Plambert:
Hi,Does anyone know of an average industry figure it costs to run a truck, per km/per mile? (I guess this would depend on the age of truck, for fuel and servicing)
Paul
Paul, if it helps I have some tables published January 2004 showing typical running costs.
Based on
4x2 Tractor 38 Tonnes
Capital cost ££44,000
Annual Distance 120,000km
Ownership Period 5 years
Fuel Consumption 8.4mpg
Standing Costs
Overheads £10,658
VED £1,200
Insurance £3,283
Depreciation £7,000
Finance £1,760
Drivers 29,749
Running Costs
Fuel and Oil £24,894
Tyres £890
Maintenance £4,496
Total cost per year £83,930
Total cost per km £0.69.9
Tri-axle Skellie
Capital Cost £13,900
Annual Distance 100,000
Ownership Period 5 years
Standing Costs
Depreciation £1,365
Finance £556
Running Costs
Tyres £1,100
Maintenance £1,382
Total Cost per year £4,413
Total Cost per km 4.4p
I hope that helps.