Truck rate report - Oct. 7

Many truck rates slide lower from Calif. shipping points this week. From the Oct. 7 USDA Truck Rate Report:


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 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, nectarines, melons, peaches, peppers, plums and apples from San Joaquin Valley California, citrus, bell peppers, strawberries and avocados from South District California, citrus, avocados, mangoes 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. LAST REPORT was issued for blueberries and celery from Michigan. FIRST REPORT was issued for mixed vegetables from South Georgia and potatoes from Minnesota-North Dakota (Red River Valley). All other districts reported an adequate supply of trucks.