Agricultural Refrigerated 

Truck Quarterly

a quarterly publication of the Agricultural Marketing Service

Contents

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

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

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

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

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

Relationship Between Diesel Fuel and 

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

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

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

Reported Shipments by Selected 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Quarter 3, July-September 2021

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Fruit and Vegetable Shipments 

USDA reported third-quarter 2021 U.S. truck shipments of fresh produce were 9.50 million tons—18 percent 

lower than the previous quarter and 5 percent higher than the same quarter last year.

Also, in the third quarter, shipments from California were 3.18 million tons, higher than those from any other 

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

fruits and vegetables. Shipments from the next four top regions by volume were as follows: Mexico, 2.21 million 

tons (23 percent of the total); Pacific Northwest (PNW), 1.48 million tons (16 percent of the total); Southeast, 

421,000 tons (4 percent of the total); and finally, Great Lakes, 324,000 tons (3 percent of the total). 

These top five commodities accounted for 39 percent of reported truck movements in third quarter 2021: 

► Potatoes (11 percent)

► Seedless Watermelons (10 percent)

► Dry Onions (7 percent)

► Apples (6 percent)

► Grapes (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 third quarter 2021, the U.S. diesel fuel price averaged $3.36 per gallon—up 5 percent from the previous 

quarter and 38 percent from the same quarter last year.

National Summary

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

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

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

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

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

Q3 2020 2.95 2.56 2.53 1.44

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

Q3 Change from 

Previous Quarter 6% -13% 2% -6%

Q3 Change from Same 

Quarter Last Year 13% 25% 20% 25%

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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

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, 3rd Quarter 2021 ($/Mile)

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

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

3rd Quarter, 2021 2nd Quarter, 2021

U.S. Origin July August September April May June

Arizona 6.09 n/a n/a 4.17 n/a 5.27

California 4.93 4.67 4.47 3.99 4.50 4.80

Florida 4.21 n/a n/a 3.55 3.99 3.81

Great Lakes 3.86 4.20 4.81 3.97 4.01 3.77

Mexico-Arizona 2.66 1.59 2.05 3.29 4.56 3.85

Mexico-Texas 3.06 2.77 2.90 3.03 3.33 3.20

New York 4.40 3.86 3.86 4.40 4.40 4.40

Other 3.42 3.16 2.81 2.98 3.20 3.47

PNW 2.49 2.43 2.59 2.51 2.56 2.57

Southeast 4.93 5.05 6.03 4.33 4.49 4.63

Texas n/a n/a n/a 2.98 3.36 n/a

Destination

U.S. Origin Atlanta Baltimore Boston Chicago Dallas Los Angeles Miami New York Philadelphia

Arizona 4.41 4.02 3.69 4.24 6.09 n/a 3.83 3.96 3.98

California 4.08 3.94 3.83 3.83 4.55 n/a 3.89 3.97 3.90

Florida 3.52 4.55 4.38 2.97 n/a n/a n/a 4.77 4.39

Great Lakes 4.16 4.72 4.33 4.59 3.19 n/a 3.47 4.86 4.44

MexicoArizona n/a n/a n/a n/a 4.44 1.92 n/a 3.82 n/a

MexicoTexas 3.15 3.04 2.87 2.64 3.38 1.98 2.89 3.11 3.01

Mid-Atlantic 4.17 11.33 5.86 3.03 n/a n/a n/a 6.98 9.05

New York 4.06 5.76 15.37 n/a n/a n/a 3.92 13.00 9.57

Other 3.31 3.22 2.72 3.48 5.05 n/a 3.57 3.58 3.31

PNW 2.99 3.18 3.16 3.00 3.02 2.51 2.97 3.31 3.19

Southeast 6.38 5.58 7.29 3.97 3.36 1.35 4.34 5.13 10.78
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U.S. Diesel Fuel Prices 

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

underlying truck rates.

