- Understanding the 30% Platform Fee
- How Does It Work?
- Calculate Your Payout Before Submitting a Bid
- Driver Payout Examples
- What Does the Platform Fee Cover?
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the 30% platform fee deducted from the customer price?
- If I submit a $500 bid, will I receive $500?
- Is the 30% customer markup deducted from my payout?
- Should I include labor and disposal costs in my bid?
- Can I calculate my payout before submitting a bid?
- Is the calculator an official job approval?
- What if the job details or scope change?
- What if I have questions about a payout?
- A More Transparent Way to Work Together
At Grunber, we want every independent hauler to understand exactly how job pricing and payouts work.
That’s why we’re introducing a standardized pricing structure designed to make calculations more consistent and transparent.
Here’s everything you need to know.
Understanding the 30% Platform Fee #
When you submit a bid for a job, Grunber calculates your payout using a 30% platform fee based on your original bid.
Separately, Grunber adds 30% of that same bid to determine the price quoted to the customer.
These are two separate calculations, both based on your original submitted amount.
The key takeaway: You receive 70% of your submitted bid.
How Does It Work? #
Let’s say you submit a bid of $1,000 for a commercial junk removal job.
Here’s the breakdown:
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Your Submitted Bid | $1,000 |
| Grunber Platform Fee (30%) | -$300 |
| Your Final Payout | $700 |
| Customer Price | $1,300 |
In this example, your payout is $700, and the customer receives a quote of $1,300.
The platform fee is always calculated using your original bid, not the final customer price.
Calculate Your Payout Before Submitting a Bid #
We’ve created a free calculator to help you quickly estimate your earnings.
Simply enter the amount you plan to bid, and the calculator will instantly show:
- Your estimated final payout.
- The 30% platform fee.
- The price quoted to the customer.
Try the Grunber Bid & Payout Calculator: https://grunber-bid-calculator.lovable.app
No account or login is required.
Driver Payout Examples #
Here are a few examples of how the pricing works:
| Your Bid | Platform Fee | Your Payout | Customer Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 | $30 | $70 | $130 |
| $250 | $75 | $175 | $325 |
| $500 | $150 | $350 | $650 |
| $1,000 | $300 | $700 | $1,300 |
| $2,000 | $600 | $1,400 | $2,600 |
Regardless of the bid amount, the same percentage-based formula applies.
What Does the Platform Fee Cover? #
Grunber helps connect independent haulers with customers who need junk removal, pallet removal, commercial cleanouts, and other hauling services.
The platform fee supports the services needed to bring these opportunities to drivers, including:
Customer Acquisition
Marketing and advertising efforts that help bring new residential and commercial customers to the platform.
Customer Communication
Handling customer inquiries, quotes, and coordination before and during the booking process.
Payment Processing and Administration
Coordinating customer billing, payment administration, and transaction management.
Technology and Platform Operations
Maintaining the tools and systems that help connect independent haulers with available jobs.
Our goal is to help drivers spend less time searching for customers and more time completing jobs.
Frequently Asked Questions #
Is the 30% platform fee deducted from the customer price? #
No. The fee is calculated from your original submitted bid, not the amount the customer pays.
If I submit a $500 bid, will I receive $500? #
No. Under the new pricing structure, a $500 bid results in a $350 driver payout after the 30% platform fee.
Is the 30% customer markup deducted from my payout? #
No. The customer markup is a separate calculation used to determine the price quoted to the customer.
Your payout remains 70% of your submitted bid.
Should I include labor and disposal costs in my bid? #
Yes. When preparing your bid, consider the full scope of the job, including labor, transportation, disposal fees, equipment requirements, and other relevant costs.
The amount you submit should reflect the work required and account for the platform fee.
Can I calculate my payout before submitting a bid? #
Absolutely. You can use our free Grunber Bid & Payout Calculator to estimate your payout at any time.
Is the calculator an official job approval? #
No. The calculator provides an estimate based on the standard pricing formula. A job is only confirmed through Grunber’s official booking and acceptance process.
What if the job details or scope change? #
If the scope of work changes, contact Grunber before proceeding with additional work or agreeing to a different amount.
Any revised quote or payout should be confirmed through the appropriate Grunber process.
What if I have questions about a payout? #
Contact the Grunber support team with your job reference and the amount in question.
We’re here to help clarify pricing and payout calculations.
A More Transparent Way to Work Together #
We understand that knowing your earnings in advance is essential when running an independent hauling business.
With our standardized pricing structure and free payout calculator, you can make more informed decisions when submitting bids.
Know your numbers. Plan your jobs. Keep hauling.
This article describes Grunber’s standard pricing calculation. The confirmed payout and applicable terms for each job govern the actual transaction. Any applicable exceptions or changes should be communicated through official Grunber channels.
