PepsiCo to Roll out Fleet of EV Trucks Across California
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 27, 2024
Within the "next several months," the beverage company plans to use 50 Class 8 Tesla semi trucks at its manufacturing and distribution facility in Fresno.
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The goods are then shipped to the Port of Long Beach, unloaded, and then trucked to a factory in Fresno. Those components get trucked by the Vietnamese Railways, loaded, and then transported to the Haiphong port, where a freight forwarder ensures the container is loaded on an Ocean carrier.
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Rates and Demand Are Still High for Refrigerated Freight
DAT Solutions
OCTOBER 11, 2017
Fresno to Seattle was up 30¢ to $2.80/mile. Reefer load counts got a big boost along the Mexican border in Nogales, AZ and McAllen, TX. Reefer rates on the lane from Sacramento to Portland soared 70¢ to $3.42/mile. Sacramento to Denver gained 29¢ at $2.55/mile. Chicago to Kansas City also had a big increase at $3.48/mile,
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2 Signs That the Freight Recession Really Is Over
DAT Solutions
JUNE 6, 2017
Projections for Central California produce are still strong for June, so we’re keeping an eye on the Fresno market, but those shipping gaps meant that rates didn’t continue their upward trend on many of the top reefer lanes. Meanwhile, the bulk of California freight has yet to hit the spot market.
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Reefer rates remain in flux
DAT Solutions
AUGUST 6, 2019
Reefer produce failed to climb at the end of July, due in part to a sharp decline in volumes from Fresno. California and Texas remain in flux with overall volumes roughly the same the last several weeks.
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Spot Market Freight Rates Soar After Hurricane Harvey
DAT Solutions
SEPTEMBER 5, 2017
Out of California, Fresno to Denver rates hit $2.39, up 30¢ from the week before. Also in the Midwest: Green Bay to Wilmington, IL (outside Joliet) climbed 69¢ to a whopping $4.47 Volumes and prices also spiked on the Atlanta to Philadelphia lane, which climbed 28¢ higher on average at $2.39 FALLING LANES.
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Storms put damper on spot rates
DAT Solutions
APRIL 15, 2019
Freight volumes were up more than 20% in the Lakeland, Florida market, as well as in Sacramento and Fresno , California. Fresno to Denver surged 40¢ to $2.24/mi. Fresno to Boston gained 19¢ to $2.23/mi. See how you can view similar maps and graphs using DAT's Hot Market Maps. Rising Rates.
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Reefers still waiting for spring
DAT Solutions
APRIL 2, 2019
While the Lakeland, FL market was a big winner last week — gaining over 20% more volume — those gains were more than offset by a week-over-week slump in other major reefer markets, including Fresno, Nogales, Boise and much of the Midwest. The net result was that prices dropped 3¢ in March compared to the February average.
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70 Spring surge delayed again
DAT Solutions
MARCH 26, 2019
A 23% increase in loads moved out of Fresno was led by a surge of freight on the lane from there to Seattle, coupled with a 17-cent boost to the average rate per mile. Fresno to Seattle gained 17¢ to $2.57/mi. Load-to-truck ratios stayed low for reefer freight last week, despite an increase in volume out of California and Arizona.
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Spring freight rates: Stable or stuck?
DAT Solutions
APRIL 8, 2019
Fresno volumes were up, but other parts of California went softer. Fresno to Seattle lost 18¢ to $2.36/mi. That's not a high ratio, but at least loads were moving. That lone dark spot near the center of the map is Green River, Wyoming, where a few dozen load posts overwhelmed an even smaller number of truck posts. Rising Rates.
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Reefer Demand Dips, But Rates Don't
DAT Solutions
JUNE 20, 2017
Fresno volumes were down unexpectedly, and so were load counts out of the Ontario market in Southern California and along the border in Nogales, AZ. Out West, Fresno to Denver lane rates two weeks ago, but fell 56¢ last week, to an average of $2.58 The last time it was that high was in August 2015.
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Reefer Demand Spikes During Inspection Blitz
DAT Solutions
JUNE 13, 2017
We did get the expected bump in rates out of Fresno though, and California produce shipments are expected to remain strong at least until the 4th of July. A few lanes out of California crossed the $3 mark: The biggest jump in price was on the lane from Fresno to Denver , which surged 61¢ to $3.14/mile.
