Delivery Charges On the Minds of ABSDA Members

 

                In the last couple of months, ABSDA has been receiving inquiries from Members to promote and encourage consistancy in Delivery Charges. With rising fuel costs, increasing wages, maintenance and insurance are taken into consideration, the expense for Member firms is significant.

                In May, ABSDA President Denis Melanson met with Dealer Members in Prince Edward Island in a Town Hall Format to come up with some solutions to assist them in their market.

                Last week, ABSDA surveyed Nova Scotia Members. Here are some quick stats based on a percentage of respondents:

Flat Bed or Box Truck

Delivery Fee Charged

Consumer

% of Respondents

Contractor

% of Respondents

No Charge  - 9.5%
$10 - $20 26.1% 42.8%
$21 - $30 47.9% 38.1%
$31 - $40 8.7% 4.8%
$41 - $50 4.3%  -
Over $50 4.3%  -
Based on Value and/or Distance 8.7% 4.8%

 

Boom Truck

Delivery Fee Charged

Consumer

% of Respondents

Contractor

% of Respondents

Not Applicable 40.9% 34.7%
No Charge   8.7%
$10 - $20 22.7% 26.0%
$21 - $30 13.6% 8.7%
$31 - $40 4.6%  
$41 - $50   4.4%
Over $50 13.6% 13.1%
Based on Value and/or Distance 4.6% 4.4%


ABSDA will be surveying Members in Newfoundland & Labrador and New Brunswick on this issue as well. If you have any questions or concerns, please call ABSDA at 506-858-0700.