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USDA Produce Truck Rate Report: Florida goes shortage as rates jump 42% in single week

Data ending week of April 21, 2026 for truckload produce carriers & brokers The big picture Florida just broke.

Reefer report: California expands its reach, citrus surges again, and Yakima’s spike unwinds

Data analysis for the week ending Wednesday, April 14th, 2026 Week 16. All rates cited below exclude fuel surcharges, and

Flatbed report: When farmers stop buying, flatbed carriers stop hauling

Data analysis for the week ending Saturday, April 18th, 2026 Week 16. All rates cited below exclude fuel surcharges, and

Dry van report: Freight demand stays flat, but the sector story tells you everything

Data analysis for the week ending Saturday, April 18th, 2026 Week 16. All rates cited below exclude fuel surcharges, and

Flatbed report: Sand, stone, and the flatbed bounce

The flatbed market’s demand is closely tied to the health of the construction sector, particularly the sand and gravel market,

Reefer Produce Report: Salinas is open, Yakima explodes, and Nogales cools — the spring transition is here

The spring transition just hit the produce freight map. Salinas-Watsonville appeared in the USDA report for the first time this

Dry van report: The freight market just flashed its biggest warning since 2022

The March Logistics Managers’ Index (LMI) hit 65.7, the highest since May 2022, driven by a surge in Transportation Prices

AI & cybersecurity: What everyone should know

Artificial Intelligence is no longer just a buzzword — it’s actively changing how businesses protect themselves online. Here’s a look

Reefer Produce Report: Nogales hits shortage, California breaks out, and Florida finally bounces

Vidalia Onion pack date has been announced for April 13, marking the official starting line of the 2026 produce season

Flatbed report: ATA Tonnage Index hits three-year high as trucking volumes jump in February

The ATA’s seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index rose 2.6% in February to 116.2, following a 0.7% gain in January

Flatbed report: Farm equipment sales are still sliding, and flatbed carriers are feeling it

The agriculture equipment sector hasn’t found its floor yet. According to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ February 2026 report, total