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JAXPORT Deepening Means Boost for CargoBarn
CargoBarn
AUGUST 25, 2022
With offices in Atlanta, Dallas, Jacksonville and Fresno, CargoBarn provides best-in-class pricing, nationwide coverage and complex shipping expertise. For more information, please visit www.CargoBarn.com. The post JAXPORT Deepening Means Boost for CargoBarn appeared first on Cargobarn.
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California's Weather Impacts Truckload Capacity
DAT Solutions
FEBRUARY 24, 2017
Mark Montague's recent blog post Top Ten Freight Markets for Contract and Spot Freight , revealed that the key market areas of Ontario and Fresno, California made the list of 2016 Top 10 Reefer Markets for both contract and spot market freight. Shown are the key market areas (KMAs) in California.
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Freight Rates Are Climbing, Especially on These 3 Lanes
DAT Solutions
JUNE 7, 2016
The best news was out of Fresno , where volumes stayed steady from the previous week, even though last week was just a 4-day work week. Outbound rates tumbled in Sacramento , so you’d be better off hauling out of Fresno this time of year.
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Tens of Thousands of New Jobs, and One Worry: Robots
BlueYonder
AUGUST 4, 2017
This year alone, Amazon announced new fulfillment centers in Eastvale, Redlands, Fresno and most recently Sacramento, where the Seattle company said it would hire 1,500 workers. As e-commerce giants like Amazon expand, they’ve been drawn to California’s inland cities, where real estate is cheaper and the labor force is plentiful.
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Tens of Thousands of New Jobs, and One Worry: Robots
BlueYonder
AUGUST 4, 2017
This year alone, Amazon announced new fulfillment centers in Eastvale, Redlands, Fresno and most recently Sacramento, where the Seattle company said it would hire 1,500 workers. As e-commerce giants like Amazon expand, they’ve been drawn to California’s inland cities, where real estate is cheaper and the labor force is plentiful.
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40 Hurricane Matthew Affects Spot Rates and Freight Volumes
DAT Solutions
OCTOBER 11, 2016
Out West, Fresno and nearby Sacramento were off for this time of year. The lane from Fresno to Denver was down 21¢ to $2.01/mile, There’s still some tree fruit coming in other markets– mostly apples. Just like with vans, inbound reefer rates could go up this week in regions affected by Hurricane Matthew.
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70 Thanksgiving surge boosts reefer prices; van freight heads east
DAT Solutions
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
Western produce picked up in nearly every market, led by gains in Twin Falls, ID and Fresno in Central California. Fresno to Denver added 20¢ to hit $3.18/mile. Even Lakeland, FL had a bit of a bounce. The lane from Nogales to Dallas surged 41¢ to $2.59/mile, mile, with avocados on the move.
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70 5 Tips for Keeping Your Cool When Selecting a Reefer Carrier
Freight Plus
NOVEMBER 16, 2018
Making sure a trailer is 25 degrees when it pulls out of the lot is one thing, but knowing it's still 25 degrees in there at high noon at a rest stop in Fresno is another piece of mind entirely. Nowadays, many carriers offer remote monitoring which is incredibly useful for more sensitive goods with much smaller temperature ranges.
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Reefer rates hit lull between holidays
DAT Solutions
DECEMBER 4, 2018
Fresno to Baltimore fell 29¢ at $2.41/mile. Florida rates backed off after some off-season increases earlier in the month. Miami to Elizabeth, NJ , dropped 28¢ to $1.86/mile. Pricing a couple long-haul California lanes stalled: Ontario to Chicago , down 26¢ at $2.13.
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70 Major Freight Markets Saw Biggest Rate Surge of the Year
DAT Solutions
MAY 31, 2017
Central California produce returned in a big way last week, and outbound reefer rates soared 13% in Fresno. Fresno to Denver surged 52¢ to $2.70/mile Fresno to Chicago was up 35¢ to $2.16/mile. Load-to-truck ratios are highest for reefers in the darker blue areas on the Hot States Map above. mile on average.
