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

Pacific Northwest............................ 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 2021 U.S. truck shipments of fresh produce were 11.51 million tons, 14 percent higher 

than the previous quarter, and 7 percent higher than same quarter last year.

Also, in the second quarter, shipments from the Mexico border were 3.51 million tons, higher than those from any 

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

and vegetables. The next four top regions by volume were as follows: shipments from California were 3.43 million tons, 

representing 30 percent of the total; shipments from the Pacific Northwest (PNW) were 1.50 million tons, representing 

13 percent of the total; movements from Florida were 1.05 million tons, representing 9 percent of the reported total; 

and finally, shipments from the Southeast were 609,000 tons, representing 5 percent of the total. 

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

► Seedless Watermelons (11 percent)

► Potatoes (10 percent)

► Apples (6 percent)

► Dry Onions (6 percent)

► Oranges (6 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 2021, the U.S. diesel fuel price averaged $3.21 per gallon—up 11 percent from the previous 

quarter and up 32 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

Q2 2020 2.57 2.51 2.27 1.55

Q3 2020 2.95 2.56 2.53 1.44

Q4 2020 3.26 2.92 2.85 1.66

Q1 2021 2.68 2.89 2.55 1.75

Q2 2021 3.13 3.70 2.97 1.92

Q2 Change from 

Previous Quarter 17% 28% 17% 10%

Q2 Change from Same 

Quarter Last Year 22% 47% 31% 24%

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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 2.89 3.70

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, 2nd Quarter 2021 ($/Mile)

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

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

2nd Quarter, 2021 1st Quarter, 2021

U.S. Origin April May June January February March

Arizona 4.17 n/a 5.27 3.89 3.88 4.18

California 3.99 4.50 4.80 3.50 3.53 4.07

Florida 3.55 3.99 3.81 2.28 2.80 3.16

Great Lakes 3.97 4.01 3.77 3.89 3.80 3.94

Mexico-Arizona 3.29 4.56 3.85 3.04 3.21 3.21

Mexico-Texas 3.03 3.33 3.20 2.93 2.90 2.95

New York 4.40 4.40 4.40 4.77 4.45 4.40

Other 2.98 3.20 3.47 2.52 2.53 2.76

PNW 2.51 2.56 2.57 2.40 2.31 2.50

Southeast 4.33 4.49 4.63 4.42 4.42 4.42

Texas 2.98 3.36 n/a 3.66 3.48 3.34

Destination

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

Arizona 3.98 3.72 3.64 3.75 4.90 n/a 3.77 3.75 3.71

California 3.91 3.72 3.64 3.72 4.35 n/a 3.72 3.72 3.66

Florida 3.85 4.01 3.76 2.91 n/a n/a 2.71 4.19 3.73

Great Lakes 3.89 4.23 3.85 4.46 3.18 n/a 3.19 4.47 3.95

MexicoArizona 3.51 3.75 3.73 3.23 4.35 3.44 3.46 3.77 3.81

MexicoTexas 3.39 3.27 3.26 2.98 3.55 1.97 2.91 3.46 3.32

New York 5.00 7.58 14.71 n/a n/a n/a 3.79 n/a 10.87

Other 3.53 2.88 2.41 3.06 4.95 n/a 3.71 3.52 3.09

PNW 3.05 3.05 3.06 2.99 3.01 2.54 2.92 3.22 3.02

Southeast 6.72 5.63 4.54 4.21 3.58 2.09 4.22 5.37 5.08

Texas 3.96 3.41 n/a 2.99 4.04 n/a 3.23 3.36 3.52
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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 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 8,367 9,667 10,567 7,617 6,375 n/a 9,808 10,125 9,825

