Refrigerated Freight Report
October 20, 2026
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National Fuel Averages
October 5 - October 9
$6.38
October 12 - October 16
$6.20
Current
$6.18
Freight Region Report
Arizona
Transition season will become very
competitive. Continuing to shift in
southwestern parts.
California (Northern)
Maintaining consistent rates is feasible.
As product moves south, be wary of
product quality issues.
California (Southern)
Availability remains tight, and this will continue
into transition season. Must work all freight in
advance and communicate effectively.
Eastern United States
Region is having a hard time establishing consistent coverage. Disruptions will
continue throughout Q4.
Georgia
Nothing concerning in northern Florida
or Georgia. Availability can become spotty
week to week. Monitor the spot market.
Florida (Northern)
Nothing concerning in northern Florida or Georgia. Availability can become spotty week to week.
Monitor the spot market.
Florida (Southern)
Isn’t as plentiful as previous weeks. Trucks
will move into Central Florida to capitalize
on better rates.
Idaho
Demanding conditions will persist
throughout fall shipping. Quality
carriers will cost a premium.
Midwest
Starting to notice positive movement across
all states, a good sign for the region. Negotiating
is beneficial.
New York
Expect carrier costs to remain elevated
statewide. Be wary of the Hudson Valley
tightening.
North Carolina
Capacity is moderately declining up the
East Coast. Try to maintain consistent rates.
Oregon
Trying to provide subtle relief in the short term. Wouldn’t get too greedy, and focus on maintaining regulars as this market fluctuates frequently.
South Carolina
Capacity is moderately declining
up the East Coast. Try to maintain consistent rates.
Texas
West Texas is moving the most. Amarillo
and Lubbock will take more effort this week.
Keep an eye on South Texas month to month.
Washington
Trying to provide subtle relief in the short term. Wouldn’t get too greedy, and focus on maintaining regulars as this market fluctuates frequently.