Make confident pricing decisions with the Transporting New Zealand Cost Index — the only independent cost movement guide dedicated solely to the road freight industry.

Available via exclusive member-only website access, this Index tracks cost shifts across six critical areas: fuel, Road User Charges (RUCs), wages and salaries, depreciation and interest, overheads, and repairs and maintenance.

The index is prepared by Grant Thornton New Zealand, a nationally recognised accounting and advisory firm, and updated quarterly to reflect real-world cost movements. (note: Each update reflects the previous quarter — for example, December quarter data is published in March.)

Whether you’re renegotiating rates or reviewing your pricing model, the Index provides transparent, data-backed insights to help you align your pricing with market conditions. At a time when many operators are under financial and operational pressure, this tool supports smarter, more efficient business decisions.

An annual subscription provides full website access from 1 July to 30 June, including all quarterly updates released during that period — plus access to previous cost index reports for reference and comparison.

Why subscribe?
✔ Independent and credible industry reference
✔ Supports fair and informed rate negotiations
✔ Helps benchmark your business against the sector
✔ Enables pricing strategies grounded in current market trends
✔ Access to historical data for deeper insight

Optimise efficiency. Strengthen negotiation. Stay competitive.