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

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

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

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

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

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Fruit and Vegetable Shipments

USDA reported fourth quarter 2022 U.S. truck shipments of fresh produce were 8.93 million tons—1 percent lower 

than the previous quarter and 1 percent lower than fourth quarter 2021. 

Also, in fourth quarter 2022, shipments from Mexico were 2.82 million tons, which was higher than 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 five top regions by volume were as follows: California, 2.03 million tons (23 

percent of the total); Pacific Northwest (PNW), 1.62 million tons (18 percent of the total); Canada, 545,000 tons (6 

percent of the total); Arizona, 417,000 tons (5 percent of the total); and finally, Great Lakes, 285,000 tons (3 percent of 

the total). 

These top five commodities accounted for 37 percent of reported truck movements in fourth quarter 2022: 

► Potatoes (13 percent)

► Apples (9 percent)

 ► Onions, dry (6 percent)

► Oranges (5 percent)

► Grapes (4 percent)

Truck Rates 

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

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

were calculated using weighted regional rates and volumes.

Diesel Fuel 

During fourth quarter 2022, the U.S. diesel fuel price averaged $5.06 per gallon—down 2 percent from the previous 

quarter, but up 38 percent from the same quarter in 2021.

National Summary

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

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

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

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

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

Q4 2021 7.01 3.48 3.34 1.90

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 6.81 3.03 2.81 1.39

Q4 Change from 

Previous Quarter -19% -6% -2% -8%

Q4 Change from Same 

Quarter Last Year -3% -13% -16% -27%

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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 3.61 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

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, 4th Quarter 2022 ($/Mile)

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

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

4th Quarter, 2022 3rd Quarter, 2022

U.S. Origin October November December July August September

Arizona n/a 3.5 3.21 n/a n/a n/a

California 3.92 3.72 3.54 4.85 4.48 4.38

Florida 1.78 2.04 2.32 n/a n/a 1.87

Great Lakes 4.34 4.17 4.17 5.09 4.64 4.51

MexicoArizona 3.16 2.92 2.69 3.09 2.80 2.68

MexicoTexas 2.90 2.93 3.44 3.11 3.01 2.90

New York 3.49 3.49 3.49 n/a n/a 3.48

Other 3.51 3.16 3.09 3.58 3.56 3.51

PNW 2.47 2.81 3.43 2.84 2.63 2.41

Southeast 7.43 5.40 5.46 5.57 6.20 8.78

U.S. Origin Atlanta Baltimore Boston Chicago Dallas Los 

Angeles Miami New York Philadelphia Seattle

Arizona 2.70 2.67 2.60 2.73 3.43 9.38 2.79 2.85 n/a 2.88

California 2.91 2.78 2.74 2.72 3.51 14.94 2.85 2.78 2.78 3.73

Florida 3.47 2.05 1.98 1.93 n/a n/a n/a 2.26 2.01 n/a

Great 

Lakes 4.22 4.53 4.44 5.49 3.74 n/a 3.50 4.75 3.92 n/a

MexicoArizona 3.14 2.91 2.76 2.27 3.41 2.43 2.70 2.95 2.92 n/a

MexicoTexas 3.44 3.06 2.87 2.71 3.65 2.70 3.12 3.04 3.02 2.89

New York 3.85 6.52 17.06 3.04 2.78 n/a 3.59 18.33 n/a n/a

Other 3.58 3.26 2.86 3.51 3.18 n/a n/a 3.25 3.22 n/a

PNW 3.04 3.10 2.96 3.06 3.02 2.94 2.94 3.20 3.08 8.63

Southeast 7.19 6.98 6.88 5.88 n/a 0.80 4.74 7.02 6.08 n/a
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U.S. Diesel Fuel Prices 

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

underlying truck rates.

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

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

3.06

2.90 2.43 2.43 2.47

2.89

3.21

3.36

3.66

4.29

5.48

5.16

5.06

2.30

2.80

3.30

3.80

4.30

4.80

5.30

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

2019 2020 2021 2022

$/Gallon

U.S. diesel prices were down 2% 

from last quarter and were up 38% 

from the same quarter last year.

