Skip to content
Freight Radar HQ

USDA reefer lane · Week of October 13, 2026

Reefer rate changes from South & Central California to Philadelphia

Here is the simple read for brokers and carriers, followed by the complete four-week rate history.

See all four weeks

Mixed produce

Latest report

+5%

Four weeks

-5%

Typical

$10,450

Citrus

Latest report

No change

Four weeks

0%

Typical

$10,100

Four-week rate trend

Mixed produce

Typical rate Reported range
This week
+5%
Four weeks
-5%
Typical now
$10,450
Four-week refrigerated truck rate trend from South & Central California to Philadelphia Typical rates are shown as a line. Vertical markers show the full USDA reported rate range for each week. $11,500 $11,000 $10,500 $10,000 $9,500 $10,950 Sep 22 $10,850 Sep 29 $9,980 Oct 6 $10,450 Oct 13
The line uses the midpoint of USDA’s “mostly” range when available, otherwise the midpoint of the full range. It is a benchmark, not a quote.

Four-week rate trend

Citrus

Typical rate Reported range
This week
No change
Four weeks
0%
Typical now
$10,100
Four-week refrigerated truck rate trend from South & Central California to Philadelphia Typical rates are shown as a line. Vertical markers show the full USDA reported rate range for each week. $11,000 $10,500 $10,000 $9,500 $9,000 $10,100 Sep 22 $10,100 Sep 29 $10,100 Oct 6 $10,100 Oct 13
The line uses the midpoint of USDA’s “mostly” range when available, otherwise the midpoint of the full range. It is a benchmark, not a quote.

For freight brokers

What to do

Start calling earlier and leave room in the budget. Carriers have more leverage on this lane.

For carriers

What to do

Capacity is tight or rates are rising. You may have room to hold for a stronger offer.

Verify the chart

The numbers behind it

Every point below links to the USDA report it came from. The full range is what USDA observed. “Typical” is the midpoint used for the chart.

Mixed produce

Rate date Typical Full range Weekly move Truck supply
Sep 22 $10,950 $10,600 to $11,300 No change Slight Shortage
Sep 29 $10,850 $10,500 to $11,200 -1% Slight Shortage
Oct 6 $9,980 $9,650 to $10,310 -8% Slight Shortage
Oct 13 $10,450 $10,400 to $10,500 +5% Adequate

Citrus

Rate date Typical Full range Weekly move Truck supply
Sep 22 $10,100 $9,200 to $10,900 +10% Shortage
Sep 29 $10,100 $9,200 to $10,900 No change Shortage
Oct 6 $10,100 $9,200 to $10,900 No change Shortage
Oct 13 $10,100 $9,200 to $10,900 No change Shortage

Read this correctly

  • This is a benchmark, not a quote. It covers a common 48 to 53 foot refrigerated trailer on the reported produce lane.
  • Rates include broker fees. Extra pickup, drop, and terminal charges generally are not included.
  • Blank is not zero. “Not comparable” means USDA did not publish a weekly percentage for that row.
  • Confirm the live market. Commodity, timing, stops, and truck requirements can move your actual price.
About the USDA National Truck Rate Report →