California 8,762 10,156 11,067 7,818 6,424 n/a 10,446 10,559 10,175

Florida 1,836 3,842 5,002 3,462 n/a n/a 650 4,667 3,869

Great Lakes 3,759 3,708 4,683 1,308 3,535 n/a 5,442 4,264 3,662

MexicoArizona 6,309 8,815 10,067 5,821 4,265 1,927 7,873 9,415 9,138

MexicoTexas 3,904 5,862 7,162 4,262 1,777 3,146 4,450 6,927 6,308

New York 5,000 2,500 2,500 n/a n/a n/a 5,500 n/a 2,500

Other 3,137 5,153 5,175 2,963 2,502 n/a 6,860 5,740 5,693

PNW 7,106 7,532 8,425 5,368 5,553 2,593 8,716 8,258 7,620

Southeast 1,839 2,743 4,233 3,612 3,405 4,910 2,704 3,706 2,976

Texas 4,200 5,870 n/a 4,060 1,736 n/a 4,718 6,390 6,415

3.20

3.24 3.26

3.02

3.12

3.02 3.06 2.90

2.43 2.43 2.47

2.89

3.21

2.30

2.50

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2.90

3.10

3.30

3.50

3.70

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

2018 2019 2020 2021

$/Gallon

U.S. diesel prices were up 11% from 

last quarter and were up 32% from 

the same quarter last year.
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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 2021 Price 

$/Gallon

Change From Last 

Quarter Change From Last Year

East Coast 3.19 10% 26%

California 4.03 10% 25%

New England 3.14 9% 18%

Central Atlantic 3.36 9% 24%

Lower Atlantic 3.09 10% 29%

Gulf Coast 2.99 12% 35%

Midwest 3.15 11% 38%

Rocky Mountain 3.33 17% 39%

West Coast Except California 3.36 12% 29%

U.S. 3.21 11% 32%

$0.00

$1.00

$2.00

$3.00

$4.00

$5.00

$6.00

$0.00

$0.50

$1.00

$1.50

$2.00

$2.50

$3.00

$3.50

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

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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

2018 Q2 3.20 2.99 6% 6% 25% 24%

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 2.89 17% -1% > -1% 13%

Q2 3.21 3.70 11% 28% 32% 47%
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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 4/6 4/13 4/20 4/27 5/4 5/11 5/18 5/25 6/1 6/8 6/15 6/22 6/29

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, Eggplant, Romaine Lettuce, Leaf Lettuce, Broccoli, 

Cauliflower, Celery

3 4 4 4 4 4

Kern District California Carrots 3 4 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

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

Romaine Lettuce, Kale 3 4 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

Salinas-Watsonville 

California

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

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

Lettuce

3 4 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

San Joaquin Valley 

California Apricots, Nectarines, Peaches 4 4 4

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

Leaf Lettuce, Romaine Lettuce, Lettuce, Leaf Lettuce 3 4 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

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

Florida Commodities 4/6 4/13 4/20 4/27 5/4 5/11 5/18 5/25 6/1 6/8 6/15 6/22 6/29

Central & South Florida

Cantaloupe, Sweet Corn, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Bell Peppers, 

Other Peppers, Tomatoes, Cherry Tomatoes, Grape Tomatoes, 

Plum Tomatoes, Watermelons, Beans, Squash, Fresh Cut Cabbage, 

Radishes, Endive, Escarole, Vegetables, Melons, Berries

5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

Florida Potatoes 4 3 3 5 5 5 5 4

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

Watermelons, Cucumbers 5 5 5 5

Great Lakes (MI & WI) Commodities 4/6 4/13 4/20 4/27 5/4 5/11 5/18 5/25 6/1 6/8 6/15 6/22 6/29

Central Wisconsin Potatoes, Onions 4 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 3 3 3 4 4

Michigan Apples 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 4/6 4/13 4/20 4/27 5/4 5/11 5/18 5/25 6/1 6/8 6/15 6/22 6/29

 Nogales, Arizona

Grapes, Honeydews, Mangos, Watermelons, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, 

