Hauling trailers/ kinda long

Ohio Case

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I got a call from a guy, wanted to know if I would be interested in hauling a 25' flatbed gooseneck trailer from N.W. Ohio (my hometown) to Warrior Alabama, then bringing a 3 car fifth wheel wedge trailer back. Now its about 625 miles one way, so I was figuring about $1 per mile, so in round figures $1300.00 I didn't know if I was way outa line or somewhere close. I would be using a 3/4 ton Dodge diesel, should get about 16-18 mpg. What do you guys think? Thanks
 
It sounds a little low to me, but, that could include an ole boy discount, which would be about right. You should cover most of your cost at that price, however. Are you given him a discount as your friend?
 
The price is too low by current rates. Are you insured for hauling commercial? Might want to check that before you do it!
 
(quoted from post at 03:59:29 12/27/12) I got a call from a guy, wanted to know if I would be interested in hauling a 25' flatbed gooseneck trailer from N.W. Ohio (my hometown) to Warrior Alabama, then bringing a 3 car fifth wheel wedge trailer back. Now its about 625 miles one way, so I was figuring about $1 per mile, so in round figures $1300.00 I didn't know if I was way outa line or somewhere close. I would be using a 3/4 ton Dodge diesel, should get about 16-18 mpg. What do you guys think? Thanks

$1 per mile won't even pay for the fuel. $2.50 to $3.00 per mile MIGHT actually put some money in your pocket.
 
Your fuel cost will be close to 320 dollars. Motel 80. food 50. vehicle 100. labor 24 hrs 360?
That's 910. So 13 00 is good.
 

16 to 18 mpg is a pipe dream. 10 to 12 mpg is a bit more realistic. Especially when pulling that 3 car wedge trailer. The wind resistance will make a believer out of you in a hurry.
 
mkirsch I talked to the local DOT guy about putting them signs on my truck, and he told me that he checks them guys out a little closer because a lot of times they are trying to hide something. Your milage may differ.

Bob
 
I'd say that's a little on the low side. Since you're asking I presume you don't do this for your business. Do you have commercial insurance? More specifically do you have insurance that covers "for hire" transport? Even more important...do you have insurance that will cover interstate for hire transportation?
Once you talk to your insurance agent I suspect you'll raise your price or tell the guy you're not interested.
 
Keep track of every gallon and every mile, starting with a full tank and ending with a full tank and then let us know what the mileage was when you get home. You might want to charge more than $1.00. Maybe double it. I just put a new clutch and rear end in my 98 Dodge Cummins one ton dually and it was BIG bucks. Jim
 
At 1.00 per mile.........
Even if you get 11 or 12 mpg and 3.80 a gallon fuel your fuel cost would be about .33 a mile
$20 a hour for labor is another .32 per mile
That is .65 per mile
That gives you .35 a mile or 437.50 to pay for truck; motel and profit.
Food and other things comes out of your labor pay.

On the other hand...........
If you get caught hauling for hire with out the proper insurance and licence you may think $4 a mile was not enough.
 
Too low!!!

Most drivers are getting around $.40-.50 cents/mile labor. You deserve at least that if not more being the owner. Truck needs $.40-.50 for costs of operation/insurance,etc. Fuel is going to be closer to $.40/mile. Then add profit of 10-15%

You need to be closer to $2.00 that $1. Unless you need the practice charge the right amount or don't do it.
 

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