Trucking & Logistics

You're running miles—
but don't know which ones make money.

Fuel prices spike. Driver costs climb. Receivables lag. You're working harder than ever— but your bank account doesn't show it.

Fuel eats 30-40% of revenue

Payment cycles lag 30-60 days

Margins shrink on bad routes

The Problem Most Truckers Face

You know revenue. You know expenses. But you don't know which routes are killing you.

Fuel vs Revenue Mismatch

Diesel costs $4.50/gallon, but you locked in rates 6 months ago at $3.20. Your margin just evaporated.

Driver Cost Inefficiency

You're paying drivers by the mile, but deadhead miles and wait time destroy profitability on certain lanes.

Cash Flow Timing Gap

You fuel up today. Drivers get paid Friday. But the broker doesn't pay for 45 days. Your cash is always tight.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration enforces strict compliance requirements for trucking operations—but compliance alone doesn't guarantee profitability. Between DOT regulations, fluctuating fuel costs, and driver retention challenges, most owner-operators and small fleets are working harder than ever without knowing which routes actually make money.

We show you exactly where your money goes—and which routes deserve your miles.

Where Most Trucking Companies Go Wrong

They assume:

  • More miles equals more profit
  • Cutting driver pay saves money
  • Their fuel card statement shows the full picture

But in reality:

  • High-mileage routes often have the worst margins after deadhead and wait time
  • Losing good drivers costs more than paying them fairly
  • Route-level profitability reveals what aggregate numbers hide

Your system makes profitable decisions obvious, not guesswork.

The JJ&A Solution

We'll show you which routes
actually make money.

What We Track (Per Route):

Fuel cost per mile (actual, not estimated)
Driver compensation (including deadhead)
Maintenance allocation by vehicle
Insurance and licensing costs
True margin after all variable costs
Cash conversion cycle (invoice → payment)

The Result:

Route A: Dallas → Atlanta looks profitable at $2.40/mile— until you factor in fuel, deadhead, and wait time. Actual margin: -$0.15/mile.

Route B: Same gross revenue. Better backhaul. Lower fuel zone. Actual margin: $0.85/mile.

You just found an extra $3,000/week by running the right lanes.

Tax Strategy for Truckers

Most trucking businesses leave money on the table with vehicle depreciation. The IRS Section 179 deduction allows you to expense equipment immediately rather than depreciating over years—but only if it's structured correctly.

We ensure you maximize deductions while staying compliant with IRS vehicle use documentation.

Stop Guessing. Start Knowing.

How We Work With You:

1

Connect Your Systems

Link your fuel cards, dispatch software, and payment platforms. We pull data automatically.

2

Route-Level Analysis

We break down profitability by lane, driver, and time period. You see what's working.

3

Monthly Strategy Review

We show you which routes to prioritize, which to drop, and how to negotiate better rates.

Financial Reporting

See exactly where every dollar goes—and where it should go.

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Tax Planning & Strategy

Maximize deductions. Minimize surprises. Keep more of what you earn.

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Industry Reality:

35-40%

Average fuel as % of revenue

22-28%

Driver compensation typical range

5-10%

Net margin for well-run operations

Common Mistakes:

  • Not tracking deadhead miles separately
  • Using stale fuel cost averages
  • Mixing personal and business expenses
  • Not planning for quarterly tax payments

Stop Working Hard
For Unclear Profits

Book a call. We'll show you exactly which routes are profitable—and which ones are wasting your time.

See Which Routes Are ProfitableCall (336) 245-4154