Summary: One of the most important things you can do before you start your trucking business is to estimate your “all-in” cost per mile. Knowing this cost, along with estimating how much you will make, enables you to estimate your expected profit. Profit is your most important number. ...
Most carriers have enormous and complex books sketching out hidden charges and rules that could influence shipping costs. These charges are usually in a book called their Rules Tariff, and there are a couple of factors that can impact these charges. It’s important to get a full trucking fr...