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

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

MetricSpecialized FreightFreight Transportation
Average Revenue$1.2M$3.8M
Profit Margin5.0%5.0%
Est. Owner Income$60K$192K
Revenue / Employee$166K$196K
Labor Cost %35.0%35.0%
Total Businesses30,93615,418
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$67K$82K