Con-way Freight Sets 5.9% Rate Increase

Con-way Freight said it will raise its less-than-truckload rates 5.9%, effective June 24.

Con-way Freight, a unit of Con-way Inc., said the increase on noncontractual shipments will apply to general LTL rates, and to special services within the United States and Canada and cross-border shipments moving among the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada.

The increase follows 5.9% rate increases at YRC Freight, ABF Freight System and UPS Freight, announced earlier this month.

Con-way Inc. is ranked No. 3 on the Transport Topics Top 100 listing of U.S. and Canadian for-hire carriers.