May 20, 2025
Overview & Projections
National Fuel Averages
Refrigerated Freight Report
Freight Region Report
Tender rejection rates increased by over 3% during Blitz Week, with most regions (except the Pacific Northwest) seeing above-average rate hikes. Capacity is expected to return to normal this week, although produce shipments will stay high as Memorial Weekend approaches.
Last week reflected the current market trends. While produce season has started and some carriers took time off, the changes weren’t drastic enough to raise immediate concerns.
The next big challenge for the spot market will be rising import volumes, which could lead to tighter conditions. Experts anticipate freight rates to spike in July and August, so it’s a good idea to finalize carrier contracts soon.
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May 12 - 16
Current
May 5 - 9
$3.49
$3.47
$3.50
Arizona
California (Northern)
California (Southern)
Shouldn’t be too difficult. Day to day consistency is prevalent. Good week to move melons.
Central California will be the most demanding with produce volumes heightened. Northern California is the best area in California for coverage.
Carriers getting back on the road will help the market early in the week. Rates will likely rise as the weekend approaches.
Eastern United States
Georgia
Florida (Northern)
Philadelphia and New Jersey more limited. Central Pennsylvania, a little better and stable. Western Pennsylvania, more plentiful. The Northeast will hold onto abundant availability.
Will be the toughest area to secure trucks. Mother's Day flower shipments last week hindered capacity and DOT Blitz will make things more difficult.
Will be the toughest area to secure trucks. Mother's Day flower shipments last week hindered capacity and DOT Blitz will make things more difficult.
Florida (Southern)
Idaho
Midwest
With Mother's Day flowers and road checks the last couple weeks, coverage is bound to somewhat improve. Remaining limited overall until produce season settles down.
Locking in trucks earlier in the week will be useful. May notice some shifts come Friday.
All areas are favorable to stable. Michigan and Illinois are improving. Central Indiana and Northern Wisconsin are fluctuating.
New York
North Carolina
Oregon
Stable to favorable in all areas until Friday. Subtle shifts are possible in the Buffalo area.
Capacity is scattered in both states. South Carolina continues to slowly lose coverage as carriers move south.
Quality area to secure trucks. Only region that didn’t alter much last week, meaning availability is strong.
South Carolina
Texas
Washington
Capacity is scattered in both states. South Carolina continues to slowly lose coverage as carriers move south.
Tough market to maintain consistency as capacity is spotty. Fluctuations are occurring daily in all areas.
Quality area to secure trucks. Only region that didn’t alter much last week, meaning availability is strong.