Truck Rate Report - Nov. 4

Truck rates are mostly stable to slightly lower this week. From the USDA's Truck Rate Report on Nov. 4:

A slight shortage of trucks was reported for the following commodities and regions:onions from Idaho and Malheur County, Oregon. A slight surplus of trucks was reported for the following commodities and regions: pears from Sacramento & San Joaquin Valley California, citrus, bell peppers and strawberries from South District California, potatoes from San Luis Valley Colorado, mixed vegetables from Central & South Florida, tomatoes from Central Florida, and tomatoes from West District Florida. A surplus of trucks was reported for the following commodities and regions: mixed vegetables from South Georgia, sweet potatoes from Louisiana and Mississippi, citrus, avocados and mixed fruits and vegetables from Mexico Crossings Through Texas. Idaho and Malheur County, Oregon noted a truck slight truck shortage for refers, adequate for flatbeds. FIRST REPORT was issued for mixed vegetables from Central & South Florida, tomatoes from Central Florida, nd tomatoes from West District Florida. LAST REPORT was issued for pears from acramento & San Joaquin Valley California, and cabbage from Northeast Colorado. All other districts reported an adequate supply of trucks.