U.S. Origin Atlanta Baltimore Boston Chicago Dallas Los 

Angeles Miami New York Philadelphia Seattle

Arizona 5,669 6,950 7,550 5,550 4,457 1,406 7,250 7,706 n/a 3,750

California 6,514 7,573 8,407 5,705 5,194 1,556 8,009 7,937 7,830 4,061

Florida 1,126 2,036 2,765 1,943 n/a n/a n/a 2,660 2,196 n/a

Great 

Lakes 4,647 4,259 4,888 2,019 4,083 n/a 5,672 4,888 4,961 n/a

MexicoArizona 5,658 6,835 7,450 4,081 3,346 1,362 6,140 7,365 7,019 n/a

MexicoTexas 3,958 5,485 6,308 3,881 1,827 4,323 4,769 6,081 5,731 6,938

New York 3,850 2,150 2,900 2,550 4,650 n/a 5,200 2,750 n/a n/a

Other 3,200 5,838 5,562 2,600 2,325 n/a n/a 6,225 5,925 n/a

PNW 7,082 7,600 8,136 5,474 5,534 3,004 8,763 8,165 7,750 1,208

Southeast 2,875 2,304 5,095 5,000 n/a 2,050 3,650 3,650 2,613 n/a
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The diesel fuel price provides a proxy for trends in U.S. truck rates. Diesel fuel is a significant expense for fruit 

and vegetable movements.

Relationship Between Diesel Fuel and Truck Rates

Table 5: Average Diesel Fuel Prices (All Types)

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

U.S. Department of Energy data.

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

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

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

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

Region 4th Quarter 2022 Price 

$/Gallon

Change From Last 

Quarter Change From Last Year

East Coast 5.20 1% 43%

California 6.00 -5% 28%

New England 5.60 5% 56%

Central Atlantic 5.65 4% 49%

Lower Atlantic 5.00 -1% 41%

Gulf Coast 4.67 -4% 37%

Midwest 5.03 -3% 41%

Rocky Mountain 5.19 < 1% 38%

West Coast Except California 5.26 -3% 34%

U.S. 5.06 -2% 38%

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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 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 3.61 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%
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Truck availability legend

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

Quarterly Truck Availability

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

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

Note: Empty cells were not reported.

California, Central, And 

Western Arizona Commodities 10/4 10/11 10/18 10/25 11/1 11/8 11/15 11/22 11/29 12/6 12/13 12/20 12/27

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 2 3 3 3

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

Northern California 

Including San Joaquin Valley Pears 3 3

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

Kale Greens, Parsley, Radishes, Spinach, Romaine Lettuce, Leeks 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3

Salinas-Watsonville 

California

Artichokes, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cauliflower, Celery, Anise, 

Bok Choy, Cabbage, Chinese Cabbage, Kale Greens, Leeks, Green 

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

Parsley, Radishes, Cilantro, Endive, Escarole, Boston Lettuce, 

Spinach

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

San Joaquin Valley 

California Grapes 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Santa Maria California

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

Chinese Cabbage, Cilantro, Leeks, Green Leaf Lettuce, Iceberg 

Lettuce, Romaine Lettuce, Spinach, Anise, Endive, Escarole, Kale 

Greens, Red Leaf Lettuce, Parsley, Radishes

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

South District California Lemons, Oranges 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Florida Commodities 10/4 10/11 10/18 10/25 11/1 11/8 11/15 11/22 11/29 12/6 12/13 12/20 12/27

Central And South Florida

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

Endive, Escarole, Okra, Bell Peppers, Other Peppers, Radishes, 

Squash, Strawberries, Tomatoes, Cherry Tomatoes, Grape 

Tomatoes, Plum Tomatoes

1 2 1 2 2 2 4

West District Florida Tomatoes, Cherry Tomatoes, Grape Tomatoes, Plum Tomatoes 3 3 3 3 1 1 1 2 1 2
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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 10/4 10/11 10/18 10/25 11/1 11/8 11/15 11/22 11/29 12/6 12/13 12/20 12/27

