What have you done to offset high fuel costs?
With fuel at an all time record high in the USA, what have you done to offset the cost? Raised your prices? Added a fuel surcharge? Limited your travel area? Opted to work from a set location and eliminated mobile service? Switched to a more fuel efficient vehicle? Obviously, if you haven't adjusted in one way or another, then the cost of fuel is taking a bigger bite out of your profit.
I haven't raised my pricing but I have added a fuel surcharge per invoice
(non insurance referal). I also now take a closer look at the customer's location and weigh out if it is worthwhile before accepting the job. I try hard to group up repairs by area to make the trips worthwhile. I still do mobile service but also set up at a stationary location whenever possible. I replaced my work truck with a fuel efficent car a couple of year ago.
I also cuss at the fuel pump but that hasn't seemed to help at all! lol
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