Truck rate report - Oct. 15

As diesel prices head lower, truck rates are under pressure. From the USDA weekly truck rate report, the Oct. 15 summary:


A shortage of trucks was reported for the following commodities and regions: onions from Idaho and Malheur County, Oregon and potatoes from Northwestern Washington. A slight shortage of trucks was reported for the following commodities and regions: potatoes from North and East Points Colorado and Upper Valley, Twin Falls-Burley District Idaho, potatoes and onions from Columbia Basin Washington. A slight surplus of trucks was reported for the following commodities and regions: potatoes from San Luis Valley Colorado. A surplus of trucks was reported for the following commodities and regions: sweet potatoes from Atwater Livingston California, carrots and grapes from Kern District California, pears from Sacramento & San Joaquin Valley California, apple pears, grapes, melons, peppers, and apples from San Joaquin Valley California, citrus, bell peppers, strawberries and avocados from South District California, mixed vegetables from South Georgia, sweet potatoes from Louisiana and Mississippi, citrus, avocados and mixed vegetables from Mexico Crossings Through Texas and watermelons from Texas. North and East Points Colorado noted an adequate supply of flatbed trucks and a slight shortage of refrigerated trucks. All other districts reported an adequate supply of trucks.