Outsource Fleet Solutions
What Is Your Delivery Department Really Costing You?
Most dealerships know what they spend on drivers and fuel. Very few know what they're actually spending to operate an entire delivery department.
If someone asked what it costs to run your wholesale delivery operation each month, could you answer with confidence? Most Parts Managers and Fixed Ops Directors can estimate payroll, fuel, and vehicle payments. But those are only part of the picture. When you add insurance, maintenance, driver turnover, overtime, management time, vehicle downtime, recruiting, workers' compensation, damaged parts, and lost productivity, the true cost is often much higher than expected. That's why the first step isn't deciding whether to outsource. It's understanding your numbers.
The Costs You See. And the Ones You Don't.
Most dealerships budget for the obvious expenses.
| Cost Item | Typical Monthly Cost |
|---|---|
| Driver wages & benefits | $4,500–$6,000 per driver |
| Vehicle payments or depreciation | $1,000–$1,400 per truck |
| Fuel | $600–$1,000 per truck |
| Commercial insurance | $1,100–$1,500 per truck |
| Maintenance & tires | $300–$600 per truck |
But those aren't the costs that surprise people. It's everything else.
- Management time spent dispatching drivers instead of growing wholesale.
- Driver turnover, recruiting, and training.
- Rental vehicles when a truck is down.
- Overtime from inefficient routes.
- Damaged parts that must be reordered.
- Lost customer confidence after missed or late deliveries.
For many dealerships, these hidden costs exceed the obvious ones. Most organizations think they're spending far less because those expenses are spread across multiple departments.
Start With The Math.
At LMDS, we don't ask you to make a decision based on assumptions. We ask you to compare the numbers. Our pricing is based on your operation, including route miles, stops, delivery windows, and service requirements. You pay for professional delivery. Not idle trucks. Not driver turnover. Not fleet management. Not unexpected repairs. No long-term capital investment. No hidden overhead. Just a delivery operation built specifically for wholesale automotive parts. Run your numbers and compare your current operation with a professionally managed alternative. You may be surprised by the difference.
What You Gain Beyond Cost Savings
Cost matters. But it's rarely the only reason dealer groups partner with LMDS. The biggest benefit is giving your team the freedom to focus on wholesale instead of transportation. With LMDS, you gain:
- More management time focused on customers, inventory, and wholesale growth.
- Improved cash flow without investing in trucks and fleet maintenance.
- Reduced liability related to commercial vehicles, accidents, and driver employment.
- The flexibility to expand into new markets without adding vehicles or hiring drivers.
- Professional drivers trained exclusively in wholesale automotive parts delivery.
- A scalable delivery operation that grows with your business.
We're different because wholesale automotive parts delivery isn't a service we added. It's our business. Every process, every driver, and every investment we make is focused on helping dealership wholesale departments succeed.
See what your delivery department is really costing you.
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Run Your Numbers