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Livestock hauling ratesCounty of Barrhead No. 11, Alberta
Custom livestock hauling in County of Barrhead No. 11, Alberta typically costs $425.00 per load: the median of 29 distinct operator charges in the Alberta Custom Rates Survey, 2012–2016, with the middle half between $300.00 and $525.00 per load. Source: Alberta Custom Rates Survey, via PrairieRates.ca.
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Typical charge in County of Barrhead No. 11, Alberta
$425.00/load
Median of 29 surveyed charges, 2012–2016
Low (25th pct)
$300.00
High (75th pct)
$525.00
Rates over time ($/load)
Median charge per year, with the middle 50% of charges shaded.
The median went from $310.00 in 2005 to $425.00 in 2016. In 2024 dollars that’s $465.29 to $531.58 (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, 2012–2016
Each row is one operator’s reported charge (repeats from later surveys shown once), linked to its source PDF page. 1 charge falls outside the normal range and is excluded from averages.
| County of Barrhead No. 11 | $600.00 | County of Barrhead No. 11 64,000 lb tri-axle possum belly trailer Cattle 90-100 miles; plus fuel surcharge when applicable; serves all Alberta | |
| County of Barrhead No. 11 | $575.00 | 90-100 miles; plus fuel surcharge when applicable; serves Barrhead Co 11 64,000 lb tri-axle possum belly trailer Cattle all Alberta | |
| County of Barrhead No. 11 | $575.00 | Barrhead Co 11 64,000 lb tri-axle possum belly trailer Cattle 90-100 miles; plus fuel surcharge when applicable; serves all Alberta | |
| County of Barrhead No. 11 | $550.00 | County of Barrhead No. 11 64,000 lb tri-axle possum belly trailer Cattle 50-90 miles; plus fuel surcharge when applicable; serves all Alberta | |
| County of Barrhead No. 11 | $550.00 | 91-100 miles; plus fuel surcharge when applicable; serves Barrhead Co 11 64,000 lb tri-axle possum belly trailer Cattle all Alberta | |
| County of Barrhead No. 11 | $550.00 | 50-90 miles; plus fuel surcharge when applicable; serves all Barrhead Co 11 64,000 lb tri-axle possum belly trailer Cattle Alberta | |
| County of Barrhead No. 11 | $550.00 | Barrhead Co 11 64,000 lb tri-axle possum belly trailer Cattle 50-90 miles; plus fuel surcharge when applicable; serves all Alberta | |
| County of Barrhead No. 11 | $525.00 | 51-90 miles; plus fuel surcharge when applicable; serves all Barrhead Co 11 64,000 lb tri-axle possum belly trailer Cattle Alberta |
Common questions
How much does custom livestock hauling cost in County of Barrhead No. 11, Alberta?
Custom livestock hauling in County of Barrhead No. 11, Alberta typically costs $425.00 per load: the median of 29 distinct operator charges in the Alberta Custom Rates Survey, 2012–2016, with the middle half between $300.00 and $525.00 per load. 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 livestock hauling rate include the operator and fuel?
Custom rates are normally quoted with the operator, but extras vary. Of the 29 recent charges in Alberta's survey notes for County of Barrhead No. 11, Alberta, 83% say fuel is extra (a fuel surcharge, or the farmer supplies fuel), 17% mention travel or moving charges. If a quote doesn't say, confirm fuel and travel before the job starts.
How have custom livestock hauling rates changed over time?
The median surveyed charge in County of Barrhead No. 11, Alberta went from $310.00 per load in 2005 to $425.00 in 2016 (+37%). In 2024 dollars, using Statistics Canada's consumer price index, that is $465.29 to $531.58 (+14% after inflation).
How does County of Barrhead No. 11, Alberta compare with the rest of Alberta?
The County of Barrhead No. 11, Alberta median of $425.00 per load compares with $900.00 for all of Alberta (651 charges, 2016–2018), about 53% lower.
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. “Livestock hauling custom rates, County of Barrhead No. 11, Alberta.” Data: Government of Alberta, Alberta Custom Rates Survey. Updated October 12, 2026. https://prairierates.ca/alberta/livestock-hauling/county-of-barrhead-no-11