November 04, 2025
Canadian shippers ground transportation costs continue to slide in August
Results published by the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI) indicate that the Total Cost of ground transportation for Canadian Shippers decreased by 1.08% in August from July costs.
The Base Rate Index, which excludes the impact of Accessorial Charges assessed by Carriers, decreased by 1.34% in August.
Average Fuel Surcharges assessed by Carriers increased in August. Fuel was 25.20% of Base Rates in August versus 24.28% in July. Last year in August, the Average Fuel Surcharge was 25.90%.
"Total Freight Costs decreased 1.08% in August. Domestic Truckload increased again in August, while all other segments decreased. Year over year, the Total Domestic TL segment remains above the same period last year, while Cross-Border LTL and TL remain below. The Domestic LTL Index also fell below the same period in the previous year for the first time in many months," said Doug Payne, President of CGFI sponsor Nulogx.
Source: CGFI