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

Idaho And Malheur County, 

Oregon Dry Onions 3 3 3 3 3

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

Yakima Valley And 

Wenatchee District, 

Washington

Apples, Pears 3 3 3 3 3 2 4 4 3 3 3 3 3

U.S.-Mexico border Commodities 10/4 10/11 10/18 10/25 11/1 11/8 11/15 11/22 11/29 12/6 12/13 12/20 12/27

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 2 3 3 3

Nogales, Arizona

Cantaloupe, Cucumbers, Honeydews, Acorn Squash, Butternut 

Squash, Grey Squash, Kabocha Squash, Spaghetti Squash, Yellow 

Squash Straightneck, Zucchini Squash, Tomatoes, Grape Tomatoes, 

Plum Tomatoes, Watermelons, Squash, Mangos

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

South Texas

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

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

Bell Peppers, Habanero Peppers, Jalapeno Peppers, Poblano 

Peppers, Serrano Peppers, Pineapples, Tomatillos, Tomatoes, 

Grape Tomatoes, Plum Tomatoes, Watermelons

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

Southeast (GA, SC, & NC) Commodities 10/4 10/11 10/18 10/25 11/1 11/8 11/15 11/22 11/29 12/6 12/13 12/20 12/27

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

Great Lakes (MI & WI) Commodities 10/4 10/11 10/18 10/25 11/1 11/8 11/15 11/22 11/29 12/6 12/13 12/20 12/27

Central Wisconsin Dry Onions, Potatoes 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
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Reported U.S. Shipments

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

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

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

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

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(1,000 Tons)

4th quarter 2022 U.S.

shipments decreased 1%

compared to the previous

quarter, and decreased 1%

compared to the same

quarter last year.

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

2022 9,010 10,634 9,032 8,930 37,606

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Reported Shipments by Selected Commodities

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

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

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

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

Commodity 4th Quarter 

2022

Previous 

Quarter

Same Quarter 

Last Year

Current Quarter as % change from:

Previous Qtr Same Qtr Last Year

Potatoes 1,172 1,020 1,157 15% 1%

Apples 819 590 822 39% > -1%

Onions Dry 519 543 511 -4% 2%

Oranges 408 177 389 130% 5%

Grapes 354 408 352 -13% 1%

Avocados 323 467 608 -31% -47%

Tomatoes 316 488 483 -35% -35%

Cucumbers 308 444 591 -31% -48%

Lettuce, Iceberg 260 318 322 -18% -19%

Peppers, Bell Type 260 332 404 -22% -36%

Origin 4th Quarter 2022 Volume % Change from Last Quarter % Change From Same Quarter 

Last Year

Mexico 2,823 28% 3%

California 2,025 -32% -5%

PNW 1,621 18% -1%

Canada 545 -10% 10%

Arizona 417 624% 0%

Great Lakes 285 -10% 3%

Florida 259 1,126% -29%

Colorado 254 91% 2%

Southeast 188 -53% 9%

New York 131 116% -11%
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Regional Markets

Volume

Total reported shipments of fruit and vegetables from Mexico in fourth quarter 2022 were 2.82 million 

tons—3 percent higher than fourth quarter 2021 (year to year). The sum of the top five commodities shipped 

from the U.S.-Mexico border decreased 1 percent year to year. Two of the top five commodities saw yearto-year decreases in the fourth quarter, including tomatoes, plum type (down 13 percent), and cucumbers 

(down 11 percent). Shipments of tomatoes increased 17 percent; shipments of avocados increased 5 

percent; and shipments of watermelons, seedless, increased 5 percent. 

Rates 

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

border crossings was $2.92 per mile—up 2 percent from third quarter 2022 to fourth quarter 2022 (quarter 

to quarter), and down 11 percent year to year. Rates for shipments between 501 miles and 1,500 miles 

from Texas-Mexico border crossings averaged $3.08 per mile—up 2 percent quarter to quarter and down 11 

percent year to year.

