Project Accounting. Costpoint was designed to meet the needs of government contractors for accounting. Specifically, government contractors, who have regulations regarding executive compensation, unallowable costs, and requirements of indirect labor that do not effect non-government contractors.
In allowing the longer truck combinations, what would take two 16.5 m (54 ft) semi-trailer trucks and one 18.75 m (62 ft) truck and trailer to haul on the continent now could be handled by just two 25.25 m trucks â greatly reducing overall costs and emissions.
New Semi-Truck Average Costs. Semi-trucks, also known as highway trucks, vary widely in price. The cost is influenced by the size of the truck, whether itâs a day cab or sleeper, and factors like fuel efficiency, horsepower and cargo capacity. New trucks begin at around $80,000 and run up to $150,000 or more. If you opt for a large number of custom features, the price tag could reach $200,000. 1  On the low end of that price range you can purchase a day cab with a single axle and lower capacity.