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Van and Reefer Rates Drop, in Mid-July Lull
DAT Solutions
JULY 21, 2016
For example, look for rates to rise in Fresno instead of L.A. , Reefer freight volume is building in Fresno , so look for rates to trend up there, even as volume and rates decline in L.A. and in Memphis instead of Atlanta. You can always find a load in Atlanta , but it may pay less than it did in June.
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This Week in Logistics News (February 4-8, 2013)
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 8, 2013
The vehicles have a range of up to 75 miles and primarily will deliver packages to customers in Sacramento, San Bernardino, Ceres, Fresno and Bakersfield. Additional benefits include reduction of carbon emissions and noise. operations for UPS.
Delayed Produce Could Lead to a Busy May
DAT Solutions
MAY 2, 2017
Out of California , volumes were flat, with higher load counts out of the Fresno area offset by declines farther south. Outbound averages fell in N ogales and Fresno , but that had more to do with a change in where the freight was going. In fact, California was 4th for reefer loads , behind (1) Texas, (2) Florida, and (3) Georgia.
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70 Spring Produce Season: Where Are Reefers Needed?
DAT Solutions
APRIL 24, 2018
Reefer load counts were up in Sacramento , while outbound rates popped out of Fresno. Prices did spike out of Lakeland, FL , but that could be short-lived without an increase in volumes: Reefer rates on the lane from Lakeland to Charlotte surged 41¢ to $1.93/mile. The gains in California look longer-lasting so far.
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70 Reefer rates rise as Florida hits its stride
DAT Solutions
MAY 6, 2019
Fresno to Denver fell 15¢ to $2.32/mi. Miami to Baltimore gained 51¢ to $3.05/mi. Imperial Valley, CA to Chicago recovered somewhat, adding 24¢ to $1.93/mi. Falling rates. Green Bay to Minneapolis dropped 28¢ to $2.52/mi. Related: Better weather helps push van rates upward.
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Freight Abounds, but Rates Return to July Levels
DAT Solutions
AUGUST 16, 2017
HOT MARKETS - There was an increase in loads moving out of Fresno last week, which is a welcome change. Fresno had been a little disappointing until now, but it may yet produce the post-drought volumes of fruit and vegetables that we’ve been hoping for. McAllen , TX also got a boost, likely from cross-border traffic.
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Reefer Capacity Gets Tighter Ahead of Thanksgiving
DAT Solutions
NOVEMBER 8, 2017
Out West, the extra-long haul from Fresno to Boston rose 29¢ to $2.41/mile. The biggest spike was the lane from Chicago to Kansas City , which surged 49¢ up to $3.10/mile. Chicago to Minneapolis also climbed 21¢ to $2.76/mile. Chicago to Denver soared 27¢ to $3.17/mile.
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Podcast: Susie Bodnar on the CSCMP and the New Directional Shifts in Supply Chain
Requis
JUNE 25, 2020
As an educator, Susie has been an adjunct lecturer of supply chain management for the Executive MBA program at California State University in Fresno. She served as Corporate Manager of Retail Support at Ace Hardware and was a Senior Consultant in Strategic Services for MCA Connect.
Reefer volumes gearing up for fall holidays
DAT Solutions
OCTOBER 10, 2018
Most parts of California are shipping more loads, especially the Fresno market in central California. Even though rates are slow to respond, freight volumes are rising as we get closer to the fall holidays of Halloween and Thanksgiving. Activity is also up from the Nogales, AZ, market, as well as Florida and South Texas.
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California Reefer Freight Starts to Heat Up
DAT Solutions
JULY 5, 2017
HOT MARKETS: The biggest changes last week were in California, where reefer freight finally started to move out of Fresno and Sacramento in serious quantities, but load counts fell sharply in L.A. Load availability was up 30% compared to May, and 84% compared to June 2015. and Ontario.
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70 Vans and Reefers Have a Friend in California
DAT Solutions
JUNE 23, 2016
Fresno and Sacramento have lots of loads, too. There were a lot of loads available in California, though, especially outbound from Los Angeles, Fresno , and Ontario , which is the gateway to the "inland empire" of agricultural markets in the Imperial and Coachella Valleys. The lane from L.A. Load-to-truck ratios there fell to just 0.6
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70 Spot Market Reefer Rates Hit a 3-Year High
DAT Solutions
NOVEMBER 21, 2017
On average, outbound lanes from Fresno, CA , soared 13%. There were some crazy-high rates last week, with shippers rushing to get stores stocked ahead of Thanksgiving. Sacramento to Portland, OR , spiked 61¢ up to $3.47/mile. Twin Falls, ID, to Phoenix jumped up 48¢ to $3.43/mile. Denver to Houston surged 48¢ to $2.34/mile.