Truck Overview 

Diesel fuel prices for border crossings from Arizona averaged $5.26 per gallon—down 3 percent quarter to 

quarter and up 34 percent year to year. Diesel fuel prices for border crossings from Texas averaged $4.67 

per gallon—down 4 percent quarter to quarter and up 37 percent year to year. Mexico crossings through 

Calexico and San Louis reported adequate truck availability in November and December. (Truck availability 

was not reported in October.) Mexico crossings through Nogales, AZ, reported adequate truck availability 

throughout the quarter. Mexico crossings through South Texas reported a slight surplus of trucks in October, 

a surplus of trucks in November, and adequate truck availability in December. 

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

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

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

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

U.S.-Mexico Border

Commodity 4th Quarter 

2022

Share of 

MexicoTotal Total

Previous 

Quarter

Same 

Quarter 

Last Year

Current Quarter as % change 

from:

Previous Qtr Same Qtr Last Year

Avocados 318 11% 216 302 47% 5%

Cucumbers 228 8% 153 256 49% -11%

Tomatoes, Plum Type 215 8% 230 248 -7% -13%

Watermelons, 

Seedless 181 6% 39 173 361% 5%

Tomatoes 177 6% 146 151 21% 17%

Top 5 Total 1,119 40% 784 1,129 43% -1%

Mexico Total 2,823 100% 2,207 2,744 28% 3%
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Texas California Arizona New Mexico

Commodity

4th 

Quarter 

2022

Commodity

4th 

Quarter 

2022

Commodity

4th 

Quarter 

2022

Commodity

4th 

Quarter 

2022

Avocados 308 Tomatoes, Plum 

Type 65 Squash 126 Peppers, Other 52 

Limes 148 Onions Green 41 Cucumbers 119 Pumpkins < 1

Tomatoes, 

Plum Type 132 Misc Tropical 38 Watermelons, Seedless 107 Misc Tropical < 1

Tomatoes 126 Cucumbers 31 Peppers, Bell 

Type 47 Garlic < 1

Broccoli 84 Asparagus 24 Tomatoes 39 Onions Dry < 1

Mexico through 

TX Total 1,706 Mexico through CA Total 405 Mexico through AZ Total 659 Mexico through NM Total 53 

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

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

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

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

$3.65

$3.00

$2.89

$2.76

$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.

$3.08

$3.65

$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

2019 2020 2021 2022

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

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

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

$2.92

$2.76

$2.83

$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 October November December 4th Quarter

Imperial, Coachella Valleys Ca, Central And 

Western Az, Mexico Crossings Through Calexico 

And San Luis

- 3 2.78 2.89

Mexico Crossings Through Nogales, Arizona 2.5 2.80 3.28 2.86

Mexico Crossings Through South Texas 1.7 1.4 2.6 1.9

Regional Average Availability 2.1 2.40 2.89 2.46

Diesel Fuel Price ($/gallon), through Texas 4.89 4.83 4.31 4.67

Diesel Fuel Price ($/gallon), through Arizona 5.41 5.40 4.98 5.26

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 4th Quarter 

2022

Share of 

California 

Total

Previous 

Quarter

Same 

Quarter 

Last Year

Current Quarter as % change 

from:

Previous Qtr Same Qtr Last Year

Oranges 359 18% 170 330 112% 9%

Grapes 354 17% 384 352 -8% 1%

Lemons 214 11% 132 185 63% 16%

Clementines 199 10% - 182 - 9%

Celery 181 9% 160 198 14% -8%

Top 5 Total 1,307 65% 846 1,246 55% 5%

California Total 2,025 100% 2,977 2,143 -32% -5%

Volume

In fourth quarter 2022, USDA reported total shipments of fruit and vegetables from California were 2.03 

million tons—down 5 percent from fourth quarter 2021. The sum of the top five commodities shipped from 

California increased 5 percent year to year. Four of the top five commodities saw year-to-year increases, 

including lemons (up 16 percent); oranges (up 9 percent); clementines (up 9 percent); and grapes (up 1 

percent). Shipments of celery decreased 8 percent. 

Rates 

In fourth quarter 2022, truck rates for shipments between 501 miles and 1,500 miles averaged $3.71 per 

mile. This was down 19 percent quarter to quarter and down 29 percent year to year. 

Truck Overview 

Diesel fuel prices averaged $6.00 per gallon—a 5-percent decrease quarter to quarter and a 28-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.

