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

Florida............................................. 22

Southeast........................................ 25

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

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

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

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Fruit and Vegetable Shipments 

USDA reported second quarter 2022 U.S. truck shipments of fresh produce were 10.62 million tons—18 percent higher 

than the previous quarter, but 8 percent lower than second quarter 2021. 

Also, in second quarter 2022, shipments from Mexico were 3.37 million tons, higher than those from any other 

reported origin. Shipments from Mexico accounted for 32 percent of the total reported shipments of fresh fruit and 

vegetables. Shipments from the next four top regions by volume were as follows: California, 2.86 million tons (27 

percent of the total); Pacific Northwest (PNW), 1.32 million tons (12 percent of the total); Florida, 940,000 tons (9 

percent of the total); and finally, Southeast, 648,000 tons (6 percent of the total). 

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

► Watermelons, seedless (11 percent)

► Potatoes (11 percent)

► Apples (7 percent)

► Onions, dry (6 percent)

► Strawberries (5 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 second quarter 2022, the U.S. diesel fuel price averaged $5.48 per gallon—up 28 percent from the previous 

quarter and up 71 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

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

Q1 2022 6.02 3.25 2.89 1.67

Q2 2022 8.07 3.65 2.87 1.64

Q2 Change from 

Previous Quarter 34% 12% > -1% -2%

Q2 Change from Same 

Quarter Last Year 158% -1% -3% -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

2022 3.25 3.65

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, 2nd Quarter 2022 ($/Mile)

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

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

2nd Quarter, 2022 1st Quarter, 2022

U.S. Origin April May June January February March

California 4.57 4.73 4.88 5.31 4.85 4.60

Florida 3.26 3.92 3.09 3.13 3.17 3.27

Great Lakes 4.94 5.10 5.16 5.02 5.06 5.08

MexicoArizona 3.36 3.42 3.54 4.11 3.63 3.31

MexicoTexas 3.83 3.50 3.17 3.95 3.60 3.76

New York 5.24 5.24 5.24 4.99 4.47 4.88

Other 3.58 3.58 3.62 3.21 3.34 3.55

PNW 2.89 2.82 2.83 3.63 3.36 3.10

Southeast 5.12 4.83 4.93 4.68 4.98 5.21

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

U.S. Origin Atlanta Baltimore Boston Chicago Dallas Los 

Angeles Miami New York Philadelphia Seattle

Arizona 3.54 3.27 n/a 3.33 4.69 10.83 n/a 3.22 n/a 4.81

California 3.50 3.36 3.16 3.34 4.31 18.99 3.36 3.26 3.27 5.10

Florida 3.30 3.43 3.51 2.70 n/a n/a 3.54 3.81 3.52 n/a

Great 

Lakes 5.34 5.10 5.05 6.35 2.87 n/a 3.95 5.22 5.13 n/a

MexicoArizona 3.61 3.11 3.03 3.42 3.70 3.18 3.36 3.15 3.20 n/a

MexicoTexas 3.80 3.58 3.39 3.19 4.20 2.57 3.28 3.62 3.62 3.13

New York 6.00 10.61 20.00 n/a n/a n/a 4.48 22.67 14.13 n/a

Other 3.78 4.26 3.88 3.44 3.24 n/a n/a 3.91 3.66 n/a

PNW 3.35 3.38 3.38 3.19 3.28 2.82 3.19 3.64 3.38 8.52

Southeast 5.95 5.34 5.22 4.74 3.50 2.31 5.18 5.34 5.41 n/a

Texas n/a n/a 3.83 n/a n/a n/a 3.87 4.15 3.95 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, 2nd 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

3.12

3.02

3.06

2.90 2.43 2.43 2.47

2.89

3.21

3.36

3.66

4.29

5.48

2.30

2.80

3.30

3.80

4.30

4.80

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$/Gallon

U.S. diesel prices were up 28% from 

last quarter and were up 71% from 

the same quarter last year.

