2 Options 1 Decision

Yeah , I'm not to keen on the authority idea right now . I feel I got allot to learn first . Not saying its not an option for the future . MNDriver is correct we spoke about this on the phone . I'm just at a cross road of what to do out of the options before me currently

 

My gut says the VAN deal is better even with the trailer fees and slightly lower over all rates and FSG .

my mind says Tank is more money less miles ..

i guess what I'm trying to weigh out in my head is dies Tank really equate to more revenue with the list time at the Tank Washes, trailer preps , hoses , fittings , etc ? I'm trying to figure out if there is a figure you can actually put on Down Time so you can weigh this out more fairly and accurately .

 

I'm thinking with increased PRODUCTIVITY in van running for a Direct Customer ( mostly ) may result in a higher end weekly NET . Which is where I'm having the issue of placing a actual monatery $$ value on Productivity .

Productivity - Vs Less Productive = $$

utilization of equipment - vs sitting = $$

i know the equation sounds crazy but its what I want to try to pin point for helping make a decision based solely about total net revenue .

In normal tanker operation your not gonna

deliver - drop wash - pick up - deliver - drop wash - pick up

on a consistent basis enough that you don't have to factor in what Productivity is actually worth in a over all operational standpoint .

 

Thanks for the kind words MN driver

 

Yes KW , I've ran a monthly real world analysis on how it would work and it really depends solely on the Tank Wash times and ability to reload next day and due to any such delay getting 1-2 loads in a week or 3 . In Tank you'd run less miles no doubt on a normal basis .

The Van would put you with more miles , higher gross but yet then you also have higher expenditures such as Fuel , Tire wear , etc .

When you lay an average out on paper and take home time in the picture . They lay out just about even when you consider the
1. Pay hold back
2. Home time
3. Maint costs

Pay hold - which is time on your money or net return for work completed .

The difference per week is just around 100-150 weekly with considering some of the factors