Cost Per Mile estimate, am I close?

Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by Anj, Aug 1, 2017.

  1. Anj

    Anj Light Load Member

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    I know there are many threads on this, and believe me, I've read just about all of them. Not trying to clog up the forum, I'd just like to get some input on my CPM... as I am a new start-up and would like to get off on the right foot.

    Vets please feel free to weigh in, your input is much appreciated.

    This is based on 1400 Miles per Week, 5600 Miles per Month, 67,200 Miles per Year.

    I own truck and trailer.



    Fuel: .42 (7 MPG at $3.00 per gallon)
    Maintenance: .08
    Repairs: .08
    Truck Replacement: .10
    Insurance: .16 ($900.00 per month)
    Admin: .05

    Total CPM: $0.89
     
    Last edited: Aug 1, 2017
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  3. tanker223

    tanker223 Bobtail Member

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    l think you'll need to be in 1.10 cpm range
     
  4. Anj

    Anj Light Load Member

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    Need to be? Sorry don't quite understand. Insurance is exact. Fuel can fluctuate but 3.00 per gallon should cover it in current market.
     
  5. LA runner

    LA runner Light Load Member

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    What year truck and trailer? Your maint. is too low, I believe.
     
  6. Bakerman

    Bakerman Road Train Member

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    What do you plan on paying yourself? Anything? And don't say I'll just take a draw, you'll get into tax problems at the end of the year. Pay yourself a salary, weekly or bi-weekly, and have taxes taken out of every check.
     
    Anj Thanks this.
  7. Anj

    Anj Light Load Member

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    My business is an s-corp. And will pay myself .80 a mile (if the load allows). Weekly.


    Runner, 2017 trailer and 2006 MDT with air brakes.... so my overall maint. such as tires, brakes, etc. will be less frequent than say a 1 ton. I am basically putting .16 toward maint/repair every mile.

    Thoughts?
     
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