delivery charges for shops

[R's 2]

Just got a quick question for the small shop owners. ... what do you guys get for pickup and delivery charges. whats the fair market value going out there ?? we have an enclosed car hauler and truck and will be going across the state.

[Dave Severson]

We used to get $1.50 a mile loaded, probably have to adjust that up a bit considering the fuel cost.... Never tried to make money at it, just charged enough to pay for some fuel and pay the driver.

[rspears]

If you got 10 miles to the gallon. Charged 1.50 a mile. You went 50 miles an hour. Gas was 3.00 a gallon. You would make 60.00 every 50 minutes, after you pay for fuel. Not bad for driving...You could use the other 10 minutes out of the hour to relieve yourself, or get a sandwich...And if you were hauling multiple loads, you get pay for each load...That's not bad money...

That $60/hr "profit" pays for the driver, say $15/hr, and wear & tear on both truck and trailer, at least another $15/hr if you compare to IRS mileage rates. That leaves $30/hr, but that truck & trailer have to come back home empty, so there is the same driver and equipment cost again, which nets zero. I'd say the $1.50/mile is a pretty good deal for the guy paying the bill unless you have a paying load coming home, but that's just my thoughts.

[HemiTCoupe]

I sold My Mustang to a guy in Spokane, Wa and he shipped last Oct. and it cost him $1400.00 to go from my house near Knoxville, Tn to Spokane, Wa. In a 18 wheel open car hauler

Two years ago my brother paid $750.00 from Fl to Mn. for a Dune Buggy. In a 18 wheel inclosed car hauler.

Pat

[Dave Severson]

We do deliveries only as a convenience to the customer....it's definitely not a money maker!!! The trip covers the expenses, but then you are also losing the driver from getting any work done in the shop while he's gone.... Roger showed a lot of the other costs, but insurance and licensing isn't free, either!!!! Should you run over some debris and blow a tire on the truck or trailer, there goes anything resembling a profit on that trip!!!!! Plus if the shop is busy and somebody is gone for a few days delivering a car, then somebody else usually ends up working some overtime hours to get the work done that the guy delivering can't do....

[sg4356]

back when i used to haul cars for living (18 wheeler) it was a dollar a mile per unit. I dont know if that helps but there it is.

[kennyd]

we charge , fuel , plus a a flat 200 per day

[Gretsch]

deleted - found the answer to my question

[R's 2]

we are just trying to get this thing delivered to the customer and wanted to know what a fair deal was for them and of course us also. not looking to make a killing or a living at pick up and delivery of hotrods.