September 02, 2025
Canadian shippers ground transportation costs continue to decline in June
Results published by the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI) indicate that the Total Cost of ground transportation for Canadian Shippers decreased by 1.13% in June from May costs.
The Base Rate Index, which excludes the impact of Accessorial Charges assessed by carriers, decreased by 0.62% in June.
Average Fuel Surcharges assessed by Carriers decreased in June. Fuel was 22.76% of Base Rates in June versus 23.63% in May. Last year in June, the Average Fuel Surcharge was 24.37%.
"Total Freight Costs decreased 1.13% in June. Domestic Truckload increased again in June while all other segments decreased. Year over year, Total Domestic LTL and Total Domestic TL segments remain above the same period last of year costs, while Cross Border LTL Cross Border TL and continues to be below last year costs," said Doug Payne, President of CGFI sponsor Nulogx.
Source: CGFI