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Labor Rate

To all forklift technicians. What is your advertised hourly labor rate. I am an independent in the Chicago land area and my rate is $82.00 per hour. I charge a flat rate travel charge for service calls of 1 hour labor. Looking for dealer and independent rates. I am curious how I am stacking up with the local competition.
  • Posted 28 Apr 2011 06:46
  • By LTTechie
  • joined 30 Jul'10 - 11 messages
  • Illinois, United States
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When I worked for dealer in Atlanta area. We would be periodically asked by the owner periodically to call the service departments of our competitors & survey things like standard/published service labor rates, PM, rental rates, etc. We played "I'll show you mine if you show me yours" and you know what? Nobody said no as often we were their customers for service parts, rentals 9we didn't have, etc. They want the same information - so make you sure you give them your info. Competitors are not mean folks. Hints: 1.) don't necessarily talk to the Service Manager, unless you know them they are occasionally "secretive"; 2. do offer your info first helps reduce resistance.

Oh, I was in sales when I did it & if a sale type can do it any one can!
  • Posted 28 Apr 2011 12:12
  • Modified 28 Apr 2011 12:14 by poster
  • By johnr_j
  • joined 3 Jun'06 - 1,452 messages
  • Georgia, United States
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  • Posted 28 Apr 2011 07:26
  • By LTTechie
  • joined 30 Jul'10 - 11 messages
  • Illinois, United States
email ?
  • Posted 28 Apr 2011 07:07
  • By 7777
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  • New York, United States

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