Government of New Brunswick
HaulageRates

Haulage rates have been established by the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure for the haulage of specified Soil, Rock and Aggregate materials, as well as Asphalt Concrete. These rates are paid to truckers for performing services on behalf of the province.

A comprehensive review of rates is performed by the department annually.

New Brunswick Haulage Rates (Yearly Base Rates)

Rate Schedules

Average Increase/
Decrease Applied

Effective Date

May 2024 11% May 1, 2024 – Present
May 2022 25% May 1, 2022 – April 30, 2024
June 2018 2% June 21, 2018 – April 30, 2022

Diesel Fuel Escalation Surcharge

Throughout the year fuel prices will be monitored for increases from the benchmark fuel price of $2.00/Litre. Base Rates will be increased by 1.5% for each 10 cent incremental change in the price of Diesel above the $2.00 Benchmark. Fuel prices will typically be reviewed every other Friday and any increase will remain in effect for a 2-week period. However, if there are significant changes to the price of Diesel or the price of fuel appears very volatile, fuel prices may be reviewed more frequently.
 

Date Reviewed

Reviewed Price of Diesel

Surcharge Applied
(% Increase to
Base Rates )

Effective Period

September 15, 2023

$2.12/Litre

1.5%

September 15, 2023 -
September 28, 2023

February 3, 2023

$2.38/Litre

4.5%

February 3 - February 16, 2023

December 16, 2022

$2.41/Litre

6%

December 16, 2022 - January 5, 2023

December 2, 2022

$2.63/Litre

9%

December 2 - December 15, 2022

November 25, 2022

$2.71/Litre

10.5%

November 25 - December 1, 2022

November 18, 2022

$2.80/Litre

12%

November 18 - November 24, 2022

November 11, 2022

$2.70/Litre

10.5%

November 11 - November 17, 2022

November 7, 2022

$3.05/Litre

15%

November 7 - November 10, 2022

November 4, 2022

$2.36/Litre

4.5%

November 4 - November 6, 2022

October 21, 2022

$2.50/Litre

7.5%

October 21 - November 3, 2022

October 7, 2022

$2.20/Litre

3%

October 7 - October 20, 2022

July 1, 2022

$2.28/Litre

3%

July 1 - July 14, 2022

June 17, 2022

$2.30/Litre

4.5%

June 17 - June 30, 2022

June 1, 2022

$2.17/Litre

1.5%

June 1 – June 16, 2022

Notes:

  • Click on the applicable date to see the rate schedule to be applied for the period.
  • Rates are to be paid as of the effective date. Work performed before the effective date is to be paid as of the last approved revision.
  • Fuel Surcharge increases are only valid for the period specified and are not permanent or cumulative. Haulage Rates always return to their yearly base rates at the end of any specified period.