How much for a 200 mile trip?

We do allot of loads like this.....I would bet we would charge $800 + $100 for the tolls and 40-50 for tarping plus FSC.

If they think they can get it shipped on a regular basis for $400, he is a fool or the one hauling it is a fool...... I hope the company that would do it for $400 goes out of business....SOON!

 

Don't forget about TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Credential). As of now (I think...forget the exact date), you must have TWIC to get into the Port of Baltimore. Not sure what it costs but it's another thing to think of whether you run your company's truck or hire an O/O.

 

Can someone clarify, are the prices everyone is giving for the 2 to 3 trips or are the prices per trip??

 

Per trip. Although the miles are short, the time and hard work involved has to be considered.

Here is a load that needs special credentials to get in to pick up. Who knows how long to load. The load must be either straped or chained, then tarped, which can be real fun according to the weather.

Next you are driving on very crowded roads that have very high tolls. Then you have to go to the receiver, untarp and unchain, store chains and tarps. Wait how long to get unloaded, then fight the horrible rush hour traffic and high tolls back home.

The next day the driver has to get up who knows how early, to deadhead who knows how far, to start this process all over again.

A lot of time and work is going into this short load, so that must be compensated just like miles are.

 

The price I gave was per trip.

 

While I am not a driver, my friend told me the following formula:

Fuel:
Tolls:
Insurance:
Tarp time per hour:
Mileage pay:
Layover time if that applies:
Breakdown pay per hour:

Hunter

 

yes you need the twic card as of Dec 1 for the Port of Baltimore and teh proud cost of $132.50...........wonder how the amount was determined?