Produce Truck Rates from South & Central CA
USDA truck rates for the week of Sep 28 · Diesel updated weekly · Border waits updated every 15 minutes
Truckload rates out of South & Central CA to every destination USDA reports this week. Pick a destination to see one lane on its own.
| Destination | Rate per load | Week | Trucks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AtlantaGrapefruit; Lemons; Oranges | $8,300–9,900 | unch | Shortage |
| BaltimoreLemons; Oranges; Grapefruit; Greens, Kale; +16 more | $9,500–11,200 | unch | Shortage |
| BostonGrapefruit; Lemons; Oranges | $10,300–11,800 | unch | Shortage |
| ChicagoGreens, Kale; Lettuce, Green Leaf; Lettuce, Romaine; Celery; +16 more | $6,800–8,000 | ▲19% | Shortage |
| DallasGrapefruit; Lemons; Oranges | $5,300–5,900 | unch | Shortage |
| MiamiLemons; Oranges; Grapefruit | $10,200–11,900 | unch | Shortage |
| New YorkSpinach; Greens, Kale; Lettuce, Red Leaf; Lettuce, Romaine; +16 more | $9,800–11,200 | ▲5% | Shortage |
| PhiladelphiaLettuce, Romaine; Radishes; Spinach; Lettuce, Iceberg; +16 more | $9,500–11,200 | ▼1% | Shortage |
| SeattleGrapefruit; Lemons; Oranges | $4,900–5,500 | unch | Shortage |
Trucks at origin:SurplusSlight surplusAdequateSlight shortageShortage
Diesel
| Region | Per gallon | Week |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. average | $6.382 | −0.147 |
| California | $8.181 | −0.065 |
| Gulf Coast (TX) | $5.955 | −0.222 |
| Lower Atlantic (FL, GA) | $5.953 | −0.186 |
Border wait times
| Crossing | Standard | FAST |
|---|---|---|
| CalexicoEast | Closed | Closed |
| LaredoColombia Solidarity | Closed | Closed |
| LaredoWorld Trade Bridge | Closed | Closed |
Commercial lanes only. FAST lanes are for pre-approved carriers.
Weather alerts on produce routes
- Flash Flood Warning in TXVal Verde, TX
- Flash Flood Warning in TXSutton, TX
- Flash Flood Warning in TXBrown, TX; Coleman, TX
- Flash Flood Warning in TXCrockett, TX; Sutton, TX
- Flash Flood Warning in TXKimble, TX
- Flash Flood Warning in TXWichita, TX
- Flash Flood Warning in TXCooke, TX; Montague, TX
- Flash Flood Warning in TXArcher, TX; Clay, TX
- Flash Flood Warning in TXPecos, TX; Terrell, TX
- Flood Warning in TXEl Paso, TX
Plus 5 more active alerts.
Sources: USDA AMS National Truck Rate Report (weekly), U.S. EIA weekly on-highway diesel prices, U.S. CBP Border Wait Times, and NOAA National Weather Service alerts. Truck rates are per load and indicative, not quotes.
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