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jclabriejr
Joined: 3/6/2009
Location: Houston, TX
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need help with pricing
Posted: Fri Mar 6, 2009 10:12:02 PM |
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i have recently purchased a 2009 Ford F350 Powerstroke and a 40ft. trailer and am planning on hauling mostly pipe but do not know what a fair price is? do i charge per pound or per mile. what is a fair or average price considering i am based out of Houston, TX.? i will appreciate any and all feedback. thank you |
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38short
Joined: 7/22/2007
Location: Katy, TX
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RE:need help with pricing
Posted: Sat Mar 7, 2009 7:50:11 AM |
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The company that I'am leased on to charges $2.75 a mile for out of town stuff.Anything in and around Houston they charge $200.00 for what they call local load. All this is oilfield related. Are you an independent, got your contracts lined up??? |
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easetrucker
Joined: 9/25/2009
Location: Byron, NY
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RE:need help with pricing
Posted: Fri Sep 25, 2009 12:40:47 PM |
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Gauge all your business by the mile. Best way to avoid people paying by the load then increasing your mileage decreasing your profit. Good luck! Just closing down my towing/lt vehicle transport business as customers take advantage of kindness or believe their loyalty as a customer allows them to keep requesting deeper discounts until your transporting for fuel only. Base all your expenses, direct, indirect, and expectations of earnings on mileage. Good luck! With hauling metal pipes make sure your insurance coverage is correct, my commercial policy was firm on no metal pipes, just a thought?! Better than getting sued for a misunderstanding of coverage!?
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