Should I buy trucks or hire a trucking company?

Your shipping volume is climbing and freight costs keep going up. Buying trucks sounds expensive upfront, but paying trucking companies every month adds up too. You need to know which option costs less over time in New Jersey's competitive freight market.

Most companies think about truck payments and fuel costs, but miss the hidden expenses. Driver wages in New Jersey run $55,000-$70,000 annually. Add insurance, maintenance, DOT compliance, and downtime repairs. A single truck's total cost often hits $120,000-$150,000 per year.

The break-even point typically comes around 40+ loads per month consistently. Below that volume, outsourcing usually costs less. Above it, owning trucks can save money if you have steady freight lanes. New Jersey's dense highway network on I-95 and I-78 helps with route efficiency either way.

Calculate your total shipping volume over the past six months. Include seasonal peaks and valleys. If you're shipping less than 35-40 loads monthly, partnering with Gateway Distribution's hub-and-spoke network often costs 15-25% less than truck ownership. You avoid driver shortages and maintenance headaches too.

With the right freight partner, you get predictable monthly costs and flexible capacity. No truck payments, no driver hiring, no DOT audits. Your shipping scales up or down based on actual business needs.

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