Why Outsourcing Delivery Beats Managing Your Own Fleet | Lalamove PH

Written by Lalamove Philippines | May 8, 2026 2:17:45 AM

With rising fuel costs and increasing operational pressure, many MSMEs are questioning whether managing their own delivery fleet still makes sense.

We made a quick computation to compare two businesses that both have 20 Truck Deliveries per month. One invests in their own fleet, while the other makes the smart choice of outsourcing their delivery requirements to Lalamove.

Monthly Expenses	Old Way, Own Fleet	Smart Way with Lalamove
Vehicle Monthly Amortization (One L300 FB-type Van)	₱21,495	None
Salary of 1 Driver and 1 Helper (inc. government contributions and insurance)	₱25,500 (Driver) ₱18,700 (Helper)	Driver salary is built-in the delivery cost ₱80 (up to 25kg for each stop)
Fuel Cost	₱45,000	Built-in the delivery cost
Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs	₱5,000 - ₱8,000	None
Vehicle Insurance	₱3,750	None
Goods In Transit Insurance	₱5,000 - ₱10,000	FREE (Up to ₱ 75K for corporate clients)
GPS Tracker	₱500 - ₱700	FREE
Total Monthly Cost	₱ 133,145	₱ Delivery cost + ₱ 80 (Add-on fees for extra helper)

With Lalamove, you at least save ₱ 100,000 in monthly costs!

Want to make things easier for your business?

Here’s why else choosing Lalamove is a smarter move:

Old Way, Own Fleet: High Overhead

Smart Way with Lalamove: High Margin

High & Unpredictable Costs

Rising fuel & logistics costs
Vehicle purchase & maintenance
Fixed driver salaries, insurance, amortization

Cost Efficiency & Control

Pay-as-you-deliver model
Zero vehicle maintenance
No upfront capital required

Limited Scalability

Hard to handle peak demand
Fixed fleet size limits growth
Restricted delivery areas

Scalability on Demand

On-demand drivers anytime
Easily scale during peak seasons
Expand reach from Manila to Bulacan, Cavite, Pampanga,

Operational Complexity

Managing drivers & schedules
Route planning & delays
Handling breakdowns & issues

Operational Simplicity

No fleet or driver management needed
Platform handles dispatch & routing
Focus more on sales and growth

Limited Tools & Visibility

Manual tracking
Separate customer service
No centralized system

Access to Built-In Features

Real-time tracking for full visibility
Built-in customer support
Multi-stop deliveries (up to 20 stops)
Multi-user accounts + centralized wallet
Delivery insurance up to ₱75,000

Why More MSMEs Are Choosing Outsourced Delivery

The use of logistics outsourcing services through Lalamove Philippines helps companies remain flexible and not be weighed down by issues surrounding vehicle management, labor issues, and variable costs.

As compared to making significant investments in the logistics aspect, companies have the freedom to increase deliveries depending on need, whether in Metro Manila or to neighboring provinces such as Bulacan, Cavite, and Pampanga.

Making the Smarter Choice

All boils down to efficiency and adaptability. Although it is advantageous if the business owns its own fleet, this also has some disadvantages, especially in terms of costs and logistics management. By using outsourced delivery, businesses will have a simpler solution to meeting their needs.

By outsourcing your logistics to platforms like Lalamove Philippines, MSMEs can keep pace with other MSMEs without spending too much.

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