An owner that we do deliveries for, (veneer stone to new home construction sites) is now trying to convince my brother and I that if a delivery is close to another that we should only get paid for the 1 since the 2nd one is so close. He says well you're already going that way. We told him that as we agreed upon already that we would give a discount for that 2nd and or 3rd delivery if they're close. So I'm looking for some experience to tell me what they think. Thank you.
What should I charge?
Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by MattyBoy8one, Nov 20, 2016.
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You should charge for extra stops. Even as company driver i was paid extra for additional stops.
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If the truck moves, it's going to cost someone money.
If he wants it free because it is so close, they can come pick it up......Highrisk21, passingthru69, Ruthless and 2 others Thank this. -
You should at least charge the guy $120 an hour from the time you arrive at the first stop
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How often does this happen?
Is this a good customer and a long time client?rabbiporkchop Thanks this. -
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If you have an established relationship with the owner it's probably best to work something out. Especially if this is a rare event. Talk to the guy and I am sure you both will make something work.
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Each pickup and delivery is an opportunity for delay or other issues, especially jobsite delivery's. Time is money
If you choose to do it for free now, good luck ever getting paid for it in the futurediesel drinker, shanman, Highrisk21 and 4 others Thank this. -
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You should always have a limit of what is your bottom number and use that number as a guide, don't offer it to a customer but rather shoot higher and act like you are losing money or breaking even, for some reason when they think they've got you cornered they agree to the work.
And get it in writing.
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