The HT-RackPayback Projection diagram illustrates how quickly this product can turn your losses into profit! Our intent was to address every problem associated with hand truck transport and develop a solution to meet the demands of the delivery industry. We discovered by improving ergonomics and security, it was possible to reverse the productivity losses and eliminate unnecessary expenses.
Daily
Monthly
1st Year
2nd
3rd
4th
Route time
15-25 min.
7 hrs.
84 hrs.
168 hrs.
252 hrs.
336 hrs.
Labor Costs
3.75
75.
900.
1,800.
2,700.
3,600.
Hand Trucks
replacement costs
*
150.
$
300.
Retrieval Time
save time/fuel
90.
180.
270.
360.
Freight Claims
damaged products
60.
120.
180.
240.
Office/Purchasing
15 min.
1 hand truck
2 hand trucks
Stop and Check
routine
6-8 min.
22.
45.
67.
90.
Restraints
straps / padlocks
10.
14.
28.
32.
Workers Comp.
injury / accidents
?
1st. injury
$
2nd. injury
Legal Expenses
fines / lawsuits
?
100. - 500.
$
1,000 - up
Vehicle Maintenance
wear / damage
300.
$
500.
1.000.
Insurance Costs
safety discounts
20.
40.
60.
80.
Total Savings
$3.75
$75.
$1,402.
$2,599.
$3,815.
$6,802.
Note: Workers compensation and accident liability listed but not added to total savings. Projections are based on Beverage Distribution Statistics. Industry results will vary, depending on hourly wage, stops per driver, miles per route, freight content and route environment.
This article was published on Friday 23 October, 2009.