Plum Tomatoes, Grape Tomatoes, Bell Peppers, Other Peppers, 

Eggplant, Squash, Round Green Beans, Tomatillos, Oranges, 

Sweet Corn, Grapefruit, Beans, Corn, Honeydew, Peppers, 

Tomatoes,Watermelon

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

 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 4 5 4 4 3 3 4 4 4

 Texas Limes, Tomatoes, Broccoli, Watermelon, Mixed Fruit and Vegetables 4 4

Southern New Mexico Dry Onions 5 5 5

Southeast (GA, SC, & NC) Commodities 4/6 4/13 4/20 4/27 5/4 5/11 5/18 5/25 6/1 6/8 6/15 6/22 6/29

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

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

Watermelons 5 5

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

Peppers, Squash, Watermelons, Mixed Vegetables, Cabbage, Greens 5 5 5 5

Vidalia District Georgia Dry Onions 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

Texas and Oklahoma Commodities 4/6 4/13 4/20 4/27 5/4 5/11 5/18 5/25 6/1 6/8 6/15 6/22 6/29

Lower Rio Grande Valley, 

Texas Dry Onions 5 4 4 4 4

Pacific Northwest (ID, OR, &, WA) Commodities 4/6 4/13 4/20 4/27 5/4 5/11 5/18 5/25 6/1 6/8 6/15 6/22 6/29

Columbia Basin Washington Potatoe`s, Dry Onions, Onions 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

Idaho And Malheur County, 

Oregon Dry Onions, Onions 4 4 4 4 4 4

Upper Valley, Twin Falls-Burley 

District Idaho Potatoes 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

Yakima Valley & Wenatchee 

District Washington Apples, Apricots, Blueberries, Cherries, Pears 4 4 3 4 5 4 4 3 4 4 4 3 4
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Source: AMS Transportation Services Division analysis of AMS Specialty Crops Program Market News data.

Reported U.S. Shipments

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

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

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

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

0

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4,000

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14,000

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(1,000 Tons)

2nd quarter 2021 U.S. shipments increased 14%compared to the

previous quarter, and increased 7%

compared to the same quarter last

year.

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

2021 10,113 11,507 21,620

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.

Note: On Jan. 1, 2020, Specialty Crops Market News transitioned to the Department of Homeland Security ACE reporting system. According to 

AMS Speciality Crops Program, ACE is a more complete data system than their prior source and is an important factor behind the large increase in 

movements from the Canada border.

Commodity 2nd Quarter 

2021

Previous 

Quarter

Same Quarter 

Last Year

Current Quarter as % change from:

Previous Qtr Same Qtr Last Year

Watermelons, 

Seedless 1,211 116 1,469 947% -18%

Potatoes 1,101 1,185 1,108 -7% -1%

Apples 730 842 761 -13% -4%

Onions Dry 709 695 767 2% -8%

Oranges 707 831 735 -15% -4%

Strawberries 446 409 416 9% 7%

Tomatoes 438 713 499 -39% -12%

Avocados 365 751 576 -51% -37%

Cucumbers 345 584 453 -41% -24%

Lettuce, Iceberg 340 312 359 9% -5%

Origin 2nd Quarter 2021 Volume % Change from Last Quarter % Change From Same Quarter 

Last Year

Mexico 3506 -1% 20%

California 3426 52% 1%

PNW 1504 -16% -1%

Florida 1053 64% 11%

Southeast 609 412% -5%

Canada 331 15% 56%

Arizona 227 -63% 20%

Texas 207 80% -33%

Colorado 175 -15% 11%

Great Lakes 105 -41% -22%
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Regional Markets

Volume

USDA reported total shipments of fruits and vegetables from Mexico in second quarter 2021 were 3.51 

million tons, a 20-percent increase year to year. The sum of the top five commodities shipped from the 

U.S.-Mexico border also increased 21 percent year to year. Four of top five commodities saw year-toyear increases in the second quarter, including cucumbers (32 percent), tomatoes (31 percent), seedless 

watermelon (27 percent), and avocados (21 percent). Shipments of tomatoes (plum type) decreased by 3 

percent. 

