I recently made a trip to deliver goods in San Diego, opting for a U-Haul rental to get the job done. The base fee started at a modest $19.99, but the mileage charges quickly added up—$0.90 per mile over a distance of 98 miles, totaling $100. On top of that, I had to factor in the cost of insurance at $15, not to mention the price of gas.

While I’m still calculating the exact total, it’s estimated to hover around $150. Unfortunately, the delivery fee I received was only $100, meaning this trip ultimately ended up as a financial loss…