Self Storage Truck Rental Revenue Calculator

Truck rental dealer commissions add 10–25% to ancillary revenue with minimal capex.

Truck count

Annual revenue / truck

Commission %

Additional costs annual

Annual net

$4,750

Gross commission

$6,250

Per truck net

$475

How the math works

Total rental = trucks × revenue. Commission = total × %. Net = commission − costs.

10 × $2,500 × 25% = $6,250 − $1,500 = $4,750 annual net = $475/truck.

How to Use

Enter truck count.
Enter annual revenue / truck.
Enter commission %.
Enter additional costs annual.
Read annual net.

Frequently Asked Questions

Truck rental dealer economics?

U-Haul Dealer: 22–28% commission on local truck rentals. Penske: 18–25%. Budget: 15–22%. Average revenue per truck: $1,500–4,000/yr. Most facilities host 5–15 trucks. Capex for facility: free (truck owner provides), but signage and parking spaces required. Insurance: most coverage handled by truck rental brand; check facility policy. Best fit: facility with 100+ unit count to drive customer volume. Cross-sell: discount/free first month rental with first month storage.

How does this asset class compare to traditional CRE?

Specialty assets (self-storage, RV parks, MHP, marinas, cold storage, data centers, parking, car wash, QSR/c-store, billboards, cell towers) typically offer higher cap rates than office/retail but with more operational complexity. They reward specialized operators with deep market knowledge. Lender pool is narrower, capital costs sometimes 50–150 bps higher, but downside resilience often better.

Capex and operational considerations?

Specialty assets often have heavier operational burden than passive triple-net retail. Self-storage, RV, MHP: tenant turn, security, basic upkeep. Marinas, parking, car wash: equipment-heavy with replacement reserves. Cold storage, data center: utilities are major cost. Billboards, cell towers: minimal opex, near-passive. Match management capacity to asset operational intensity.

Exit strategy?

Specialty asset cap rates have compressed significantly over last cycle but volatility is real. Buyers: REITs, private equity rollups, regional operators, 1031 buyers. Strong NOI history, environmental clarity (especially for car wash, gas station), and lease structure (for billboards, cell towers) drive valuation. Plan exit 24+ months in advance for best execution.