Freight Transportation Arrangement vs Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local

Side-by-side revenue comparison of these two business types.

MetricFreight TransportationSpecialized Freight
Average Revenue$3.8M$1.2M
Profit Margin5.0%5.0%
Est. Owner Income$192K$60K
Revenue / Employee$196K$166K
Labor Cost %35.0%35.0%
Total Businesses15,41830,936
Startup Cost (Low)$50K$50K
Startup Cost (High)$250K$250K
5-Year Survival Rate50.0%50.0%
YoY Growth5.0%5.0%
Avg Employee Wage$82K$67K