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

Table 4: Origin-Destination Truck Rates for Selected Routes, 3rd Quarter 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

Destination

U.S. Origin Atlanta Baltimore Boston Chicago Dallas Los Angeles Miami New York Philadelphia

Arizona 9,267 10,450 10,700 8,617 7,917 n/a 9,950 10,700 10,550

California 9,204 10,833 11,688 8,163 6,877 n/a 10,919 11,260 10,844

Florida 1,550 4,050 5,600 3,450 n/a n/a n/a 5,100 4,350

Great Lakes 3,927 3,838 5,152 1,309 3,445 n/a 5,822 4,695 4,140

MexicoArizona n/a n/a n/a n/a 4,350 1,077 n/a 9,550 n/a

MexicoTexas 3,623 5,446 6,319 3,781 1,688 3,162 4,415 6,215 5,712

Mid-Atlantic 2,922 1,133 2,639 2,422 n/a n/a n/a 1,606 1,267

New York 4,063 1,900 2,613 n/a n/a n/a 5,688 1,950 2,200

Other 2,825 5,766 5,845 2,826 2,558 n/a 6,610 6,024 6,089

PNW 6,960 7,823 8,665 5,402 5,567 2,529 8,859 8,477 8,009

Southeast 1,773 2,663 5,957 3,385 3,193 3,268 2,765 3,504 5,181

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2.43 2.47

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

2018 2019 2020 2021

$/Gallon

U.S. diesel prices were up 5% from 

last quarter and were up 38% from 

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

and vegetable movements.

Relationship Between Diesel Fuel and Truck Rates

Table 5: Average Diesel Fuel Prices (All Types)

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

U.S. Department of Energy data.

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

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

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

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

Region 3rd Quarter 2021 Price 

$/Gallon

Change From Last 

Quarter Change From Last Year

East Coast 3.32 4% 32%

California 4.27 6% 31%

New England 3.27 4% 25%

Central Atlantic 3.48 4% 29%

Lower Atlantic 3.23 5% 36%

Gulf Coast 3.09 3% 42%

Midwest 3.27 4% 42%

Rocky Mountain 3.63 9% 54%

West Coast Except California 3.64 8% 41%

U.S. 3.36 5% 38%

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

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 Q3 3.24 2.74 1% -8% 23% 18%

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%
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Truck availability legend

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

Quarterly Truck Availability

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

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

Note: Empty cells were not reported.

California, Central, And 

Western Arizona Commodities 7/6 7/13 7/20 7/27 8/3 8/10 8/17 8/24 8/31 9/7 9/14 9/21 9/28

Imperial, Palo Verde And 

Coachella Valleys, California 

And Central And Western 

Arizona

Cantaloupe, Sweet Corn, Honeydews, Galia Melon, Hami 

Melon, Juan Canary Melon, Orange-Flesh Melon, Bell Peppers, 

Watermelons

4 4 4

Kern District California Carrots, Grapes 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 4

Northern California 

Including San Joaquin Valley Pears 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3

Oxnard District California Cabbage, Cilantro, Kale Greens, Parsley, Strawberries, Celery 4 4

Salinas-Watsonville 

California

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

Iceberg Lettuce, Red Leaf Lettuce, Romaine Lettuce 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 4

San Joaquin Valley 

California Grapes, Nectarines, Peaches, Apricots 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 5

Santa Maria California Broccoli, Cauliflower, Celery, Green Leaf Lettuce, Iceberg Lettuce, 

Red Leaf Lettuce, Romaine Lettuce 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 4

South District California Avocados, Grapefruit, Lemons, Oranges 5 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 5 5

Florida Commodities 7/6 7/13 7/20 7/27 8/3 8/10 8/17 8/24 8/31 9/7 9/14 9/21 9/28

North & West Florida Tomatoes, Cherry Tomatoes, Grape Tomatoes, Plum Tomatoes, 

Watermelons 5

Great Lakes (MI & WI) Commodities 7/6 7/13 7/20 7/27 8/3 8/10 8/17 8/24 8/31 9/7 9/14 9/21 9/28

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

Michigan Cucumbers, Squash 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

Mid-Atlantic (MD, VA, & DE) Commodities 7/6 7/13 7/20 7/27 8/3 8/10 8/17 8/24 8/31 9/7 9/14 9/21 9/28

Delaware, Maryland And 

Eastern Shore Virginia Cantaloupe, Watermelons 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
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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 7/6 7/13 7/20 7/27 8/3 8/10 8/17 8/24 8/31 9/7 9/14 9/21 9/28