U.S. Origin Atlanta Baltimore Boston Chicago Dallas Los 

Angeles Miami New York Philadelphia Seattle

Arizona 7,425 8,500 n/a 6,750 6,100 1,625 n/a 8,700 n/a 6,250

California 7,843 9,017 9,674 7,010 6,336 1,650 9,510 9,341 9,222 5,757

Florida 1,593 3,400 4,873 3,323 n/a n/a 850 4,291 3,678 n/a

Great 

Lakes 4,846 4,344 5,550 1,550 3,300 n/a 6,400 4,900 4,688 n/a

MexicoArizona 6,492 7,319 8,173 6,162 3,623 1,781 7,646 7,885 7,685 n/a

MexicoTexas 4,373 6,408 7,462 4,565 2,100 4,108 5,025 7,242 6,879 7,512

New York 6,000 3,500 3,400 n/a n/a n/a 6,500 3,400 3,250 n/a

Other 2,914 3,838 5,875 2,683 2,363 n/a n/a 6,116 5,842 n/a

PNW 7,805 8,301 9,272 5,753 6,111 2,925 9,564 9,452 8,454 1,192

Southeast 1,832 2,960 5,104 4,064 3,325 5,430 3,319 4,251 3,785 n/a

Texas n/a n/a 8,125 n/a n/a n/a 5,650 7,883 7,192 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 2nd Quarter 2022 Price 

$/Gallon

Change From Last 

Quarter Change From Last Year

East Coast 5.63 30% 76%

California 6.54 23% 62%

New England 5.88 37% 87%

Central Atlantic 5.91 32% 76%

Lower Atlantic 5.44 28% 76%

Gulf Coast 5.18 27% 73%

Midwest 5.31 29% 69%

Rocky Mountain 5.42 30% 63%

West Coast Except California 5.66 25% 68%

U.S. 5.48 28% 71%

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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 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%

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

Q2 5.48 3.65 28% 12% 71% -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 4/5 4/12 4/19 4/26 5/3 5/10 5/17 5/24 5/31 6/7 6/14 6/21 6/28

Kern District California Carrots 3 3 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, Bibb Lettuce

3 3 3 3 3 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, Mustard Greens

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

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

Florida Commodities 4/5 4/12 4/19 4/26 5/3 5/10 5/17 5/24 5/31 6/7 6/14 6/21 6/28

Central And South Florida

Okra, Watermelons, Cantaloupe, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Sweet 

Corn, Bell Peppers, Other Peppers, Yellow Squash Straightneck, 

Zucchini Squash, Cherry Tomatoes, Grape Tomatoes, Plum 

Tomatoes, Beans, Cabbage, Endive, Escarole, Radishes

5 5 5 4 5 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 5

Florida Potatoes 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Florida West And South 

Carolina District

Tomatoes, Cherry Tomatoes, Grape Tomatoes, Plum Tomatoes, 

Watermelons 5 5 5 5

Great Lakes (MI & WI) Commodities 4/5 4/12 4/19 4/26 5/3 5/10 5/17 5/24 5/31 6/7 6/14 6/21 6/28

Central Wisconsin Potatoes, Dry Onions 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Michigan Apples 4 4 4 4 4

Texas and Oklahoma Commodities 4/5 4/12 4/19 4/26 5/3 5/10 5/17 5/24 5/31 6/7 6/14 6/21 6/28

Lower Rio Grande Valley, 

Texas Dry Onions 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 4/5 4/12 4/19 4/26 5/3 5/10 5/17 5/24 5/31 6/7 6/14 6/21 6/28

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

Idaho And Malheur County, 

Oregon Dry Onions 3 3

Upper Valley, Twin FallsBurley District Idaho Potatoes 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2

Yakima Valley And 

Wenatchee District, 

Washington

Apples, Cherries, Pears, Asparagus 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

U.S.-Mexico border Commodities 4/5 4/12 4/19 4/26 5/3 5/10 5/17 5/24 5/31 6/7 6/14 6/21 6/28

Imperial, Coachella Valleys 

Ca, Central And Western Az, 

Calexico And San Luis

Anise, Bok Choy, Cauliflower, Celery, Chinese Cabbage, Kale 

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

Lettuce, Romaine Lettuce, Parsley, Spinach, Broccoli, Fresh Cut 

Cabbage, Cilantro, Endive, Escarole

3 3

 Nogales, Arizona

Grapes, Mangos, Cucumbers, Honeydews, Tomatoes, Plum 

Tomatoes, Watermelons, Oranges, Squash, Round Green Beans, 

Sweet Corn, Eggplant, Tomatillos, Cherry Tomatoes, Grape 

Tomatoes, Grapefruit

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

 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

3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 2 1 1 1

Southeast (GA, SC, & NC) Commodities 4/5 4/12 4/19 4/26 5/3 5/10 5/17 5/24 5/31 6/7 6/14 6/21 6/28

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

Florida West And South 

Carolina District

Tomatoes, Cherry Tomatoes, Grape Tomatoes, Plum Tomatoes, 

Watermelons 5 5 5 5

Georgia Sweet Corn, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Bell Peppers, Watermelons, 

Round Green Beans, Squash, Greens, Cabbage, Carrots 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

Vidalia District Georgia Dry Onions 3 3 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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2nd quarter 2022 U.S.

shipmentsincreased 18%

compared to the previous

quarter,but decreased 8%

compared to the same quarter last year.