Rates 

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

crossings, averaged $3.90 per mile. This was up 23 percent from first quarter to second quarter 2021 (quarter 

to quarter) and up 53 percent from second quarter 2020 to second quarter 2021 (year to year). Rates for 

shipments between 501 miles and 1,500 miles, from Texas border crossings, averaged $3.19 per mile, up 9 

percent quarter to quarter and up 42 percent year to year.

Truck Overview 

Diesel fuel prices for border crossings from Arizona averaged $3.36 per gallon—a 12-percent increase quarter 

to quarter and a 29-percent increase year to year. Diesel fuel prices for border crossings from Texas averaged 

$2.99 per gallon—up 12-percent quarter to quarter and up 35 year to year. All Mexico crossings districts 

reported a slight shortage in monthly average truck availability throughout the quarter, except for crossings 

through Texas, which did not report in May and 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 

2021

Share of 

MexicoTotal Total

Previous 

Quarter

Same 

Quarter 

Last Year

Current Quarter as % change 

from:

Previous Qtr Same Qtr Last Year

Watermelons, 

Seedless 377 11% 58 298 552% 27%

Avocados 293 8% 371 242 -21% 21%

Cucumbers 241 7% 272 183 -11% 32%

Tomatoes, Plum Type 211 6% 267 218 -21% -3%

Tomatoes 209 6% 289 160 -28% 31%

Top 5 Total 1,331 38% 1,257 1,101 6% 21%

Mexico Total 3,506 100% 3,554 2,927 -1% 20%
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Texas California Arizona New Mexico

Commodity

2nd 

Quarter 

2021

Commodity

2nd 

Quarter 

2021

Commodity

2nd 

Quarter 

2021

Commodity

2nd 

Quarter 

2021

Avocados 287 Strawberries 83 Watermelons, 

Seedless 342 Onions Dry 11 

Limes 150 Onions Green 50 Grapes 172 Peppers, Other 7 

Tomatoes 143 Misc Tropical 39 Cucumbers 112 Misc Tropical < 1

Mangoes 121 Peppers, Other 35 Tomatoes, 

Plum Type 104 Tomatoes < 1

Cucumbers 98 Tomatoes, Plum 

Type 33 Squash 99 Onions Green < 1

Mexico through 

TX Total 1,662 Mexico through CA Total 563 Mexico through AZ Total 1,263 Mexico through NM Total 18 

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)

$3.55

$3.54

$3.29

$3.73

$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 5: Truck Rates from U.S.-Mexico Border ($/Mile by Distance Traveled)
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Any gaps in the chart lines are the result of quarters with no reported data for the region.

$3.19

$3.55

$2.97

$1.00

$1.50

$2.00

$2.50

$3.00

$3.50

$4.00

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

2018 2019 2020 2021

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

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

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

$3.60

$3.90

$3.73

$1.00

$2.00

$3.00

$4.00

$5.00

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

2018 2019 2020 2021

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

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

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

Region/Reporting District April May June 2nd Quarter

Mexico Crossings Through Nogales, Arizona 4.53 5 4.05 4.53

Mexico Crossings Through South Texas 3.5 4.25 3.6 3.78

Mexico Crossings Through Texas 4 - - 4

Regional Average Availability 4.01 4.63 3.83 4.15

Diesel Fuel Price ($/gallon), through Texas 2.93 3.00 3.04 2.99

Diesel Fuel Price ($/gallon), through Arizona 3.25 3.36 3.47 3.36

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

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

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

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

1

2

3

4

5

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

Prior 3-Year Average 2020 2021

Shortage

Slight 

Shortage

Slight

Surplus

Surplus

Adequate

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

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

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

Table 14: Reported Top Five Commodities Shipped from California (1,000 tons)

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

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

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

Commodity

2nd 

Quarter 

2021

Share of 

California 

Total

Previous 

Quarter

Same 

Quarter 

Last Year

Current Quarter as % change 

from:

Previous Qtr Same Qtr Last Year

Oranges 650 19% 743 662 -13% -2%

Strawberries 353 10% 58 387 510% -9%

Tangerines 324 9% 437 161 -26% 102%

Lettuce, Iceberg 297 9% 52 305 476% -3%

Lemons 262 8% 286 304 -8% -14%

Top 5 Total 1,887 55% 1,575 1,819 20% 4%

California Total 3,426 100% 2,258 3,388 52% 1%

Volume

Total reported shipments of fruits and vegetables from California in second quarter 2021 were 3.43 million 

tons, up 1 percent year to year. The top five commodities shipped from California increased 4 percent from 

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

lemons (14 percent), strawberries (9 percent), iceberg lettuce (3 percent), and oranges (2 percent). 

