MPC Research Reports
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Title:	Truck Costs for Owner/Operators
Authors:	Mark Berwick and Frank Dooley
University:	North Dakota State University
Publication Date:	Sep 1997
Report #:	MPC-97-81
TRID #:	00742302
Keywords:	cost estimating, costs, estimates, motor carriers, owner operators, simulation, sustainable development, trucks

Abstract

Differences that exist among truck configurations, trip and product characteristics, and input prices influence costs for individual owner/operators. Economic developers need truck cost estimates to compare transportation modes and accurately estimate transportation costs. Owner/operators and users of owner/operators need truck cost information to benchmark performance against competitors and industry standards. The truck costing model developed in this study can be used by shippers and owner/operators as a negotiating tool to arrive at shipping rates.