what does it cost to operate a truck??

The info u request is dependant upon ur base state, the value of ur tractor and/or trailer, with or without freight n bobtail coverage, the region served or all 48, anticipated milage 2b driven, ur commercial driving record and amount of time you have been driving.

Heavy question 2 answer.

U have homework 2 do Bud

 

tractor base plate for an 11 yr old truck in the state of montana...$1250.00
trailer perminent plate for same state...$150
insurance monthly payment...$241.00(covers bob, phys. damage and cargo)
IFTA... varies
Fuel tax....keep guessing
road tax...$550....i know more is coming
decals for trucking company name (mine) $175
decals for leased co....free
maintence account(up to you)...$0.15/cpm(actual)
social security tax....varies on what you make per year
federal income tax...same as above

pride of being an o/o.....priceless...lol
sorry i couldnt help it

i know theres more but these are the ones off the top of my head

 

I have been doing research my self. This is what I have found out. Each and every person has their own cost to run a truck, or should I say everyone not equal in the cost of running a truck. Insurance will vary, BasePlates vary, your fuel burning will be different than the next guy. So there is no straight answer.

Someone either on here or on another forum had posted these 2 sites. Both are good to find out your cost.

http://www.truckershelper.com/operationscost.php

And

http://www.peterbilt.com/index_our_too_cst.asp

Good Luck and Stay Safe.

broncrider, I can not agree more, and I am O/O wannabee.

 

Coastie good job finding ththose sites,the pete one was great,for those that need it.

 

I can not take credit for I just passing on what I learn off of these forums. Someone else had found them and posted them before me. I just passed on what I am learning and been shown. I visit 3 forums regularly and a 4th off and on. Doing my research, so soon as I can, I can go back on the road.

 

Old but nice info!