Calculate the Sample Standard Deviation. 1  Calculate the mean or average of each data set. 2  To do this, add up all the numbers in a data set and divide by the total number of pieces of data. 3  For example, if you have found numbers in a data set, divide the sum by 4.
Over the average mileage of a commercial truck, usually around 130,000 miles, this equates to about $1.38 per mile, but the costs that make up this figure are varied. The most fundamental cost for any trucking company is the cost of the truck, trailer and the driver. Trucks arenât cheap.
The average truck driver is expected to travel between 2,000 and 3,000 miles per week, based on the 70 hour maximum hour restriction over eight days. Drivers that are just starting out can expect to see starting wages. Median wages for rookie truck drivers are between $0.27 and $0.29 per mile. Increases are given once a driver proves themselves and gets in some time with the company.