Stop Chasing Trucks. Start Printing Profit.
Everybody loves the idea of a giant fleet of vans. But here’s the hard truth — most dryer vent companies bleed profit trying to scale too fast.
The play isn’t “more trucks.” The play is maxing profit per truck first.
The Simple Math That Runs Your Business
Your average daily truck cost in NY/NJ:
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Tech wages + payroll tax @ $20/hr ≈ $185
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Truck, insurance, fuel, supplies ≈ $175–200
Total ≈ $375/day per truck before turning a screw.
Your average ticket:
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Residential job: $225
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Condo vent: $79–$130 depending on volume
Where the Money Actually Is
Residential Focus
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5–6 jobs/day @ $225 = $1,100–$1,350/day revenue
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$375/day cost → $700–$900/day profit per truck
Condo / Multi-unit Focus
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10 vents/day @ $130 = $1,300/day revenue
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$375/day cost → ~$925/day profit per truck
Why the Sweet Spot Is 1–2 Trucks
With one or two trucks you can:
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Keep the schedule full with your best jobs
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Route efficiently and cut wasted drive time
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Avoid heavy overhead (dispatchers, full-time sales staff)
One truck: ~$180K+ annual profit
Two trucks: ~$360–450K annual profit
By truck #3:
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Empty days cost $375 each
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Office/admin hires start eating margin
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Demand dips can crush cash flow
Unless you have guaranteed condo/HOA work, trucks 3–6 can burn you.
When It’s Actually Safe to Scale
Multi-unit jobs change the game — but only if they’re locked in.
If you’re closing 20+ complexes per year (≈2,000+ vents), you can safely feed a third truck.
No contracts? Don’t add trucks. Secure the work first.
Your Action Plan
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Max out 1–2 trucks.
5–6 residential jobs/day or 10 condo vents/day. -
Dial in marketing & scheduling.
SEO, paid ads, and tight dispatch = zero empty miles. -
Win HOA & property manager deals.
Use offers like our “3 Bids, 1 Job” / Six-Year Advantage method. -
Add trucks only when you’re fully booked and multi-unit work is guaranteed.
The Mindset Shift
Scaling isn’t about adding vans. It’s about making each van a money printer.
When your first 1–2 trucks are fully dialed in, you’ll know every new crew is profitable before you buy the next set of wheels.
Call to Action
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