{"id":9288,"date":"2026-04-29T15:56:57","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T13:56:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antransbis.pl\/transport\/haulage-company-earnings-costs\/"},"modified":"2026-04-29T15:56:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T13:56:57","slug":"haulage-company-earnings-costs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antransbis.pl\/en\/transport\/haulage-company-earnings-costs\/","title":{"rendered":"Running a haulage company: earnings and costs in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Antrans<\/span><\/p><\/nav>\n<h2><b>Running a haulage company: earnings and costs in the industry<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>A haulage company<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Polish PKD code<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pkd.com.pl\/wyszukiwarka\/pkd\/49.41.Z.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"> 49.41.Z<\/a> - freight transport by road) is a business that carries goods by road vehicles on both domestic and international routes. In this article you will find out how much haulage companies earn, what it costs to run one, which formalities are required and whether this type of business pays off.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is a haulage company?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/antransbis.pl\/en\/transport\/transport-company-how-to-choose\/\">haulage company<\/a> is a business that transports goods. Depending on its profile, it may operate domestically, internationally or both. It uses various types of vehicles: vans up to 3.5 t, articulated trucks (HGVs) and high-volume road trains. Services are divided into <a href=\"https:\/\/pragmago.pl\/porada\/czym-sie-rozni-transport-ftl-od-ltl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">FTL<\/a> (full truckloads), <a href=\"https:\/\/pragmago.pl\/porada\/czym-sie-rozni-transport-ftl-od-ltl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LTL<\/a> (part loads), express, temperature-controlled transport and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much does a haulage company make per month?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A haulage company&#8217;s average revenue depends on the number of vehicles and the routes it runs. For a fleet of 3-5 trucks, monthly net revenue can range from 30,000 PLN to 100,000 PLN. International work (e.g. PL-DE) pays better than domestic work. According to a 2023 report by the Polish company Inelo, firms serving Western European markets achieve higher margins.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much does a haulage company make per year?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A haulage company can generate annual revenue of 500,000 PLN to as much as 2 million PLN gross, depending on the scale of its operations. A high share of international work increases profitability, although it also means higher costs. Seasonality (e.g. public holidays and the summer break) also affects results.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much does a haulage company owner earn per month?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The owner of a haulage company can earn from 10,000 PLN net (driving a single truck themselves) to 30,000 PLN or more in a management role with a fleet. Income depends on the number of vehicles, how the work is billed, ZUS contributions (Polish social security) and taxes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much does a haulage company owner earn per year?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>For an owner with a single truck, annual net profit can be 120,000 - 180,000 PLN.<\/strong> With 5 vehicles, revenue exceeds 600,000 PLN a year and net profit can reach as much as 300,000 PLN.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Running costs of a haulage company<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Profitability depends on the cost structure. The key factors are the rate per km and the level of fixed and variable costs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the fixed costs of a haulage company?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fixed costs include vehicle leasing (3,000 - 7,000 PLN per month per vehicle), insurance, driver salaries (on average 7,000 - 10,000 PLN per month), ZUS contributions, accounting and GPS systems.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the variable costs of a haulage company?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fuel (approx. 35 - 45% of all costs), road tolls, servicing, tyre replacement and driver allowances are the main variable costs. Their level depends on the number of kilometres driven.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What other expenses does a haulage company have?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additional costs include penalties for late delivery, the cost of empty running, fines and penalties for errors in documents (e.g. the CMR consignment note).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much does a haulage company make on one truck?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>At a rate of 4 PLN\/km and a monthly mileage of 10,000 km, revenue is 40,000 PLN. After deducting costs (about 30,000 PLN), net profit is around 10,000 PLN per month.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What do you need to run a haulage company?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Running a haulage company requires:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC),<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">an operating centre,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a transport licence,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the right driving entitlements for the owner or an employed driver,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">management software (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sap.com\/poland\/products\/scm\/transportation-logistics\/what-is-a-tms.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TMS<\/a>).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much money do you need to start a haulage company?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Starting a haulage business costs around 60,000 - 150,000 PLN.<\/strong> This covers leasing, insurance, official fees, deposits, GPS systems and business registration.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is it worth starting a haulage company?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, if you plan to drive yourself or have experience in logistics. Driving yourself increases your profit but comes with greater risk. Employing drivers reduces the risk, but also the profit. Strong competition and fuel prices can limit profitability.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does it pay to own your own truck?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>A new truck costs 300,000 - 500,000 PLN.<\/strong> Leasing costs 3,000 - 7,000 PLN per month. Driving yourself brings a higher profit, but also more responsibilities and more risk.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much does an operating centre cost?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Renting an operating centre (plot, parking, monitoring) costs 1,000 - 5,000 PLN per month. You need one to obtain a licence.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much does a registered office for a haulage company cost?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your registered office can be physical (office, warehouse) or virtual (outsourced). Cost: 500 - 3,000 PLN per month.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much does a road haulage operator licence cost?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Obtaining a CPC costs 2,000 - 3,000 PLN.<\/strong> The operator licence itself: official fees plus a financial standing deposit (9,000 PLN for the first vehicle and 5,000 PLN for each additional one).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much do a Community licence and a CPC cost?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>A CPC costs 2,000 - 3,000 PLN.<\/strong> A Community licence: 4,000 - 8,000 PLN (depending on the number of certified copies).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work with Antrans BiS and earn from reliable haulage jobs<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join the Carrier Zone at <a href=\"https:\/\/antransbis.pl\/en\/contact-antrans-bis\/\">Antrans BiS<\/a> and get access to steady, well-paid haulage work. <br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/antransbis.pl\/en\/customer-zone\/\">See the details on our Haulage jobs page.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-auto kksr-align-center kksr-valign-bottom\"\n    data-payload='{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;center&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;9288&quot;,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;valign&quot;:&quot;bottom&quot;,&quot;ignore&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;reference&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;count&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;legendonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;readonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;score&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;starsonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;best&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;greet&quot;:&quot;Customer reviews&quot;,&quot;legend&quot;:&quot;0\\\/5 - (0 votes)&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Running a haulage company: earnings and costs in 2026&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;_legend&quot;:&quot;{score}\\\/{best} - ({count} {votes})&quot;,&quot;font_factor&quot;:&quot;1.25&quot;}'>\n            \n<div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 0px; height: 0px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 0px; height: 0px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 0px; height: 0px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 0px; height: 0px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 0px; height: 0px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 0px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 0px; height: 0px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 0px; height: 0px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 0px; height: 0px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 0px; height: 0px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 0px; height: 0px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                \n\n<div class=\"kksr-legend\" style=\"font-size: 0px;\">\n            <span class=\"kksr-muted\">Customer reviews<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A haulage company with a fleet of 3-5 vehicles can generate revenue of 30,000 - 100,000 PLN a month. 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