What a fleet washing price list is for
Fleet managers buy washing by the vehicle and by the visit, and they compare a few vendors on a spreadsheet. A price list by vehicle type, with add-ons and the minimum per visit, drops straight into that spreadsheet. It also tells them you understand runoff rules and after-hours work, which is what separates a fleet washer from someone with a pressure washer.
What to put on a fleet washing price list
- Per-vehicle prices by type and size.
- Add-ons like brightening, interior washouts and wax.
- Minimum per visit.
- After-hours rates.
- How wash water is handled.
A worked example
A fleet price list for a regional delivery company with vans, box trucks and tractor-trailers. Add your price to each row.
| Line | Qty | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickup or van wash | 1 | each | Your price |
| Box truck wash | 1 | each | Your price |
| Tractor wash | 1 | each | Your price |
| Trailer wash, 53 ft | 1 | each | Your price |
| Tractor and trailer combo | 1 | each | Your price |
| Aluminum brightening | 1 | each | Your price |
| Minimum per visit | 1 | each | Your price |
| After-hours service | 1 | visit | Your price |
State the minimum per visit and how often you come in the notes. Fleet managers want to see the monthly cost, which is vehicles times visits.
Line items fleet washing companies use
| Line item | Unit | How to write it |
|---|---|---|
| Pickup or van wash | each | Exterior wash on site. |
| Box truck wash | each | By length; roof extra. |
| Tractor wash | each | Cab and frame. |
| Trailer wash | each | By length; inside extra. |
| Tractor and trailer combo | each | Priced together. |
| Heavy equipment wash | each | Excavators and loaders; mud removal extra. |
| Brightening or aluminum acid wash | each | For tanks and aluminum trailers. |
| Trailer interior washout | each | Reefers and dry vans. |
| Engine and undercarriage | each | Degreasing. |
| Wax or protectant | each | Added after the wash. |
| Minimum per visit | each | Covers travel and setup for small fleets. |
| After-hours service | visit | Nights and weekends when trucks are parked. |
How to fill it in
- Fill in your business details and service area.
- Check each service and its unit, and add or remove rows.
- Put in your prices and what each includes.
- Print it, post it, or download Word or CSV to edit later.
Free tools for fleet washing
- Pressure washing cost calculator
- Labor rate calculator
- Profit margin calculator
- Pressure washing business name generator
The same price list for other trades: auto detailing, bin cleaning, boat detailing, carpet cleaning, chimney, house cleaning, gutter, handyman, junk removal, lawn care, locksmith, pest control, pool service, pressure washing, snow removal, window cleaning.