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Grain hauling rates, 2008Alberta · Alberta Custom Rates Survey
In the 2008 Alberta Custom Rates Survey, custom grain hauling had a median charge of $9.19 per tonne across 73 distinct operator answers, with the middle half between $7.50 and $10.02 per tonne. Source: Government of Alberta, via PrairieRates.ca.
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Typical charge in Alberta, 2008
$9.19/tonne
Median of 73 surveyed charges, 2008
Low (25th pct)
$7.50
High (75th pct)
$10.02
These are surveyed rates: what Alberta producers and custom operators reported actually charging, by county (Alberta Custom Rates Survey, Government of Alberta). Some are “good neighbour” rates. Alberta hasn’t published a newer survey. How we source data
By county, 2008
$/tonne, 2008 survey only. Click a column to sort.
| Lethbridge County | 8 | $8.10 | $20.75 |
| Kneehill County | 8 | $8.59 | $10.45 |
| Mountain View County | 8 | $8.59 | $10.45 |
| Red Deer County | 8 | $8.59 | $10.45 |
| Rocky View County | 8 | $8.59 | $10.45 |
| County of Stettler No. 6 | 8 | $8.59 | $10.45 |
| Ponoka County | 4 | $9.50 | $11.00 |
| Leduc County | 4 | $9.50 | $11.00 |
| County of Wetaskiwin No. 10 | 4 | $9.50 | $11.00 |
| Athabasca County | 3 | $14.50 | $16.50 |
| Lakeland County | 3 | $14.50 | $16.50 |
| Thorhild County | 3 | $14.50 | $16.50 |
Individual charges, 2008
Every 2008 answer in $/tonne, linked to its page in the government PDF.
| Lethbridge County | $20.75 | Lethbridge Super B grain trailer holds 43 tonne ~300 miles; plus fuel surcharge when applicable | |
| Athabasca County | $16.50 | Athabasca Co 12 Super B grain trailer holds 45 tonne 160 km; minimum load 42 tonne | |
| Lakeland County | $16.50 | Lakeland Super B grain trailer holds 45 tonne 160 km; minimum load 42 tonne | |
| Thorhild County | $16.50 | Thorhild Co 7 Super B grain trailer holds 45 tonne 160 km; minimum load 42 tonne | |
| Athabasca County | $14.50 | Athabasca Co 12 Super B grain trailer holds 45 tonne 140 km; minimum load 42 tonne | |
| Lakeland County | $14.50 | Lakeland Super B grain trailer holds 45 tonne 140 km; minimum load 42 tonne | |
| Thorhild County | $14.50 | Thorhild Co 7 Super B grain trailer holds 45 tonne 140 km; minimum load 42 tonne | |
| Ponoka County | $11.00 | Ponoka Super B grain trailer holds 43 tonne 31-60 miles | |
| Leduc County | $11.00 | Leduc Super B grain trailer holds 43 tonne 31-60 miles | |
| County of Wetaskiwin No. 10 | $11.00 | Wetaskiwin Co 10 Super B grain trailer holds 43 tonne 31-60 miles |