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Florida Reefer Rates Take a Dive
DAT Solutions
MAY 22, 2018
In California, volume and rates revved up for reefers in Los Angeles , and prices rose for outbound reefer loads in nearby Ontario , as well as the Fresno and Sacramento markets. All rates below include fuel surcharges and are based on real transactions between brokers and carriers. HOT MARKETS.
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CargoBarn triples Atlanta footprint as supply chain woes spur growth
CargoBarn
MAY 18, 2022
Pioneering technology drives added expansions in Dallas, Jacksonville and Fresno. CargoBarn was founded in Fresno, Calif., CargoBarn’s offices in Dallas, Jacksonville and Fresno also are expanding. in 2008 with a small infusion of capital from Baird’s savings account and a focus on relationships.
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52 Will Tighter ELD Enforcement = Tighter Reefer Capacity?
DAT Solutions
APRIL 11, 2018
Out of California , Fresno outbound pricing jumped 4.4% The national average reefer rate was also up 8¢ compared to the March average, at $2.48/mile. All rates below include fuel surcharges and are based on real transactions between brokers and carriers. HOT MARKETS. on higher volumes, and Los Angeles rates rose 3.9%.
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Reefer Demand Focuses on the Midwest
DAT Solutions
AUGUST 31, 2017
More loads left Fresno last week, too, but the volume hasn’t been high enough to change pricing very much. More loads are moving out of the Grand Rapids market, which is known for apples, while Green Bay is harvesting potatoes. Rates out of Minneapolis are also on the upswing.
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70 Rates Rise in Major Markets During Inspection Blitz
DAT Solutions
JUNE 14, 2016
Things are heating up in California, with lots of loads rolling out of Fresno , and a big rebound under way in Sacramento. Harvests have slowed in Florida , and rates continued to drop on the lanes heading out of Lakeland and Miami. Columbus is heating up, and loads from there to Philadelphia paid $2.65/mile mile last week.
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Reefer Markets Could Be in for a Wild March
DAT Solutions
MARCH 7, 2018
Volumes were up in California , especially out of Fresno. DAT provides the largest and most trusted digital freight marketplace in the trucking industry, with more than 179 million loads and trucks posted annually, plus insights into current spot market and contract rates based on $45 billion in real transactions.
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Will 2018 be the Start of the Robot Revolution?
Enterra Insights
MARCH 16, 2018
” Andrew Fiala ( @PhilosophyFiala ), professor of philosophy and director of The Ethics Center at Fresno State, adds, “If we can avoid robot Armageddon, we will have a chance to rediscover the joy of being human. Machines are fast and accurate, but cannot feel or wonder ,” The Fresno Bee , 4 February 2018.
Van and Reefer Rates Slip, but Volumes Strong for January
DAT Solutions
FEBRUARY 1, 2017
Rates were up slightly in Fresno , but available loads dropped by 23%. Volumes actually improved on the top 72 reefer lanes, which has probably helped slow the normal seasonal decline. HOT MARKETS. There’s no consistent market driving produce right now, so reefer volumes have been shifting around the country.
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Truckload rates halt 8-week slide
DAT Solutions
MARCH 11, 2019
Rate increases were seen in Fresno, CA , and McAllen, TX , two of the nation's top produce markets. Volumes were down only slightly from the previous week, so the situation could turn around quickly. The national average reefer rate now stands at $2.21/mi. Rising Rates. Grand Rapids to Philadelphia jumped 29¢ to $3.30/mi.
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Reefers Gain Momentum, Especially in Georgia
DAT Solutions
JUNE 28, 2017
OTHER) HOT MARKETS - Outbound volume and rates picked up in Fresno , which may signal a belated improvement in Central California's produce yields. The biggest gain came on the lane from Atlanta to Chicago , where rates rose 39¢ per mile to a total of $2.15. Chicago and Philadelphia also got a boost last week.
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