Published October 2026 · hauls booked January 1 to September 30, 2026 · CAD, GST included
Canadian Heavy Haul Rate Index
Rates rose in July to September
Hauls booked on Trusted Dispatch from July to September 2026 paid a median of CA$4.03 per kilometre (about US$4.55 per mile), up from CA$3.19 in April to June. A quarter of data is a small sample, so next month’s report will show whether the higher level holds.
Median means half of shippers paid less and half paid more, on heavy equipment hauls booked through Trusted Dispatch. This looks back, not ahead. USD at 1.4243 CAD, Bank of Canada October 1, 2026.
September 2026 rate table
| Period | Median CA$ per km | Median US$ per mile |
|---|---|---|
| July to September 2026 | CA$4.03 | US$4.55 |
| April to June 2026 | CA$3.19 | US$3.60 |
| January to March 2026 | CA$3.46 | US$3.91 |
| 2026 to September 30 | CA$3.61 | US$4.08 |
By trip length
Trip length moves the price per kilometre more than anything else. Short trips cost more per kilometre because loading and minimum charges are fixed costs.
Median of 2026 hauls booked January 1 to October 1, 2026. See the full table and machine sizes on the heavy hauling shipping calculator.
What moved, what didn’t
- The third quarter carried more short moves than the second, and short moves cost more per kilometre.
- Long hauls over 1,000 km (621 mi) also paid more per kilometre than in the spring.
- Oversize loads still add permits (roughly CA$50 to CA$300 or more per provincial permit, about US$35 to US$210) and pilot cars (roughly CA$100 to CA$250 per escort, about US$70 to US$175) on top of line-haul rates.
For the forces pushing rates now, such as diesel, rig moves and harvest, see the October market report.
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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?
Median of what shippers paid, GST included, on heavy equipment hauls booked on Trusted Dispatch in 2026. USD at 1.4243 CAD, Bank of Canada October 1, 2026. Next report: early November 2026.
