Additionally, on the top of the main meals throughout the day you have the snacks and drinks along the way! So when you think about, at the end of a month / year those overpriced snacks eat up straight out from your pocket too.
I know we all have that nasty habit of eating. But when you are an owner operator trying to cut trucking expenses and make profit, then this is one field to work on.
I am not saying that you should starve on the road or eat junk food at lower costs. But you should pay attention to your food and drink spending habits and set a budget. And try your best to stick to that amount!
Something that can help you lower trucking expenses related to food and drinks and save you money over the long term is putting a refrigerator and a microwave in your sleeper.
Permits and Special Licenses
This out of all the other trucking expenses will vary from state to state. It will depend on a lot of things and questions like:
