Hauling Rates

[coyote75]

I have been hauling cattle locally on weekends and occasion. I'm getting a new 24 ft stock trailer and might be able to get some longer distance hauls. Is it best to charge by the loaded mile or a flat rate on the trip? What kind of rate by the mile? Any input would be appreciated.

 

[blacksheep4x4]

I think by the loaded mile is best. Not sure what to charge to move cattle. We mostly move trailers and cars. The rates are quite a bit different between the two. Some places start out at $1. 50 per loaded mile to move a travel trailer and if the customer is a frequent customer the rate may go down to $1. 00 per loaded mile. On the other hand cars pay about 1/2 as much but you can haul more than one car. I don't really think this is fair because it is costing more to move the combined weights of the cars than a single trailer. I think cars should pay $1. 25 per car per loaded mile. But all the companies moving cars out there have basically cut each others throats by lowering prices trying to compete with each other.

 

[JFaughn]

This site might help.
Hauling for hire...

 

[willysrule]

If I'm towing for a buddy it's usually cost of fuel plus a little, other than that I charge $1. 00 to 1. 75 a loaded mile, all depends on what I'm hauling, for who and how long I'm going to be on the road... I've been towing cars quite a bit latley and making some extra cash... :-laf