Shipments of tangerines increased sharply, by 102 percent.

Rates 

The quarterly average truck rate for shipments between 501 miles and 1,500 miles was $4.46 per mile—a 

20-percent increase quarter to quarter and a 59-percent increase year to year.

Truck Overview 

Diesel fuel prices averaged $4.03 per gallon—a 10-percent increase quarter to quarter and a 25-percent 

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

shortage for all California districts, except for San Joaquin Valley California district, which reported adequate 

availability in June and the Imperial, Palo Verde and Coachella Valleys, California and Central and Western 

Arizona district which reported adequate availability in April and a slight shortage in 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 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.

$4.46

$3.85

$3.69

$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 April May June 2nd Quarter

Imperial, Palo Verde And Coachella Valleys, 

California And Central And Western Arizona 3.5 - 4 3.75

Kern District California 4.25 4.5 4 4.25

Oxnard District California 4.25 4.5 4 4.25

Salinas-Watsonville California 4.25 4.5 4 4.25

San Joaquin Valley California - - 3.6 3.6

Santa Maria California 4.25 4.5 4 4.25

South District California 3.72 4.53 4 4.08

Regional Average Availability 4.04 4.51 3.94 4.16

Diesel Fuel Price ($/gallon) 3.98 4.02 4.10 4.03
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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 10: Refrigerated Truck Availability Monthly Ratings for California

1

2

3

4

5

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

Prior 3-Year Average 2020 2021

Shortage

Slight 

Shortage

Slight

Surplus

Surplus

Adequate
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Pacific Northwest

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 

2021

Share of 

PNW Total

Previous 

Quarter

Same 

Quarter 

Last Year

Current Quarter as % change 

from:

Previous Qtr Same Qtr Last Year

Apples 667 44% 709 685 -6% -3%

Potatoes 481 32% 513 511 -6% -6%

Onions Dry 208 14% 431 154 -52% 35%

Cherries 75 5% - 92 - -18%

Pears 62 4% 133 70 -53% -11%

Top 5 Total 1,494 99% 1,785 1,512 -16% -1%

PNW Total 1,504 100% 1,785 1,523 -16% -1%

Volume 

During second quarter 2021, total reported shipments of fruits and vegetables from PNW were 1.5 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. Except for dry onions (35-percent increase), the rest of the top five 

commodities saw year-to-year decreases this quarter: cherries (18 percent), pears (11 percent), potatoes (6 

percent), and apples (3 percent).

Rates 

The quarterly average truck rate for shipments between 501 miles and 1,500 miles was $2.54 per mile, 

increasing 5 percent quarter to quarter and 28 percent year to year.

Truck Overview 

Diesel fuel prices averaged $3.36 per gallon, with an increase of 12 percent quarter to quarter and a 

29-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, OR, which didn’t report in 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.

