Question about pricing

Discussion in 'Canadian Truckers Forum' started by Big Kev, Dec 29, 2011.

  1. Big Kev

    Big Kev Bobtail Member

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    Hey guys, I'm new to the trucking industry and I was wondering how the pricing for deliveries work. I know the truck companies consider fuel, insurance, maintenance, etc. I also know about additional cost such as an initial fee, loading fee, km's fee, etc. My question is what are all the fees that one would have to pay a truck company and what are reasonable prices for each fee. Any advice is appreciated

    Thanks!
    Kevin
     
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  3. mgfg

    mgfg Road Train Member

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    Fees are calculated by the day, the mile or the hour. Each load is different depending upon where it ships from (deadhead miles) the time needed to load, the time or miles to destination and the time required to unload.

    Not sure what you're really looking for other than this.
     
  4. Big Kev

    Big Kev Bobtail Member

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    thanks for your answer, what I was looking for was what the average price was for things like each mile, an initial fee, a loading fee, etc
     
  5. mgfg

    mgfg Road Train Member

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    That's not a question that can be answered generically. Van rates differ from flatbed rates which differ from reefer rates. You're in Toronto>>>are you shipping to NYC, to Miami, to LA or to Duck's Ask, Wyoming.
     
  6. Big Kev

    Big Kev Bobtail Member

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    trailer trucks within Ontario. Sorry, I should have been more specific
     
  7. mgfg

    mgfg Road Train Member

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    OK>Are you moving van loads from Toronto to Niagara Falls, Flatbed loads from Toronto to Timmins or Reefer loads from Toronto to Ear Falls?

    Again, there's no generic pricing
     
  8. lostNfound

    lostNfound Road Train Member

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    Fixed costs + variable costs + extraordinary costs + profit = rate to charge.









    More or less.
     
  9. casc1

    casc1 Light Load Member

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    Roughly 2hrs to load, driving miles ( 50 per hr both ways ) unloading 2 hrs multiply all by $80 p/hr
     
  10. snafu

    snafu Light Load Member

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    Not even thinking of turning a wheel at that rate...

    You're a wee bit low... try again.
     
  11. snafu

    snafu Light Load Member

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    What's the weight?

    Tandem axle load...tridem? Quad?
    Does it require special services such as tail-gate delivery, inside delivery, shuttle service into locations such as shopping malls with height/length restrictions where trailers can't access the loading dock

    Every detail makes the price change...
     
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