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

2022 9,015 10,622 19,637

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.

Commodity 2nd Quarter 

2022

Previous 

Quarter

Same Quarter 

Last Year

Current Quarter as % change from:

Previous Qtr Same Qtr Last Year

Watermelons, 

Seedless 1,207 265 1,587 356% -24%

Potatoes 1,127 1,087 1,101 4% 2%

Apples 722 784 730 -8% -1%

Onions Dry 611 595 825 3% -26%

Strawberries 485 480 534 1% -9%

Oranges 424 198 725 115% -41%

Tomatoes 382 524 647 -27% -41%

Cucumbers 359 603 586 -40% -39%

Lemons 331 368 267 -10% 24%

Lettuce, Iceberg 328 324 366 1% -10%

Origin 2nd Quarter 2022 Volume % Change from Last Quarter % Change From Same Quarter 

Last Year

Mexico 3,366 0% -4%

California 2,857 100% -17%

PNW 1,323 -17% -12%

Florida 940 40% -11%

Southeast 648 473% 6%

Canada 401 51% 21%

Arizona 257 -63% 13%

Texas 220 82% 6%

Colorado 184 -17% 5%

Great Lakes 116 -40% 10%
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Regional Markets

Volume

In second quarter 2022, USDA reported total shipments of fruits and vegetables from Mexico were 3.37 

million tons—a 4-percent decrease from second quarter 2021 (year to year). The sum of the top five 

commodities shipped from the U.S.-Mexico border decreased 5 percent year to year. Two of the top five 

commodities saw year-to-year decreases, including avocados (down 32 percent) and watermelon, seedless 

(down 8 percent). Shipments of tomatoes, plum type, increased 23 percent; shipments of grapes increased 

by 6 percent; and shipments of cucumbers increased 1 percent. 

Rates 

In second quarter 2022, truck rates for shipments between 501 miles and 1,500 miles from Arizona-Mexico 

border crossings averaged $3.44 per mile. This was down 6 percent from first quarter 2022 to second 

quarter 2022 (quarter to quarter) and down 12 percent year to year. Rates for shipments between 501 miles 

and 1,500 miles from Texas-Mexico border crossings averaged $3.50 per mile—down 7 percent quarter to 

quarter and up 10 percent year to year. 

Truck Overview 

Diesel fuel prices for border crossings from Arizona averaged $5.66 per gallon—a 25-percent increase quarter 

to quarter and a 69-percent increase year to year. Diesel fuel prices for border crossings from Texas averaged 

$5.18 per gallon—up 27 percent quarter to quarter and up 73 percent year to year. Mexico crossings through 

Nogales, AZ, reported an adequate availability of trucks throughout the quarter. The Imperial, Coachella 

Valleys CA, Central and Western AZ, Mexico Crossings through Calexico and San Luis district reported 

adequate availability in April but did not report in May and June. Mexico crossings through the South Texas 

district reported an adequate availability of trucks in April and May and a surplus of trucks in June. 

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

2nd 

Quarter 

2022

Share of 

MexicoTotal Total

Previous 

Quarter

Same 

Quarter 

Last Year

Current Quarter as % change 

from:

Previous Qtr Same Qtr Last Year

Watermelons, 

Seedless 346 10% 132 377 162% -8%

Tomatoes, Plum Type 260 8% 296 211 -12% 23%

Cucumbers 242 7% 280 241 -13% 1%

Avocados 199 6% 293 293 -32% -32%

Grapes 192 6% - 182 - 6%

Top 5 Total 1,240 37% 1,001 1,304 24% -5%

Mexico Total 3,366 100% 3,371 3,506 > -1% -4%
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Texas California Arizona New Mexico

Commodity

2nd 

Quarter 

2022

Commodity

2nd 

Quarter 

2022

Commodity

2nd 

Quarter 

2022

Commodity

2nd 

Quarter 

2022

Avocados 195 Strawberries 81 Watermelons, 

Seedless 284 Onions Dry 6 

Limes 137 Onions Green 59 Grapes 172 Peppers, Other 5 

Mangoes 117 Misc Tropical 48 Cucumbers 119 Misc Tropical 1 

Tomatoes, 

Plum Type 114 Tomatoes, Plum Type 39 Tomatoes, Plum Type 106 Onions Green < 1

Tomatoes 114 Asparagus 34 Squash 87 Cactus Leaf 

(Nopales) < 1

Mexico through 

TX Total 1,611 Mexico through CA Total 561 Mexico through AZ Total 1,182 Mexico through NM Total 12 

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)

$4.20

$3.47

$3.32

$3.03

$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 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.