$8.41

$2.54

$2.94

$3.15

$1.00

$3.00

$5.00

$7.00

$9.00

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 April May June 2nd Quarter

Columbia Basin Washington 4 4 4 4

Idaho And Malheur County, Oregon 4 4 - 4

Upper Valley, Twin Falls-Burley District Idaho 4 4 4 4

Yakima Valley & Wenatchee District 

Washington 3.75 4 3.8 3.85

Regional Average Availability 3.94 4 3.93 3.96

Diesel Fuel Price ($/gallon) 3.25 3.36 3.47 3.36
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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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Florida

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

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

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

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

Commodity

2nd 

Quarter 

2021

Share of 

Florida 

Total

Previous 

Quarter

Same 

Quarter 

Last Year

Current Quarter as % change 

from:

Previous Qtr Same Qtr Last Year

Watermelons, 

Seedless 456 43% - 453 - 1%

Corn-Sweet 119 11% 47 103 151% 15%

Tomatoes 106 10% 95 88 11% 21%

Potatoes 83 8% 36 71 127% 17%

Watermelons, Seeded 43 4% - 30 - 42%

Top 5 Total 806 77% 179 745 350% 8%

Florida Total 1,053 100% 642 950 64% 11%

Volume

Total reported shipments of fruits and vegetables from Florida in second quarter 2021 were 1.05 million 

tons, up 11 percent year to year. The sum of the top five commodities shipped from Florida increased 

8 percent year to year. All of the top five commodities increased year to year: seeded watermelons (42 

percent), tomatoes (21 percent), potatoes (17 percent), sweet corn (15 percent), and seedless watermelons 

(1 percent).

Rates

The quarterly average truck rate for shipments between 501 miles and 1,500 miles was $3.78 per mile, up 32 

percent quarter to quarter and up 66 percent year to year.

Truck Overview

Diesel fuel prices averaged $3.09 per gallon, up 10 percent quarter to quarter, and up 29 percent year to 

year. For the Florida district, slight truck shortages were reported in April, and shortages were reported in 

May. For the Central and South Florida district, shortages were reported throughout the quarter. The North 

and West Florida district reported a shortage in 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 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.

$3.02

$3.78

$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

Region/Reporting District April May June 2nd Quarter

Central & South Florida 5 5 5 5

Florida 3.75 4.75 - 4.25

North & West Florida - - 5 5

Regional Average Availability 4.38 4.88 5 4.75

Diesel Fuel Price ($/gallon) 3.00 3.09 3.18 3.09
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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 2020 2021

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 

2021

Share of 

Southeast 

Total

Previous 

Quarter

Same 

Quarter 

Last Year

Current Quarter as % change 

from:

Previous Qtr Same Qtr Last Year

Watermelons, 

Seedless 187 31% - 213 - -12%

Onions Dry 81 13% - 77 - 5%

Sweet Potatoes 74 12% 75 66 -1% 12%

Corn-Sweet 46 8% - 53 - -13%

Blueberries 31 5% - 25 - 21%

Top 5 Total 418 69% 75 435 461% -4%

Southeast Total 609 100% 119 640 412% -5%

Volume

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

609,000 tons, down 5 percent year to year. The sum of the top five commodities shipped from the Southeast 

also fell 4 percent year to year. Three of the top five commodities saw year-to-year increases: blueberries (21 

percent), sweet potatoes (12 percent), and onions dry (5 percent). Shipments of sweet corn fell 13 percent 

and seedless watermelon fell 12 percent.

Rates

The quarterly average truck rate for shipments between 501 miles and 1,500 miles was $4.54 per mile, up 3 

percent quarter to quarter and up 32 percent year to year.

Truck Overview

Diesel fuel prices averaged $3.09 per gallon, up 10 percent quarter to quarter and up 29 percent year to 

year. Quarterly average truck availability was reported as a shortage in Eastern North Carolina and a slight 

shortage in Vidalia District Georgia. South Carolina and South Georgia reported shortages in 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 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.

$4.54

$6.12

$2.09

$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 April May June 2nd Quarter

Eastern North Carolina 4 5 5 4.67

South Carolina - - 5 5

South Georgia - - 5 5

Vidalia District Georgia 4 4 4 4

Regional Average Availability 4 4.5 4.75 4.42

Diesel Fuel Price ($/gallon) 3.00 3.09 3.18 3.09
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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 2020 2021

Shortage

Slight 

Shortage

Slight

Surplus

Surplus

Adequate
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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. January 2022 Web. <https://dx.doi.org/10.9752/TS051.01-2022> 

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