Pick it up or have it shipped?
Compare cash expenses and the full cost of your time and vehicle wear before arranging transport.
Starting numbers are fictional examples, not freight quotes. Replace them with your route, vehicle and supplier details. Inputs stay in this page and are not saved.
Collect it yourself
Use the entire round trip and include every required trip. Vehicle wear is separate from fuel; set it to zero if already covered by rental fees.
Have it delivered
Check fuel surcharges, liftgate, residential delivery, appointments, insurance and unloading. Add only fees excluded from your base quote.
Your comparison
Pickup costs $68.33 less
Including valued time and vehicle wear, under your assumptions.
| Cost | Pickup | Shipping |
|---|---|---|
| Cash expenses | $141.67 | $350.00 |
| Vehicle wear allowance | $40.00 | $0.00 |
| Value of your time | $125.00 | $25.00 |
| Total economic cost | $306.67 | $375.00 |
Pickup fuel estimate: $46.67.
Break-even base freight quote: $231.67. Below this amount, shipping costs less overall with your other inputs unchanged.
Cash expenses exclude your time and the wear allowance. Compare both options for the same lot, destination and service requirements. Confirm load capacity, loading equipment, removal deadlines and carrier terms separately.
Use your transport costs in the profit calculator →Transfer cash transport costs only; account for your time and vehicle wear once, in the appropriate cost fields.