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Grain hauling ratesKneehill County, Alberta
Custom grain hauling in Kneehill County, Alberta typically costs $8.72 per tonne: the median of 8 distinct operator charges in the Alberta Custom Rates Survey, 2014–2018, with the middle half between $7.88 and $9.78 per tonne. Source: Alberta Custom Rates Survey, via PrairieRates.ca.
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Typical charge in Kneehill County, Alberta
$8.72/tonne
Median of 8 surveyed charges, 2014–2018
Low (25th pct)
$7.88
High (75th pct)
$9.78
Rates over time ($/tonne)
Median charge per year, with the middle 50% of charges shaded.
The median went from $7.80 in 2006 to $8.72 in 2018. In 2024 dollars that’s $11.48 to $10.50 (Statistics Canada CPI). Years with fewer than 5 charges are left out of this comparison.
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
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Individual charges, 2014–2018
Each row is one operator’s reported charge (repeats from later surveys shown once), linked to its source PDF page.
| Kneehill County | $10.50 | Kneehill County Tridem Super B trailer holds 45 tonne 36-40 miles; fuel surcharge may apply | |
| Kneehill County | $10.30 | Kneehill County Tridem Super B trailer holds 45 tonne 31-35 miles; fuel surcharge may apply | |
| Kneehill County | $9.61 | Kneehill County Tridem Super B trailer holds 45 tonne 26-30 miles; fuel surcharge may apply | |
| Kneehill County | $9.19 | Kneehill County Tridem Super B trailer holds 45 tonne 21-25 miles; fuel surcharge may apply | |
| Kneehill County | $8.25 | Kneehill County Tridem Super B trailer holds 45 tonne 16-20 miles; fuel surcharge may apply | |
| Kneehill County | $8.00 | Kneehill County Tridem Super B trailer holds 45 tonne 11-15 miles; fuel surcharge may apply | |
| Kneehill County | $7.50 | Kneehill County Tridem Super B trailer holds 45 tonne 6-10 miles; fuel surcharge may apply | |
| Kneehill County | $7.00 | Kneehill County Tridem Super B trailer holds 45 tonne 0-5 miles; fuel surcharge may apply |
Common questions
How much does custom grain hauling cost in Kneehill County, Alberta?
Custom grain hauling in Kneehill County, Alberta typically costs $8.72 per tonne: the median of 8 distinct operator charges in the Alberta Custom Rates Survey, 2014–2018, with the middle half between $7.88 and $9.78 per tonne. Charges flagged as data errors are left out. Alberta's survey last ran in 2018, so add for inflation and fuel; recent farmer reports are on PrairieRates.ca.
Does the grain hauling rate include the operator and fuel?
Custom rates are normally quoted with the operator, but extras vary. Of the 8 recent charges in Alberta's survey notes for Kneehill County, Alberta, 100% say fuel is extra (a fuel surcharge, or the farmer supplies fuel). If a quote doesn't say, confirm fuel and travel before the job starts.
How have custom grain hauling rates changed over time?
The median surveyed charge in Kneehill County, Alberta went from $7.80 per tonne in 2006 to $8.72 in 2018 (+12%). In 2024 dollars, using Statistics Canada's consumer price index, that is $11.48 to $10.50 (−9% after inflation).
How does Kneehill County, Alberta compare with the rest of Alberta?
The Kneehill County, Alberta median of $8.72 per tonne compares with $8.25 for all of Alberta (56 charges, 2016–2018), about 6% higher.
How current are these rates?
They come from the Government of Alberta's custom rates surveys, 2004–2018; Alberta has not published a newer survey. PrairieRates adds anonymous 2026 reports from farmers and custom operators, shown separately once a county has three or more. Data last updated October 12, 2026.
Cite this page
PrairieRates. “Grain hauling custom rates, Kneehill County, Alberta.” Data: Government of Alberta, Alberta Custom Rates Survey. Updated October 12, 2026. https://prairierates.ca/alberta/grain-hauling/kneehill-county