$14.94

$3.71

$2.89

$2.79 $2.00

$7.00

$12.00

$17.00

$22.00

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

2019 2020 2021 2022

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

Region/Reporting District October November December 4th Quarter

Kern District California 3 3 2.75 2.92

Northern California Including San Joaquin 

Valley 3 - - 3

Oxnard District California 3 3 2.75 2.92

Salinas-Watsonville California 3 3 2.75 2.92

San Joaquin Valley California 3 3 - 3

Santa Maria California 3 3 2.75 2.92

South District California 3 3 3 3

Regional Average Availability 3 3 2.8 2.93

Diesel Fuel Price ($/gallon) 6.33 6.12 5.56 6.00
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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 4th Quarter 

2022

Share of 

PNW Total

Previous 

Quarter

Same 

Quarter 

Last Year

Current Quarter as % change 

from:

Previous Qtr Same Qtr Last Year

Apples 630 39% 540 676 17% -7%

Potatoes 437 27% 430 447 1% -2%

Onions Dry 385 24% 222 357 73% 8%

Pears 167 10% 34 159 394% 5%

Peaches 1 < 1% 10 < 1 -89% 1,053%

Top 5 Total 1,620 100% 1,236 1,640 31% -1%

PNW Total 1,621 100% 1,377 1,640 18% -1%

Volume 

In fourth quarter 2022, total reported shipments of fruit and vegetables from PNW were 1.62 million tons, 

decreasing 1 percent year to year. The sum of the top five commodities shipped from PNW also decreased 

1 percent year to year. Two of the top five commodities saw year-to-year decreases, including apples (down 

7 percent) and potatoes (down 2 percent). Shipments of peaches increased 1,053 percent; shipments of 

onions, dry, increased 8 percent; and shipments of pears increased 5 percent. 

Rates 

The quarterly average truck rate for shipments between 501 miles and 1,500 miles was $2.94 per mile, 

increasing 13 percent quarter to quarter and decreasing 7 percent year to year.

Truck Overview 

Diesel fuel prices averaged $5.26 per gallon—down 3 percent quarter to quarter and up 34 percent year 

to year. Throughout the quarter, monthly average truck availability was reported as adequate for all PNW 

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 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.

$8.63

$2.94

$3.05

$1.00

$3.00

$5.00

$7.00

$9.00

$11.00

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

2019 2020 2021 2022

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

Region/Reporting District October November December 4th Quarter

Columbia Basin Washington 3 3.21 3 3.07

Idaho And Malheur County, Oregon - 3 3 3

Upper Valley, Twin Falls-Burley District Idaho 3.44 3.2 3 3.21

Yakima Valley And Wenatchee District, 

Washington 3 3.18 3 3.06

Regional Average Availability 3.15 3.15 3 3.10

Diesel Fuel Price ($/gallon) 5.41 5.40 4.98 5.26
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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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Arizona

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

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

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

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

Commodity 4th Quarter 

2022

Share of 

Arizona 

Total

Previous 

Quarter

Same 

Quarter 

Last Year

Current Quarter as % change 

from:

Previous Qtr Same Qtr Last Year

Lettuce, Iceberg 106 25% - 122 - -13%

Lettuce, Processed 103 25% - 54 - 92%

Lettuce, Romaine 102 24% - 111 - -9%

Cantaloupe 40 10% 26 25 58% 59%

Broccoli 12 3% - 20 - -38%

Top 5 Total 364 87% 26 332 1,325% 10%

Arizona Total 417 100% 57 416 624% < 1%

Volume

During fourth quarter 2022, total reported shipments of fruit and vegetables from Arizona were 417,000 

tons—flat compared to the same period of 2021. The sum of the top five commodities shipped from Arizona 

increased 10 percent year to year. Two of the top five commodities saw year-to-year increases in the fourth 

quarter, including lettuce, processed (up 92 percent), and cantaloupe (up 59 percent). Shipments of broccoli 

decreased by 38 percent; shipments of lettuce, iceberg, decreased by 13 percent; and shipments of lettuce, 

romaine, decreased by 9 percent. 

