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DAT: Higher fuel costs lifted April truckload rates

Truckload spot and contract rates climbed sharply in April, but the gains came almost entirely from higher fuel costs, reported...

1 month ago 4 minute read

Produce industry headlines: May 14, 2026

Read about Millennials' changing grocery habits, Grocery Outlet's financial outlook, truck rates surging from South Texas, and more.

2 months ago 2 minute read

Produce industry headlines: May 12, 2026

Read about high gas prices affecting consumer spending, FMI on the latest CPI report, problems in the pizza industry, crop...

2 months ago 2 minute read

Produce industry headlines: May 8, 2026

Read about female leadership growth, crop losses, CEO changes, community giving, and a Mother’s Day tribute.

2 months ago 2 minute read

Week in Review: When do fuel prices change consumer behavior?

So far, grocery executives say they haven’t seen much change in their customers’ behavior due to rising fuel prices.

2 months ago 3 minute read

Produce industry headlines: May 7, 2026

Read about how consumers are trading to lower-priced retailers, how retailers and restaurants help celebrate moms, and more.

2 months ago 2 minute read

Truckload capacity pulls back as driving spot rates rise

Spot rates increased across all three equipment types during the week of April 26-May 2, with flatbed leading again.

2 months ago 4 minute read

Produce industry headlines: April 27, 2026

Links include a look inside Food Lion's loyalty program, restaurants deal with high has prices, California and NW cherry updates,...

2 months ago 2 minute read

Produce industry headlines: April 23, 2026

Links: retail trends affecting the produce supply chain, restaurants lose market share to retail, a glimmer of hope in fighting...

2 months ago 2 minute read

Produce industry headlines: April 22, 2026

Read about Walmart's grocery market share, how higher gas prices affect U.S. and Canadian retailers, the most sustainable grocers, and...

2 months ago 2 minute read

DAT: Spot capacity tightened further last week

Total load posts on DAT One fell to 3.31 million last week, down 7% from the prior week, with demand...

2 months ago 3 minute read

ProduceIQ: It’s open… it’s closed… and produce markets feel it

Higher-than-average oil prices will continue to raise prices and suppress demand as customers tighten spending to offset high energy costs.

2 months ago 4 minute read

DAT: Truckload freight rates hit two-year highs as diesel costs surge

Truckload freight volumes rose across all major equipment types in March while a sharp jump in fuel costs pushed up...

3 months ago 4 minute read

IFPA CEO on how rising fuel prices affect the supply chain

The fresh produce supply chain—from farm to fork—is feeling the impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

3 months ago 4 minute read

Produce industry headlines: April 8, 2026

Links today include a Kroger collusion lawsuit, another retail SNAP Doordash agreement, two stories on higher gas prices, and more.

3 months ago 2 minute read

DAT: Spot rates climb as carriers price in fuel costs

Total load posts on DAT One dropped to 3.58 million last week, a 12% decrease from the previous week, as...

3 months ago 3 minute read

Produce industry headlines: April 3, 2026

Read about Albertsons' store closure plan, Sam's Club membership fees, restaurant chains topping 1,000 units, and more.

3 months ago 2 minute read

Week in Review: Fuel price warning signs 

American retail runs on diesel, and that’s especially true of the produce industry. Fresh fruit and vegetable delivery has been affected.

3 months ago 3 minute read

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