Typical cost per mile to transport 5th Wheel

SweetLou wrote:

pitch wrote:

SweetLou wrote:
If there are truly gas/diesel shortages coming d/t lack of tanker truck drivers, expect a lot

Where did that come from? There is a lack of long haul drivers,due to mostly to the new electronic logs and duty hours. Petroleum haulers are normally pretty local established companies with that would have a pretty stable workforce.
I don't believe I have ever seen a tanker with a sleeper, nothing but day cabs. If you are operating a day cab, hours of service and e-logs are not as much as a problem.

It was a CNN news report. Of course it is CNN

Also reported by Fox News.

pitch wrote:

SweetLou wrote:
If there are truly gas/diesel shortages coming d/t lack of tanker truck drivers, expect a lot

Where did that come from? There is a lack of long haul drivers,due to mostly to the new electronic logs and duty hours. Petroleum haulers are normally pretty local established companies with that would have a pretty stable workforce.
I don't believe I have ever seen a tanker with a sleeper, nothing but day cabs. If you are operating a day cab, hours of service and e-logs are not as much as a problem.

It comes from facts, There was a huge CDL driver shortage which started after the 08 recession then accelerated, Covid compounded it immensely. How many kids in Jr High have you asked lately what they wanted to do in lige and they answered "I want to be a truck driver"? Local or over the road does not matter. I know of ready mix concrete companies and block suppliers that have waiting scheduling lists for deliveries that are out 3 or 4 weeks in MD and VA due to lack of drivers, and they're signed with the Teamsters. That's about as local as you can get.

Yesterday I noticed a sign at a local mom and pop store. "Deli closed today due to lack of staff, please contact your legislators and tell them how government policies are killing small businesses". The trucking Industry is in the same boat.

MitchF150 wrote:
I think the standard rate for my 'business miles' that I can claim against my company if I drive my vehicle on/for company business is 56 cents/mile or something like that? (basically 10 miles = $5.60)

I have no idea how that computes into a hauling service, but it's a start I guess??

Good luck, Mitch

That has nothing to do with transportation rates. That is simply the flat rate the IRS uses for reimbursement on business travel. You can always use actual costs on your taxes if your costs per mile are more than the standard rate.

Horizon transport moved our 10000# firewood processor from Kentucky to SD, 1250 mi., 5 years ago for $1400. A buck a mile plus up front hook up fee.
for a short move. I would expect about the same for the fee plus mileage.

pitch wrote:

SweetLou wrote:
If there are truly gas/diesel shortages coming d/t lack of tanker truck drivers, expect a lot

Where did that come from? There is a lack of long haul drivers,due to mostly to the new electronic logs and duty hours. Petroleum haulers are normally pretty local established companies with that would have a pretty stable workforce.
I don't believe I have ever seen a tanker with a sleeper, nothing but day cabs. If you are operating a day cab, hours of service and e-logs are not as much as a problem.

It was a CNN news report. Of course it is CNN

Reality, you'll be paying $50-100 an hour. Depending how far you need to go etc. A buck or two per mile would not be outrageous either.

Marty

I think the standard rate for my 'business miles' that I can claim against my company if I drive my vehicle on/for company business is 56 cents/mile or something like that? (basically 10 miles = $5.60)

I have no idea how that computes into a hauling service, but it's a start I guess??

Good luck, Mitch

SweetLou wrote:

If there are truly gas/diesel shortages coming d/t lack of tanker truck drivers, expect a lot

Where did that come from? There is a lack of long haul drivers,due to mostly to the new electronic logs and duty hours. Petroleum haulers are normally pretty local established companies with that would have a pretty stable workforce.
I don't believe I have ever seen a tanker with a sleeper, nothing but day cabs. If you are operating a day cab, hours of service and e-logs are not as much as a proble

"That" probably came from the same article I read. A lot of tanker drivers were laid or quit due to travel restrictions and much less driving during COVID.
I know nothing about the business but article said that fuel tanker drivers need training, especially hazmat before being able to drive.

Here’s one outfit...https://autritransport.com/quote/RV-Boat-Trailer-Transport-Towing-Questions-Answers.php

Lots of independent haulers available through websites. Less than you think IMO.