Are you prepared for navigating the Springtime shift in temp-controlled freight capacity? Though some areas like Texas experienced severe crop damage this year from February’s polar vortex, we’re starting to see increased movement in Florida, Arizona, and California. According to DAT, “truckload produce volumes are expected to make a big comeback this summer, as restaurants re-open and regulations relax around social gatherings.” Volumes have been on the rise since early February and will continue to rise as temperatures heat up.
What is Produce Season?
Produce season typically runs from March through July, beginning in southern growing regions and moving north as temperatures rise. During this period, demand for temperature-controlled trucks spikes, tightening capacity and driving rate volatility — even for shippers outside the produce industry.
For a full breakdown of how produce season impacts capacity nationwide, see our guide to surviving the spring capacity crunch.
Case Studies
Reliable Coverage & Stable Pricing for a Texas Food Shipper.
Learn how Capstone helped a frozen food manufacturer lock in reliable coverage and stable pricing mid-produce-surge on shipments moving out of their southern Texas plant.
Reducing Wait Times & Managing Rejections for a National Produce Shipper.
Learn how Capstone saved a produce company more than $700,000 in rejection costs.
Need to Lock in Reliable Capacity Now?
As trucks reposition their assets to produce-growing regions like Florida, Arizona, and Southern California, we can help you control costs and become a shipper of choice.
If you have regular runs on lanes affected by produce season, consider setting up a time-specific contract with Capstone in the next month.