Rates

The quarterly average truck rate for shipments between 501 miles and 1,500 miles was $3.31 per mile—

down 41 percent year to year. A quarter-to-quarter analysis was not available because Arizona did not report 

a third quarter average truck rate for shipments between 501 miles and 1,500 miles. 

Truck Overview 

Diesel fuel prices averaged $5.26 per gallon—down 3 percent quarter to quarter and up 34 percent year to 

year. In November and December, monthly average truck availability was reported as adequate for all Arizona 

districts. Average truck availability was not reported in October. 
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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.

$9.38

$3.31

$2.72 $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

2019 2020 2021 2022

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

Region/Reporting District October November December 4th Quarter

Imperial, Coachella Valleys Ca, Central And 

Western Az, Mexico Crossings Through 

Calexico And San Luis

- 3 2.78 2.89

Regional Average Availability - 3 2.78 2.89

Diesel Fuel Price ($/gallon) 5.41 5.40 4.98 5.26
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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 2021 2022

Shortage

Slight 

Shortage

Slight

Surplus

Surplus

Adequate
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Great Lakes

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

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

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

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

Commodity 4th Quarter 

2022

Share of 

Great Lakes 

Total

Previous 

Quarter

Same 

Quarter 

Last Year

Current Quarter as % change 

from:

Previous Qtr Same Qtr Last Year

Potatoes 186 65% 131 194 43% -4%

Apples 61 21% 9 42 597% 44%

Onions Dry 21 8% 6 19 285% 10%

Cabbage 7 3% 21 4 -65% 91%

Celery 4 1% 12 3 -69% 12%

Top 5 Total 279 98% 177 262 57% 7%

Great Lakes Total 285 100% 315 276 -10% 3%

Volume

Total reported shipments of fruit and vegetables from the Great Lakes in fourth quarter 2022 were 285,000 

tons, up 3 percent year to year. The sum of the top five commodities shipped from the Great Lakes increased 

7 percent year to year. Four of the top five commodities increased year to year, including cabbage (up 91 

percent); apples (up 44 percent); celery (up 12 percent); and onions, dry (up 10 percent). Shipments of 

potatoes decreased 4 percent.

Rates

The quarterly average truck rate for shipments between 501 miles and 1,500 miles was $4.21 per mile—

down 11 percent quarter to quarter and down 17 percent year to year.

Truck Overview

Diesel fuel prices averaged $5.03 per gallon—down 3 percent quarter to quarter and up 41 percent year to 

year. Throughout the quarter, monthly average truck availability was reported as adequate for all Great Lakes 

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

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

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

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

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

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

$6.20

$4.21

$3.50

$0.00

$2.00

$4.00

$6.00

$8.00

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

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

Region/Reporting District October November December 4th Quarter

Central Wisconsin 3 3 3 3

Minnesota-North Dakota (Red River Valley) - 2.79 3 2.89

Regional Average Availability 3 2.89 3 2.96

Diesel Fuel Price ($/gallon) 5.23 5.25 4.61 5.03
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Source: AMS Transportation Services Division analysis of AMS Specialty Crops Program Market News data.

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

Figure 16: Refrigerated Truck Availability Monthly Ratings for Great Lakes 

1

2

3

4

5

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

Prior 3-Year Average 2021 2022

Shortage

Slight 

Shortage

Slight

Surplus

Surplus

Adequate
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Data Reporting and Publication Window

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

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

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

shipments during the quarter. 

Data Sources

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

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

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

Regional Markets

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

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

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

Shipment Volumes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

through USDA, AMS, Market News.

Rates

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

open flatbeds.

Regional Rates

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

National Rates

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

volume between origin and destination.

Additional Information

Terms and References
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Authors

Kranti Mulik, Coordinator; Analyst

Kranti.Mulik@usda.gov, 202.756.2577

Jesse Gastelle, Analyst 

Jesse.Gastelle@usda.gov, 202.690.1144

Alexis Heyman, Analyst

Alexis.Heyman@usda.gov, 847.699.2414

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. March 2023 Web. <https://dx.doi.org/10.9752/TS051.03-2023> 

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