 Nogales, Arizona Mangos, Grapes 3 3 3 3 1 1 2 1 3 3 3 3 3

 South Texas

Broccoli, Carrots, Chayote, Cilantro, Cucumbers, Limes, Mangos, 

Papaya, Anaheim Peppers, Bell Peppers, Habanero Peppers, 

Jalapeno Peppers, Poblano Peppers, Serrano Peppers, Pineapples, 

Tomatillos, Tomatoes, Grape Tomatoes, Plum Tomatoes, 

Watermelons

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

Southern New Mexico Dry Onions 4 4

Southeast (GA, SC, & NC) Commodities 7/6 7/13 7/20 7/27 8/3 8/10 8/17 8/24 8/31 9/7 9/14 9/21 9/28

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

South Carolina Watermelons, Cantaloupe, Tomatoes, Cherry Tomatoes, Grape 

Tomatoes 5 5 5 5 5

South Georgia Sweet Corn, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Bell Peppers, Other Peppers, 

Watermelons 5 5

Vidalia District Georgia Dry Onions 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2

Pacific Northwest (ID, OR, &, 

WA) Commodities 7/6 7/13 7/20 7/27 8/3 8/10 8/17 8/24 8/31 9/7 9/14 9/21 9/28

Columbia Basin Washington Dry Onions, Potatoes 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 4 4 5 5

Idaho And Malheur County, 

Oregon Dry Onions 3 4 4 4 4

Upper Valley, Twin FallsBurley District Idaho Potatoes 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 4 4 5 5

Yakima Valley & Wenatchee 

District Washington Apples, Pears, Blueberries, Cherries, Apricots 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 5 5 5 5
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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)

0

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14,000

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(1,000 Tons)

3rd quarter 2021 U.S. shipments decreased 18% compared to the

previous quarter,but increased 5%

compared to the same quarter last

year.

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

2021 10,051 11,521 9,501 31,073

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 3rd Quarter 

2021

Previous 

Quarter

Same Quarter 

Last Year

Current Quarter as % change from:

Previous Qtr Same Qtr Last Year

Potatoes 1,073 1,101 1,082 -3% -1%

Seedless 

Watermelons 975 1,588 1,032 -39% -5%

Dry Onions 625 825 611 -24% 2%

Apples 614 730 707 -16% -13%

Grapes 403 378 383 7% 5%

Tomatoes 343 647 495 -47% -31%

Iceberg Lettuce 338 366 345 -8% -2%

Strawberries 330 534 276 -38% 19%

Cucumbers 294 586 316 -50% -7%

Avocados 278 658 532 -58% -48%

Origin 3rd Quarter 2021 Volume % Change from Last Quarter % Change From Same Quarter 

Last Year

California 3178 -8% -2%

Mexico 2209 -37% 18%

PNW 1476 -2% -11%

Canada 519 57% 140%

Southeast 421 -31% -1%

Great Lakes 324 209% -14%

Indiana 214 50,742% -11%

Texas 186 -10% 0%

Mid-Atlantic 166 1,643% -1%

Colorado 159 -9% 19%
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Regional Markets

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

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

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

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

California

Commodity 3rd Quarter 

2021

Share of 

California 

Total

Previous 

Quarter

Same 

Quarter 

Last Year

Current Quarter as % change 

from:

Previous Qtr Same Qtr Last Year

Grapes 396 12% 14 364 2,779% 9%

Strawberries 314 10% 353 276 -11% 14%

Iceberg Lettuce 307 10% 297 315 3% -3%

Romaine Lettuce 255 8% 260 236 -2% 8%

Oranges 212 7% 650 205 -67% 3%

Top 5 Total 1,484 47% 1,574 1,395 -6% 6%

California Total 3,178 100% 3,439 3,256 -8% -2%

Volume

Total reported shipments of fruits and vegetables from California in third quarter 2021 were 3.18 million 

tons, down 2 percent year to year. The top five commodities shipped from California increased 6 percent 

from third quarter 2020 to third quarter 2021 (year to year). Four of the top 5 commodities saw year-to-year 

increases in the third quarter, including strawberries (14 percent), grapes (9 percent), romaine lettuce (8 

percent), and oranges (3 percent). Shipments of iceberg lettuce deceased by 3 percent.

