Does any of this seem reasonable? Cost to run a 3500...
Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by PowerWagon, Feb 25, 2013.
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I love the SRW but being as I can see I will probably buy some more different type Hot Shot trailers I'm finding it hard to decide on going the dually route, if I do then should I go for a 350, 450 or 550 in your opinion?
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Foxcover Thanks this.
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FWIW, with 10k on my trailer, I get 12.5 on flat ground driving 55 mph. When I drove through the mountains of TN a few months ago, I got 15.5 mpg pulling 12k. No, that was not a type-o. In my (limited) experience, if you don't use cruise control, keep your foot steady on 55, don't give it any more pedal going up hill, you'll see a dramatic increase in fuel mileage.
We calculate our operating costs based on 8 mpg. I almost always beat that by 1.5 mpg. There have been a couple of times when I got 6.5 and 7.5. I just finished a load from Erwin TN to Duluth MN. Three fuel stops (I have a 34 gal tank), all over 14 mpg driving 55 mpg.
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I'm new to hotshot service. Building a business plan now. I would appreciate that spreadsheet for costs. Thanks for all you do for others. I will try to do the same. Please email anything else you think I would need for start up. Email: jrathelm77@yahoo.com
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I'm considering getting into this as well. What do you guys think about starting with a 3500 Dually and an enclosed 2-car trailer. I was thinking it (the trailer) should help avoid damage claims.
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#Silverado-01 Would you please email a copy of that spreadsheet to me as well? I'll greatly appreciate it! Email: otokron@aim.com
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