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Fuel Costs for Owner Operator?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Bridget T, Aug 22, 2022.

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  1. Aug 22, 2022 #1
    Bridget T

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    What percentage of profit is being spent on fuel?
    What is a normal percentage?
     
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  3. Aug 22, 2022 #2
    Tekna

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    It will vary greatly for others but I generally guesstimate about 40% but it tends to average out less than that for me.
     
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  4. Aug 22, 2022 #3
    blairandgretchen

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    Last year 12%
    This YTD 16%

    Varies based on gross per mile, mpg etc.
     
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  5. Aug 22, 2022 #4
    skallagrime

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    Trick question, if spent on fuel, it ismt profit :p
     
    skallagrime, Aug 22, 2022
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  7. Aug 22, 2022 #5
    Allow Me.

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    Yeah, fuel is operating cost, not profit cost. But we know what OP means.
     
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  8. Aug 22, 2022 #6
    Rideandrepair

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    Last week, it was 34%.
     
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  9. Aug 22, 2022 #7
    abyliks

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    It’s not profit until all expenses are paid and Uncle Sam gets their cut
     
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  10. Aug 23, 2022 #8
    86scotty

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    25-30% of gross over the last few years.
     
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  11. Aug 23, 2022 #9
    RStewart

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    I'd have to look again but I think I'm at 34%. Way to high. My truck doesn't understand what it means to be fuel efficient.
     
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  12. Aug 23, 2022 #10
    Kshaw0960

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    35% of gross. Pete 379 towing a box so…
     
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