Statistics Canada Releases Q2 2026 For‑Hire Motor Carrier Freight Services Price Index

Statistics Canada has published the For‑Hire Motor Carrier Freight Services Price Index for the second quarter of 2026, using a 2021 base year of 100. The index tracks price changes in freight services provided by motor carriers, offering a benchmark for industry cost trends. While the release does not include the index value in this brief, the availability of the data allows analysts, shippers, and carriers to assess recent price movements, compare them to previous periods, and incorporate the information into cost‑management and pricing strategies. The index is part of the agency’s ongoing monitoring of transportation cost dynamics across Canada.