Why Cost Per Hour and Cost Per Day Matter Just as Much as Cost Per Mile

Some carriers are taught to think in cost per mile. It’s familiar. It’s easy to explain. And it’s only part of the picture. Cost per mile tells you how expensive it is to move the truck down the road. It does not tell you how expensive it is to run a business. That’s where cost per hour and cost per day come in. If you operate in the spot market, especially off load boards, these two numbers often matter more sometimes than cost per mile. They explain why some “good-paying” loads still leave you confused ...