Rates 

The quarterly average truck rate for shipments between 501 miles and 1,500 miles was $4.74 per mile—a 

6-percent increase from second quarter 2021 to third quarter 2021 (quarter to quarter) and a 55-percent 

increase year to year.

Truck Overview 

Diesel fuel prices averaged $4.27 per gallon—a 6-percent increase quarter to quarter, and a 31-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 August and September.
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Source: AMS Transportation Services Division analysis of AMS Specialty Crops Program Market News data.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

$4.74

$4.03

$3.90

$2.00

$2.50

$3.00

$3.50

$4.00

$4.50

$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

Region/Reporting District July August September 3rd Quarter

Imperial, Palo Verde And Coachella Valleys, 

California And Central And Western Arizona 4 - - 4

Kern District California 4 4 3.75 3.92

Northern California Including San Joaquin 

Valley 4 3.8 3 3.6

Oxnard District California 4 - - 4

Salinas-Watsonville California 4 4 3.75 3.92

San Joaquin Valley California 4 3 3.75 3.58

Santa Maria California 4 4 3.75 3.92

South District California 4.23 3 4.5 3.91

Regional Average Availability 4.03 3.63 3.75 3.80

Diesel Fuel Price ($/gallon) 4.20 4.29 4.32 4.27
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Source: AMS Transportation Services Division analysis of AMS Specialty Crops Program Market News data.

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

Figure 6: Refrigerated Truck Availability Monthly Ratings for California

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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U.S.-Mexico Border 

Volume

USDA reported total shipments of fruits and vegetables from Mexico, in third quarter 2021, were 2.21 million 

tons, an 18-percent increase year to year. The sum of the top five commodities shipped from the US-Mexico 

border also increased 16 percent year to year. Three of top five commodities saw year-to- year increases 

in the third quarter, including cucumbers (51 percent); plum type tomatoes (39 percent); and limes (18 

percent). Shipments of mangoes decreased by 4 percent and, of avocados, by 3 percent. 

Rates 

In third quarter 2021, truck rates for shipments between 501 miles and 1,500 miles from the Arizona border 

crossings averaged $2.10 per mile. This was down 46 percent quarter to quarter and down 3 percent year to 

year. Rates for shipments between 501 miles and 1,500 miles from the Texas border crossings averaged $2.90 

per mile, down 9 percent quarter to quarter and up 23 percent year to year. 

Truck Overview 

Diesel fuel prices for border crossings from Arizona averaged $3.64 per gallon—a 8-percent increase quarter 

to quarter and a 41-percent increase year to year. Diesel fuel prices for border crossings from Texas averaged 

$3.09 per gallon—down 3 percent quarter to quarter and up 42 percent year to year. All Mexico crossings 

districts reported adequate monthly average truck availability in July and September and a slight surplus in 

August.

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

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

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

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

Commodity 3rd Quarter 

2021

Share of 

MexicoTotal Total

Previous 

Quarter

Same 

Quarter 

Last Year

Current Quarter as % change 

from:

Previous Qtr Same Qtr Last Year

Avocados 221 10% 293 227 -25% -3%

Plum Type Tomatoes 216 10% 211 156 2% 39%

Limes 211 10% 177 179 19% 18%

Mangoes 162 7% 175 169 -8% -4%

Cucumbers 156 7% 241 104 -35% 51%

Top 5 Total 965 44% 1,097 835 -12% 16%

Mexico Total 2,209 100% 3,506 1,879 -37% 18%
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Texas California Arizona New Mexico

Commodity

3rd 

Quarter 

2021

Commodity

3rd 

Quarter 

2021

Commodity

3rd 

Quarter 

2021

Commodity

3rd 

Quarter 

2021

Avocados 216 Plum Type 

Tomatoes 74 Mangoes 59 Other Peppers 50 

Limes 179 Cucumbers 68 Tomatoes 21 Dry Onions 16 

Plum Type 

Tomatoes 123 Misc Tropical 43 Plum Type Tomatoes 19 Misc Tropical < 1

Mangoes 101 Other Peppers 31 Cucumbers 17 Plum Type 

Tomatoes < 1

Tomatoes 86 Green Onions 29 Seedless 

Watermelons 14 Green Onions < 1

Mexico through 

TX Total 1,432 Mexico through CA Total 502 Mexico through AZ Total 209 Mexico through NM Total 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.

