Should I buy trucks or hire a trucking company?

Your shipping volume is growing in Newburgh. Buying trucks and hiring drivers sounds expensive. But so does paying freight companies every month. You need to know which costs less long-term.

The decision comes down to total cost of ownership versus shipping frequency. Buying trucks means truck payments, commercial insurance, maintenance, driver wages, DOT physicals, and hours-of-service tracking. Most companies underestimate these hidden costs by 30-40%.

The breakeven point is usually 40+ loads per month consistently. Below that, outsourcing costs less. A new truck runs $150,000-200,000. Add $80,000 yearly for a driver, $12,000 for insurance, and $8,000 for maintenance. That's $100,000+ annually before the first mile.

Calculate your monthly shipping volume first. Count loads, not just revenue. If you ship fewer than 40 loads monthly, outsourcing through Gateway Distribution's hub-and-spoke network from our regional hubs saves money. You pay per shipment with no fixed costs or equipment headaches.

Once you know your numbers, you can make the right choice. Companies that outsource focus on their core business instead of managing trucks and drivers. Those that buy trucks gain control but take on significant overhead.

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