Canadian heavy haul rates were flat this summer: the June-August 2026 rolling average came in at C$3.20 per kilometre (about US$3.72 per mile), within half a percent of the March-May average. USD converted at 1 USD = 1.384 CAD, Aug 2026.
August 2026 heavy haul rates
| Measure | CAD/km | CAD/mile | USD/km | USD/mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-month rolling average (Jun-Aug) | C$3.20 | C$5.15 | US$2.31 | US$3.72 |
| Prior 3 months (Mar-May) | C$3.21 | C$5.17 | US$2.32 | US$3.73 |
| Trailing 12-month average | C$3.46 | C$5.56 | US$2.50 | US$4.02 |
What moved, what didn’t
Rates held steady through the summer construction season – the rolling average moved less than half a percent versus spring. Short moves under 500 km continue to price well above the average per kilometre because minimum charges dominate short trips; hauls beyond 500 km continue to average about C$3.00/km. Oversize loads still carry permit costs (roughly C$50-C$300+ per provincial permit) and pilot car costs (roughly C$100-C$250 per escort) on top of line-haul rates.
Track the full history on the Canadian Heavy Haul Rate Index, or see the complete cost breakdown in How Much Does It Cost to Ship Heavy Equipment in Canada?
Based on heavy equipment loads delivered on Trusted Dispatch. Next report: early October 2026.
