How do I calculate my cost per kilometer?

All fixed and variable costs of a vehicle are spread over the kilometers driven: depreciation or leasing, insurance, vehicle tax, diesel, tolls, tires, maintenance and driver wages. With this figure, you can see for every request at what price it pays off.

Buy or lease new vehicles?

Leasing preserves cash and credit lines, while buying is often cheaper over the useful life. What matters is your cash position, how long you keep the vehicles and the terms. We compare both options in an investment appraisal.

Is factoring worthwhile for freight companies?

With long payment terms, factoring can noticeably improve cash flow, but it comes with fees. A comparison with your financing costs and cash needs shows whether it pays off.

Should the fleet and business property be held in a separate company?

Separating them can protect assets from operating risks and make a later succession easier. However, it has tax consequences that need to be carefully reviewed beforehand.

Advisory for freight and logistics companies.

Diesel, tolls and wages keep rising; freight rates don't always follow. We show you what every vehicle and every route really earns.

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Freight & Logistics

Typical situations.

Thin margins per route.Without a cost per kilometer, it remains unclear which orders and customers pay off. We build a calculation that properly reflects diesel, tolls, staff and vehicle costs.
Renewing or expanding your fleet.New tractor units tie up a lot of capital. We compare buying, leasing and hire purchase with your figures and prepare the discussion with your bank or leasing company.
Long payment terms.Customers pay after 30, 60 or 90 days, while diesel and wages are due immediately. Cash flow planning and, where needed, factoring close the gap.
Own fleet or subcontractors.You can grow with your own drivers or through partners. We calculate both routes, including utilization and risk.

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How we help.

Bookkeeping & Payroll
bookkeeping with a cost center per vehicle, driver payroll including expenses and meal allowances.
Corporate Structuring
separating the fleet and business premises from operating risk, holding companies for shareholders; the tax review is handled by our partner tax firm.
Business Advisory
cost per vehicle and route, contribution margin per customer, monthly reporting and cash flow planning.

Freight & Logistics

Frequently asked questions.

Do you run a freight or logistics company? In an initial consultation, we look at your costs, cash flow and structure together.

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Your contact

Andre Prescha

Managing Director

Phone: +49 170 4189624
Email: info@prescha-consulting.de

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