$3.50

$4.20

$3.33

$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.

$3.44

$3.03

$3.31

$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 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 April May June 2nd Quarter

Imperial, Coachella Valleys Ca, Central And 

Western Az, Mexico Crossings Through Calexico 

And San Luis

3 - - 3

Mexico Crossings Through Nogales, Arizona 3 3 3 3

Mexico Crossings Through South Texas 2.98 2.68 1.35 2.34

Regional Average Availability 2.99 2.84 2.18 2.67

Diesel Fuel Price ($/gallon), through Texas 4.89 5.25 5.39 5.18

Diesel Fuel Price ($/gallon), through Arizona 5.29 5.62 6.08 5.66

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 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

2nd 

Quarter 

2022

Share of 

California 

Total

Previous 

Quarter

Same 

Quarter 

Last Year

Current Quarter as % change 

from:

Previous Qtr Same Qtr Last Year

Strawberries 396 14% 75 353 426% 12%

Oranges 378 13% 116 650 227% -42%

Lemons 329 12% 364 262 -10% 25%

Lettuce, Iceberg 284 10% 48 297 489% -4%

Lettuce, Romaine 273 10% 63 260 331% 5%

Top 5 Total 1,662 58% 667 1,823 149% -9%

California Total 2,857 100% 1,429 3,439 100% -17%

Volume

Total reported shipments of fruits and vegetables from California in second quarter 2022 were 2.86 million 

tons, down 17 percent year to year. The top five commodities shipped from California decreased 9 percent 

year to year. Two of the top 5 commodities saw year to year decreases in the second quarter, including 

oranges (down 42 percent) and lettuce, iceberg (down 4 percent). Shipments of lemons increased by 25 

percent; shipments of strawberries increased by 12 percent; and shipments of lettuce, romaine, increased by 

5 percent. 

Rates 

The quarterly average truck rate for shipments between 501 miles and 1,500 miles was $4.72 per mile—a 

3-percent decrease quarter to quarter and a 6 percent increase year to year.

Truck Overview 

Diesel fuel prices averaged $6.54 per gallon—a 23-percent increase quarter to quarter and a 62-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 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.

$18.99

$4.72

$3.48

$2.00 $3.27

$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 April May June 2nd Quarter

Kern District California 3 3 3 3

Oxnard District California 3 3 3 3

Salinas-Watsonville California 3 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) 6.26 6.48 6.87 6.54
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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 2021 2022

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

2nd 

Quarter 

2022

Share of 

PNW Total

Previous 

Quarter

Same 

Quarter 

Last Year

Current Quarter as % change 

from:

Previous Qtr Same Qtr Last Year

Apples 664 50% 670 667 -1% > -1%

Potatoes 440 33% 413 481 7% -9%

Onions Dry 107 8% 366 208 -71% -49%

Pears 78 6% 140 62 -45% 24%

Cherries 31 2% - 75 - -59%

Top 5 Total 1,320 100% 1,588 1,494 -17% -12%

PNW Total 1,323 100% 1,589 1,504 -17% -12%

Volume 

During second quarter 2022, total reported shipments of fruits and vegetables from PNW were 1.32 million 

tons, decreasing 12 percent year to year. The sum of the top five commodities shipped from PNW also 

decreased 12 percent year to year. Except for pears (24-percent increase) and apples (flat), the rest of the top 

five commodities saw year-to-year decreases: cherries (down 59 percent); onions, dry (down 49 percent); 

and potatoes (down 9 percent).

Rates 

The quarterly average truck rate for shipments between 501 miles and 1,500 miles was $2.85 per mile, 

decreasing 15 percent quarter to quarter and increasing 12 percent year to year.

Truck Overview 

Diesel fuel prices averaged $5.66 per gallon—a 25-percent increase quarter to quarter and a 69-percent 

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

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

reported adequate truck availability in April, but did not report in May or June. 
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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.

