Truckload freight costs dip slightly

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TORONTO, Ont. – Published today, the results by the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI) show the total cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers went down by 1.8% from May to June.

The base rate index also slipped by 1.4%.

“The decline from March to June of this year follows the same pattern as March to June of 2013 however this year the decline is not as steep.” said Doug Payne, president & COO, Nulogx. “Total costs of freight are 6.1 % above last year at this time.”

For more information, visit the official CGFI Web site, here.

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