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need real world cost per mile to operate a tractor and flatbed trailer

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by KSGunny, Jul 7, 2014.

  1. Jul 7, 2014 #1
    KSGunny

    KSGunny Light Load Member

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    trying to get a handle on operating cost per mile... my son thinks owning a truck (stress on owning a truck) would be a good side venture...looking at coming out of retirement and driving his first one... but need to get real life numbers.. not over inflated ego numbers ... he knows it is a penny business.. any help i can get will be appreciated. thanks (maybe a list of expenses in case i forgot some thing in mine)
     
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  3. Jul 7, 2014 #2
    Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Join OOIDA for the business end of being an owner-operator. Check the website.
     
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  4. Jul 7, 2014 #3
    BAYOU

    BAYOU Road Train Member

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    Mine runs $1.40/mi all miles
     
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  5. Jul 8, 2014 #4
    barroll

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    I'm right around $1.35-$1.60/mi month to month depending on repairs and deadhead. Keep in mind fuel economy is going to be lower pulling any sort of open deck. I'm still dreaming of the day I see 6mpg.
     
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  7. Jul 8, 2014 #5
    wore out

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    Mine runs a 1.30 a mile. Keep in mind I do all my own repair, I own an independent diesel repair shop have guys hired to run it and support this trucking habit lol. Seriously, I do pay myself drivers wages but I never figure my time on repair unless I make a ticket and run it through the shop which is very rare.
     
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  8. Jul 8, 2014 #6
    paintballer

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    I think you need to know if the numbers include driver wages and expenses. Or just the truck costs. Driver wages and expenses will vary a lot IMO.
     
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  9. Jul 8, 2014 #7
    BobcatVolvo

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    Just to turn the key and start moving costs $1.35 per mile for me. That's just the truck, before my salary, a cheeseburger on the road or anything. That neighborhood is a good guesstimate to start from.
     
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