DAT Solutions
JUNE 20, 2017
Fresno volumes were down unexpectedly, and so were load counts out of the Ontario market in Southern California and along the border in Nogales, AZ. Still, USDA data shows that California’s vegetable shipments in May were the strongest they’ve been since 2013, despite delayed harvests, so June totals may also beat expectations.
DAT Solutions
JUNE 13, 2017
That, combined with higher demand out of California, led to some big spikes in reefer rates. We did get the expected bump in rates out of Fresno though, and California produce shipments are expected to remain strong at least until the 4th of July. Miami to Baltimore was down 33¢ to $2.28/mile.
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DAT Solutions
DECEMBER 4, 2018
Demand for reefers could heat up again as we get closer to Christmas. Twin Falls, ID, to Baltimore gained 24¢ at $3.26. Fresno to Baltimore fell 29¢ at $2.41/mile. Reefer activity picked up after Thanksgiving, but not nearly as much as dry van freight. McAllen, TX, to Atlanta rose 25¢ to $2.36.
DAT Solutions
MAY 6, 2019
Dark areas show where there's the greatest demand. Lakeland, FL to Baltimore surged 85¢ to $2.86/mi. Miami to Baltimore gained 51¢ to $3.05/mi. Fresno to Denver fell 15¢ to $2.32/mi. The national average load-to-truck ratio for reefers increased to 2.9 loads per truck last week. Falling rates.
DAT Solutions
MAY 22, 2018
Prices out of Miami and Lakeland plummeted, but the ripple effects also led to higher outbound rates in Atlanta , as prices adjust and demand shifts northward to Georgia produce. Aside from Florida, the southern band of states from California eastward experienced high demand for reefers last week. loads per truck. HOT MARKETS.
DAT Solutions
MARCH 26, 2019
The flatbed segment is the strongest of the three, with solid demand and load-to-truck ratios that have climbed over the past few weeks. California is emerging as a bright spot in spot market freight, as volume is building in the Golden State’s agricultural markets. Fresno to Seattle gained 17¢ to $2.57/mi.
DAT Solutions
APRIL 15, 2019
Demand for reefers is likely to increase this week as Easter approaches. Freight volumes were up more than 20% in the Lakeland, Florida market, as well as in Sacramento and Fresno , California. Fresno to Denver surged 40¢ to $2.24/mi. Fresno to Boston gained 19¢ to $2.23/mi. on Saturday. Rising Rates.
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