Originally published at: Operating Ratio 101 – The Small Carrier Metric That Tells the Real Story About Your Profitability - FreightWaves
Most owner-operators know how to figure out what it costs to run their truck — that’s your breakeven point. But there’s another number that rarely gets enough attention in this industry. It’s the one that lenders care about, the one that successful fleets track religiously, and the one that separates guesswork from control: Your Operating…