What to charge for a sound truck
Add up fuel, wear, the driver and the monthly fixed costs to find out what to charge per hour, per day and per job.
Price for this job
- Price per hour
- Day rate
- Cost per hour
- Cost of this job
- Fuel and wear
- Fixed costs per hour
Tax plus margin close to 100% does not add up. Lower the margin.
Also offer the client a finished spot, with a professional voice and the sound truck finish.
Make a free spotHow it is calculated
The cost of a job adds up three parts: the driver's hours, the share of the monthly fixed costs (equipment, insurance, permit, vehicle payment) divided by the hours you work in the month, and the miles driven, with fuel and wear.
Tax and margin are applied to the final price (not to the cost), so the margin you chose is really left over after paying tax.
Frequently asked questions
What margin should I use?
Between 25% and 40% is a common starting point. It covers idle days, bigger repairs and your growth.
How much wear per mile should I enter?
Tires, oil, servicing and the vehicle's loss of value. Add up what you spent on these over the last year and divide by the miles driven.
Should I charge separately for recording the spot?
Many do. With SpotFacil you produce the client's spot in minutes and can include it in the package or sell it as an extra.
For reference only. Check your local rules and costs before setting a price or heading out.