of corn, sweet, increased 34 percent; 

shipments of peppers, bell type, increased 12 percent; and shipments of strawberries increased 1 percent.

Rates

The quarterly average truck rate for shipments between 501 miles and 1,500 miles was $2.36 per mile—up 

14 percent quarter to quarter and down 26 percent year to year.

Truck Overview

Diesel fuel prices averaged $4.43 per gallon—down 11 percent quarter to quarter and up 4 percent year to 

year. The Central and South Florida district reported a slight surplus of trucks in January, and adequate truck 

availability in February and March. The Florida district reported adequate truck availability in February and 

March (availability was not reported in January). 
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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.

$3.65

$2.36

$2.13

$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

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

Region/Reporting District January February March 1st Quarter

Central And South Florida 2.14 2.75 2.88 2.59

Florida - 3 3 3

Regional Average Availability 2.14 2.88 2.94 2.65

Diesel Fuel Price ($/gallon) 4.67 4.46 4.17 4.43
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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 2022 2023

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

Alexis Heyman, Coordinator; Analyst

Alexis.Heyman@usda.gov, 847.699.2414

Jesse Gastelle, Analyst 

Jesse.Gastelle@usda.gov, 202.690.1144

Kranti Mulik, Analyst

Kranti.Mulik@usda.gov, 202.756.2577

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. August 2023 Web. <https://dx.doi.org/10.9752/TS051.08-2023> 

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