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

$3.38

$2.50

$3.30

$2.00

$2.50

$3.00

$3.50

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

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

$2.90

$3.38

$2.78

$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.

$2.10

$3.82

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

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

Region/Reporting District July August September 3rd Quarter

Mexico Crossings Through Nogales, Arizona 3.17 1.6 3 2.59

Mexico Crossings Through South Texas 2.75 2.68 3 2.81

Regional Average Availability 2.96 2.14 3 2.70

Diesel Fuel Price ($/gallon), through Texas 3.08 3.07 3.12 3.09

Diesel Fuel Price ($/gallon), through Arizona 3.58 3.66 3.66 3.64

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

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

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

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

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

Commodity 3rd Quarter 

2021

Share of 

PNW Total

Previous 

Quarter

Same 

Quarter 

Last Year

Current Quarter as % change 

from:

Previous Qtr Same Qtr Last Year

Apples 566 38% 667 652 -15% -13%

Potatoes 483 33% 481 534 < 1% -10%

Dry Onions 236 16% 208 282 13% -16%

Cherries 105 7% 75 97 40% 8%

Pears 41 3% 62 46 -34% -11%

Top 5 Total 1,431 97% 1,494 1,612 -4% -11%

PNW Total 1,476 100% 1,504 1,659 -2% -11%

Volume 

During third quarter 2021, total reported shipments of fruits and vegetables from PNW were 1.48 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 cherries (8-percent increase), the rest of the top five 

commodities saw year-to-year decreases this quarter: dry onions (down 16 percent), apples (down 13 

percent), pears (down 11 percent), and potatoes (down 10 percent).

Rates 

The quarterly average truck rate for shipments between 501 miles and 1,500 miles was $2.51 per mile, 

decreasing 1 percent quarter to quarter and increasing 23 percent year to year.

Truck Overview 

Diesel fuel prices averaged $3.64 per gallon—an 8-percent increase quarter to quarter and a 41-percent 

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

throughout the quarter, except for Idaho and Malheur County, Oregon, which didn’t report in July. 
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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.

$9.38

$2.51

$3.03

$3.18

$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 July August September 3rd Quarter

Columbia Basin Washington 4 3.2 4.5 3.9

Idaho And Malheur County, Oregon - 3 4 3.5

Upper Valley, Twin Falls-Burley District Idaho 4 3.8 4.5 4.1

Yakima Valley & Wenatchee District 

Washington 3.25 3.2 5 3.82

Regional Average Availability 3.75 3.3 4.5 3.85

Diesel Fuel Price ($/gallon) 3.58 3.66 3.66 3.64
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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 2020 2021

Shortage

Slight 

Shortage

Slight

Surplus

Surplus

Adequate
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Southeast

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

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

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

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

Commodity 3rd Quarter 

2021

Share of 

Southeast 

Total

Previous 

Quarter

Same 

Quarter 

Last Year

Current Quarter as % change 

from:

Previous Qtr Same Qtr Last Year

Seedless 

Watermelons 231 55% 187 263 24% -12%

Dry Onions 51 12% 81 15 -37% 245%

Sweet Potatoes 42 10% 74 54 -43% -22%

Peaches 28 7% 26 19 6% 45%

Sweet Corn 11 3% 46 11 -75% 8%

Top 5 Total 363 86% 414 362 -12% < 1%

Southeast Total 421 100% 609 425 -31% -1%

Volume

During third quarter 2021, total reported shipments of fruits and vegetables from the Southeast were 

421,000 tons, down 1 percent year to year. The sum of the top five commodities shipped from Southeast also 

fell less than 1 percent year to year. Three of the top five commodities saw year-to-year increases, including 

dry onions (up 245 percent), peaches (up 45 percent) and sweet corn (up 8 percent). Shipments of sweet 

potatoes decreased by 22 percent and seedless watermelons by 12 percent.

Rates

The quarterly average truck rate for shipments between 501 miles and 1,500 miles was $5.16 per mile—up 

14 percent quarter to quarter and up 2 percent year to year. 

