Special Needs Transportation vs General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload

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

MetricSpecial NeedsGeneral Freight
Average Revenue$1.6M$1.8M
Profit Margin5.0%5.0%
Est. Owner Income$81K$90K
Revenue / Employee$94K$158K
Labor Cost %35.0%35.0%
Total Businesses3,56350,230
Startup Cost (Low)$50K$30K
Startup Cost (High)$250K$200K
5-Year Survival Rate50.0%45.0%
YoY Growth5.0%5.0%
Avg Employee Wage$42K$65K