It’s tough to give exact advice with limited details, but pricing for drop trailer lanes can vary depending on the specifics. If the trailers sit for multiple days or the customer requires several trailers, costs can add up.
Typically, we pay a small one-time fee to drop the initial trailer(s). After that, depending on your schedule, you may only need one trailer: the carrier drops an empty, picks up the preloaded trailer, and repeats the process.
Carriers usually love these types of loads because drivers don’t have to wait at the shipper, giving them more flexibility. However, you’ll likely need a local carrier for this, which can be pricier than a backhaul carrier.
For us, we usually add a small drop trailer fee per load around $25 to $50. The best approach is to reach out to carriers you regularly work with in the area to check their capacity and commitment. Right now, with the spot market being slow, many carriers are eager for contracted freight.
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