I was asked how much I would charge on an hourly rate as a sub-contractor. I would provide my own equipment for plowing. I have no idea what to charge. So here's my question, What is the going rate? I am in the Northwest Indiana region (outside of Chicago).
Thanks for your help.
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Using a very nice 1994 GMC short bed, Reg cab with a 8' western plow and Western Pro-Flo Spreader.
I think its hard for anyone to answer that question who is not in NW Indiana. One option is to negotiate with the contractor for a percentage of what he gets for each property you do.
If you have a Commercial Auto Insurance plus a General Liability Insurance at $25-30 an hour would barley cover the insurance no less other costs involved
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If you have a Commercial Auto Insurance plus a General Liability Insurance at $25-30 an hour would barley cover the insurance no less other costs involved
that brings me to another question. What are you guiys paying for GL and Commercial Auto Ins?
I am paying $67 a month for GL and $49 a month for Commercial Auto Insurance.
I have never charged an hourly rate as a sub-contractor. I have only charged per job. I was asked recently what i would charge hourly and hence my questioning the group here.
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Using a very nice 1994 GMC short bed, Reg cab with a 8' western plow and Western Pro-Flo Spreader.
that brings me to another question. What are you guiys paying for GL and Commercial Auto Ins?
I am paying $67 a month for GL and $49 a month for Commercial Auto Insurance.
I have never charged an hourly rate as a sub-contractor. I have only charged per job. I was asked recently what i would charge hourly and hence my questioning the group here.
OK ill chime in fort Wayne here. $55.00 an hour. My truck my plow blazer with A 7.5 straight blade. I only have insurance 1 million liability and and 1 million gl
And tool insurance if my plow gets stolen hope I helped out
40 bucks and a case of bud per hour aint that bad...In Erie its about 35 per hour, Erie is also the arm pit of the nation as far as snow plowing prices so I wouldn't follow my home towns example.
In West Michigan for an 8' straight on a 3/4 ton truck I get between $45-50/hr. I'm sure you can get more in the windy city. Good luck!
WOW thats low.
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Originally Posted by kmamark2000
Holy cow batman! you guys are expensive.. LOL. I have been working WAY too cheap. I figured $25-30 an hour. Thank every for the heads up!.
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Originally Posted by alldayrj
How can you put gas in the tank for that rate? Thats what i get to drive other peoples trucks. I would rather stay home
Exactly, I got beat out of hiring a guy this winter by another guy paying $25 minimum just for a driver.
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Originally Posted by truckitup
If you have a Commercial Auto Insurance plus a General Liability Insurance at $25-30 an hour would barley cover the insurance no less other costs involved
I'm sure you can get more in the windy city. Good luck! 
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