What do you think is the spec combination to produce the most expedited revenue consistently? Spec one for a single. Spec another for a team operation, and spec both for today`s competitive expediting marketplace.
Forget about factoring time on the road and available for service. I`m talking pure specs for maximum POTENTIAL revenue vs. expenses, at the end of the year. What combo will put more money in your bank account? For example, you could say a truck with everything, but after you consider the cost of whatever added equipment ( tag axle, reefer, liftgate etc.)vs. actual load revenue each add on brings in, it changes the equation.
In my experience I think for a single it would be a "D" unit with a reefer. For a team I would say a "D" unit equipped for special handling (pads, straps, j bar pallet jacks etc).
My reasons are:
For a single these days I think you have to have some specialization, but not too much because of the cost of equipment. For teams I`m looking at the segment I think has the highest volume, of high revenue freight, which transfers into access to more loads.
What`s yours, and why?
Forget about factoring time on the road and available for service. I`m talking pure specs for maximum POTENTIAL revenue vs. expenses, at the end of the year. What combo will put more money in your bank account? For example, you could say a truck with everything, but after you consider the cost of whatever added equipment ( tag axle, reefer, liftgate etc.)vs. actual load revenue each add on brings in, it changes the equation.
In my experience I think for a single it would be a "D" unit with a reefer. For a team I would say a "D" unit equipped for special handling (pads, straps, j bar pallet jacks etc).
My reasons are:
For a single these days I think you have to have some specialization, but not too much because of the cost of equipment. For teams I`m looking at the segment I think has the highest volume, of high revenue freight, which transfers into access to more loads.
What`s yours, and why?