Truck Overview 

Diesel fuel prices averaged $3.23 per gallon—up 4 percent quarter to quarter and up 36 percent year to year. 

Vidalia District Georgia reported adequate availability throughout the quarter. All other regions reported 

shortages throughout the quarter, except for a few districts that did not report in August and September.
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Source: AMS Transportation Services Division analysis of AMS Specialty Crops Program Market News data.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

$5.16

$8.82

$1.94

$0.81 $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

2018 2019 2020 2021

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

Region/Reporting District July August September 3rd Quarter

Eastern North Carolina 5 5 4 4.67

South Carolina 5 5 - 5

South Georgia 5 - - 5

Vidalia District Georgia 3.5 2.82 2.11 2.81

Regional Average Availability 4.63 4.27 3.06 3.98

Diesel Fuel Price ($/gallon) 3.21 3.21 3.26 3.23
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Source: AMS Transportation Services Division analysis of AMS Specialty Crops Program Market News data.

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

Figure 14: Refrigerated Truck Availability Monthly Ratings for Southeast

1

2

3

4

5

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

Prior 3-Year Average 2020 2021

Shortage

Slight 

Shortage

Slight

Surplus

Surplus

Adequate
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Great Lakes

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

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

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

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

Commodity 3rd Quarter 

2021

Share of 

Great Lakes 

Total

Previous 

Quarter

Same 

Quarter 

Last Year

Current Quarter as % change 

from:

Previous Qtr Same Qtr Last Year

Potatoes 141 43% 79 158 77% -11%

Seedless 

Watermelons 46 14% - 55 - -16%

Cucumbers 29 9% < 1 33 - -12%

Bell Peppers 22 7% - 25 - -10%

Cabbage 14 4% 1 20 1,033% -28%

Top 5 Total 252 78% 81 290 213% -13%

Great Lakes Total 324 100% 105 376 209% -14%

Volume

Total reported shipments of fruits and vegetables from Great Lakes in third quarter 2021 were 324,000 tons, 

down 14 percent year to year. The sum of the top five commodities shipped from Great Lakes decreased 

13 percent year to year. All the top five commodities decreased year to year: cabbage (down 28 percent), 

seedless watermelons (down 16 percent), cucumbers (down 12 percent), potatoes (down 11 percent), and 

bell peppers (down 10 percent).

Rates

The quarterly average truck rate for shipments between 501 miles and 1,500 miles was $4.31 per mile—up 9 

percent quarter to quarter and up 20 percent year to year.

Truck Overview

Diesel fuel prices averaged $3.27 per gallon—up 4 percent quarter to quarter and up 25 percent year to year. 

For the whole Great Lakes region, slight truck shortages were reported in July, August, and September. The 

Michigan region reported slight shortages throughout the quarter. The Central Wisconsin region reported 

slight shortages in July and August and shortages in September. The Big Lake and Central Wisconsin region 

reported adequate availability in August and slight shortage in September. 
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Source: AMS Transportation Services Division analysis of AMS Specialty Crops Program Market News data.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

$4.59

$4.31

$3.47

$0.00

$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 2500+ Miles

Region/Reporting District July August September 3rd Quarter

Big Lake And Central Minnesota - 3.5 4.33 3.92

Central Wisconsin 4 4.10 4.89 4.33

Michigan 4 4 4 4

Regional Average Availability 4 3.87 4.41 4.09

Diesel Fuel Price ($/gallon) 3.26 3.25 3.30 3.27
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Source: AMS Transportation Services Division analysis of AMS Specialty Crops Program Market News data.

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

Figure 16: Refrigerated Truck Availability Monthly Ratings for Great Lakes 

1

2

3

4

5

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

Prior 3-Year Average 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

April Taylor, Coordinator; Analyst

April.Taylor@usda.gov, 202.720.7880 

Jesse Gastelle, Analyst 

Jesse.Gastelle@usda.gov, 202.690.1144 

Kranti Mulik, Analyst

Kranti.Mulik@usda.gov, 202.756.2577

Matt Chang, Analyst

Matt.Chang@usda.gov, 202.720.0299

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. April 2022 Web. <https://dx.doi.org/10.9752/TS051.04-2022> 

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