The Challenges of Produce Transportation Remain
More freight is being pushed to contract carriers, out of spot market. Originally printed in the May 2023 issue of Produce Business. Produce transportation has… Read More
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Transportation Road Looks a Bit Smoother
But challenges remain in a market still plagued by high fuel costs and inflation. Originally printed in the September 2022 issue of Produce Business.
Labor Still a Critical Transportation Issue
Originally printed in the July 2022 issue of Produce Business. Trucking remains a tough go for the produce industry, with many of the problems created… Read More
Produce Transportation Challenges Continue To Hit Industry
Driver shortages, high fuel costs and political uncertainties still plague all sectors of produce industry. Originally printed in the May 2022 issue of Produce Business.
Post COVID Transport Questions Remain
Will the supply of independent truckers rise to meet the demand?
COVID’s Impact on Transportation
Originally printed in the September 2020 issue of Produce Business. Though product quality has not suffered, limited capacity of truckers and scheduling demands have caused… Read More
Midwest Produce Markets Reflect Trends
Des Moines, St. Louis and Kansas City present demographic changes that favor more consumption. The Des Moines, St. Louis and Kansas City region represents a… Read More
Electronic Logging Device Rules
Originally printed in the September 2018 issue of Produce Business. The new regulations will force improved logistics. The electronic logging device (ELD) rule requiring commercial… Read More
Transportation Tech Monitors Produce
Originally printed in the March 2018 issue of Produce Business. Quality control headed to new heights. A temperature monitoring device and the GPS ability in… Read More
Border Battle for Mexican Produce Imports
Fueled by avocado shipments traveling via Texas, companies are positioning themselves for a future of streamlined movement toward the East Coast. In the battle to… Read More