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    April 1, 2025

    Overview & Projections

    National Fuel Averages

    Refrigerated Freight Report

    Freight Region Report

    With load volumes down & the spot market balanced, long-haul shipments have moved into the number two spot of desired freight, behind local city shipments. According to Freight Waves, long hauls are typically one the least desired but with fewer loads available, it is currently forcing carriers to transition.

    Due to anticipation of new tariffs, businesses are preparing for uncertainty and loading up on goods. Consumer spending is currently down which can lead to warehouse congestion. Volumes will have to rise soon, or trucks will continue leaving the market causing more volatility down the road.

    Florida and South Texas volumes are starting to rise and Northern California is following. Produce volumes are beginning to ship out of Salinas areas. Northern California capacity is available but will begin to fluctuate.


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    March 24 - 28
    Current
    March 17 - 21
    $3.54
    $3.56
    $3.59
    Arizona
    California (Northern)
    California (Southern)
    Shouldn’t notice volatility until produce volumes move to Salinas. Consistent availability this week.
    Product is starting to ship and capacity is available. Currently a quality market to move freight. Central California is moderately tighter.
    Substantial shift shouldn’t occur until Yuma dries up and Northern California picks up. Similar conditions to Central California, moderately tight.
    Eastern United States
    Georgia
    Florida (Northern)
    No huge shifts. East coast port volumes are keeping rates up in New Jersey and Philadelphia. Pennsylvania is stable but will start improving in Q2. The northeast is slowly recuperating.
    Florida will become more difficult the further south you go. Georgia remains tight in Atlanta and Savannah areas.
    Florida will become more difficult the further south you go. Georgia remains tight in Atlanta and Savannah areas.
    Florida (Southern)
    Idaho
    Midwest
    Limited market persists. Carriers will take advantage of rising freight costs. This will continue week to week.
    Winter weather advisory in Wyoming may cause delays early in the week. Outside of that rates are fair.
    Winter storm watch in Northern Minnesota and Northern Wisconsin Tuesday and Wednesday. Capacity will scatter in those areas.
    New York
    North Carolina
    Oregon
    Volumes will decline throughout April. Area will become more favorable as carriers move east.
    North Carolina has improved in the Charlotte area. Currently stable conditions across both regions.
    Relatively neutral market. Slight fluctuations can occur day to day but nothing major. Anticipate this to continue throughout spring.
    South Carolina
    Texas
    Washington
    North Carolina has improved in the Charlotte area. Currently stable conditions across both regions.
    South Texas, Houston and Dallas areas are limited. Produce volumes will continue rising down south.
    Relatively neutral market. Slight fluctuations can occur day to day but nothing major. Anticipate this to continue throughout spring.
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