Armstrong to Charge 5 Percent More for Freight

Starting Dec. 1, Armstrong will begin charging a 5 percent increase to its freight programs for commercial and residential floor products.

The move was necessary because of record amounts of freight and a national driver shortage.

“The North American trucking industry continues to be challenged by unprecedented conditions. Carriers are passing on rate increases to Armstrong, and while we continue our best efforts to mitigate costs wherever possible, we are no longer in a position to keep absorbing these increases,” said Dominic Rice, Armstrong vice president of commercial, in a statement. “We understand the burden this places on our customers, and we are committed to ongoing efforts to defray costs wherever possible.”