$8.52

$2.85

$3.33

$3.36

$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

2019 2020 2021 2022

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

Region/Reporting District April May June 2nd Quarter

Columbia Basin Washington 3 3 2.5 2.83

Idaho And Malheur County, Oregon 3 - - 3

Upper Valley, Twin Falls-Burley District Idaho 3 3 2.5 2.83

Yakima Valley And Wenatchee District, 

Washington 3 3 3 3

Regional Average Availability 3 3 2.67 2.89

Diesel Fuel Price ($/gallon) 5.29 5.62 6.08 5.66
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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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Florida

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

2nd 

Quarter 

2022

Share of 

Florida 

Total

Previous 

Quarter

Same 

Quarter 

Last Year

Current Quarter as % change 

from:

Previous Qtr Same Qtr Last Year

Watermelons, 

Seedless 413 44% 1 456 - -9%

Tomatoes 100 11% 105 106 -4% -6%

Corn-Sweet 82 9% 46 119 79% -31%

Potatoes 75 8% 39 83 91% -10%

Watermelons, Seeded 36 4% - 43 - -15%

Top 5 Total 707 75% 190 806 272% -12%

Florida Total 940 100% 671 1,053 40% -11%

Volume

During second quarter 2022, total reported shipments of fruits and vegetables from Florida were 940,000 

tons, down 11 percent year to year. The sum of the top five commodities shipped from Florida decreased 12 

percent year to year. All of the top five commodities saw year to year decreases, including corn, sweet 

(down 31 percent); watermelons, seeded (down 15 percent); potatoes (down 10 percent); watermelons, 

seedless (down 9 percent); and tomatoes (down 6 percent). 

Rates

The quarterly average truck rate for shipments between 501 miles and 1,500 miles was $3.48 per mile—up 8 

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

Truck Overview

Diesel fuel prices averaged $5.44 per gallon—up 28 percent quarter to quarter and up 76 percent year to 

year. The Central and South Florida district reported a truck shortage throughout the quarter. The Florida 

West and South Carolina district reported a truck shortage in June, but the district did not report in April or 

May. The Florida district reported adequate availability throughout the quarter.

Table 18: Reported Top Five Commodities Shipped from Florida (1,000 tons)
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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: Florida Truck Rates ($/Mile by Distance Travelled)

Table 19: 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.

$3.25

$3.48

$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

2019 2020 2021 2022

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

Region/Reporting District April May June 2nd Quarter

Central And South Florida 4.75 4.6 5 4.78

Florida 3 3 3 3

Florida West And South Carolina District - - 5 5

Regional Average Availability 3.88 3.8 4.33 4.00

Diesel Fuel Price ($/gallon) 5.06 5.54 5.73 5.44
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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 Florida

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 20: 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

2nd 

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 253 39% - 187 - 35%

Onions Dry 79 12% - 81 - -2%

Sweet Potatoes 66 10% 69 74 -3% -10%

Corn-Sweet 34 5% - 46 - -27%

Cantaloupe 24 4% - 24 - < 1%

Top 5 Total 455 70% 69 411 563% 11%

Southeast Total 648 100% 113 609 473% 6%

Volume

Total reported shipments of fruits and vegetables from the Southeast in second quarter 2022 were 648,000 

tons, up 6 percent year to year. The sum of the top five commodities shipped from the Southeast increased 

11 percent year to year. One of the top five commodities increased year to year: watermelons, seedless (up 

35 percent). Shipments of cantaloupe were flat. Shipments of corn, sweet, decreased 27 percent; shipments 

of sweet potatoes decreased 10 percent; and shipments of onions, dry, decreased 2 percent. 

Rates

The quarterly average truck rate for shipments between 501 miles and 1,500 miles was $4.92 per mile—

down 1 percent quarter to quarter and up 8 percent year to year.

Truck Overview

Diesel fuel prices averaged $5.44 per gallon—up 28 percent quarter to quarter and up 76 percent year to 

year. Throughout the quarter, the Eastern North Carolina district reported truck shortages and the Georgia 

district reported slight shortages. The Vidalia 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 15: Southeast Truck Rates ($/Mile by Distance Travelled)

Table 21: 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.

$4.92

$6.00

$2.31

$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 April May June 2nd Quarter

Eastern North Carolina 5 5 5 5

Florida West And South Carolina District - - 5 5

Georgia - 3.72 3.8 3.76

Vidalia District Georgia 3 3 3 3

Regional Average Availability 4 3.91 4.2 4.04

Diesel Fuel Price ($/gallon) 5.06 5.54 5.73 5.44
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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 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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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 

To subscribe, please send an e-mail to April.Taylor@usda.gov. Printed copies are available upon request. 

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. January 2023 Web. <https://dx.doi.org/10.9752/TS051.01-2023> 

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