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kree8ive · 01-16-2006, 11:08 PM

I finally got around to calling Roaring Express last week too. They pay 64% commission and the fuel surcharge is currently about 7% to 8% (fluctuates with fuel prices). They pay the insurance, license, and the bridge toll at the border but you have to pay the $100 per year customs fee. That's the first time I've heard that one, but its chump change compared to the license and insurance costs.

The guy I spoke to said their trucks average about $100k per year in gross revenue and don't have to run a lot of miles to do it. As mentioned by Bryan in a previous post, Roaring Express is based out of Windsor and runs a lot of freight in the corridor between Detroit/Windsor and Toronto. They also do short runs from the Windsor area to Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana.

They're currently looking for 3 ton and 5 ton straight trucks in the Windsor area. He wasn't sure if they had demand for another truck in the Toronto area right now because most of their freight is Windsor based. He also said there's not much difference in revenue between the 3 ton and 5 ton trucks.

I also called back TST Expedited last week to ask about their average revenue. I was told tractor trailers averaged $90k to $110k in 2005 and the best earned about $120k (they're pushing for tractors right now, not straight trucks).

01-16-2006, 11:08 PM	#18 (permalink)
kree8ive Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Halton Hills, ON, Canada. Rating: Not Rated Posts: 13	RE: Expedite companies in Canada - information I finally got around to calling Roaring Express last week too. They pay 64% commission and the fuel surcharge is currently about 7% to 8% (fluctuates with fuel prices). They pay the insurance, license, and the bridge toll at the border but you have to pay the $100 per year customs fee. That's the first time I've heard that one, but its chump change compared to the license and insurance costs. The guy I spoke to said their trucks average about $100k per year in gross revenue and don't have to run a lot of miles to do it. As mentioned by Bryan in a previous post, Roaring Express is based out of Windsor and runs a lot of freight in the corridor between Detroit/Windsor and Toronto. They also do short runs from the Windsor area to Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana. They're currently looking for 3 ton and 5 ton straight trucks in the Windsor area. He wasn't sure if they had demand for another truck in the Toronto area right now because most of their freight is Windsor based. He also said there's not much difference in revenue between the 3 ton and 5 ton trucks. I also called back TST Expedited last week to ask about their average revenue. I was told tractor trailers averaged $90k to $110k in 2005 and the best earned about $120k (they're pushing for tractors right now, not straight trucks).