Screen a second-truck scenario using utilization, booked lead time, declined jobs, contribution, and the selected truck allowance.
Last updated: April 30, 2026
Adjust the operator variables, then read the live result panel.
Preliminary screen
Using the calculator
Enter utilization, average booked lead days, capacity-declined jobs per week, average job value, and contribution margin. The verdict is a preliminary screen that requires operations, demand, and contribution gates to pass.
The score is supporting context; it cannot override a failed mandatory gate.
Review the selected new-truck type and monthly cash allowance. Enter an actual monthly allowance if you have one; it replaces the illustrative truck preset. The contribution gate also uses the model’s existing 25% buffer above that allowance.
Count only jobs declined because of capacity, and use a margin that includes incremental crew and variable costs.
Read each gate beside the verdict. The modeled potential contribution assumes every entered capacity-declined job could be captured at the same ticket and contribution margin.
Use the score and potential contribution as scenario details, then review staffing, cash, and sustained demand separately.
The screen does not assess hiring, financing cash, startup costs, seasonality, business overhead, or demand persistence. It is not a purchase recommendation or assurance that the second truck will be profitable.
Compare the inputs with actual scheduling, declined-job, and cost records.
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Operations, demand, and contribution gates must all pass. A high heuristic score does not override a failed gate.
Yes. Enter an actual monthly new-truck allowance in the visible review input; it replaces the selected truck preset.
Use jobs you turned away because of capacity. The model assumes all entered declined jobs could be captured at the same ticket and contribution margin.
No. Staffing, financing cash, startup costs, seasonality, overhead, and persistent demand require separate review.
Use the calculator for planning, then keep trucks, crews, routes, jobs, and invoices connected in ScaleYourJunk.
