does anybody charge a winter rate for all of the extra effort of cold weather?

Yes, the ready-mix companies.

 That's a good question I have one along the same lines......I was wondering does any one else think the set-up time before concrete should go from the standard 1/2 an hour to a full hour?? To allow the pump some time to get the HYDO's warmed up before unfolding everything?? Just a thought ...it would be nice I think!!

What standard half hour? Who set that standard, Always one hour set up here.

OK well my bad,Here they only give us a half an hour to get ready to go! Unless it is a big system pour then we get an hour.

It shoulld say, right on the ticket; WINTER PREP CHARGE.

You need to get there earlier and you no doubt have more time after your return to the yard before you are able to put your pump to bed and properly tuck it in for the night.

There is no reason for this 'non job' time to remain uncharged. Don't believe me? Ask your mud company.

So while i have your attention:

What IS your "standard" ? set up price, travel price , etc. I'm curious. We are all a little upset from time to time about rates, so lets hear what you're worth?

minimums?

if i had to leave town with all my gear to work for whoever, yes i would charge the hour or mile to move in, hey its not like you are getting your calls out. just be there to make if happen.

"Seasonal surcharge" In this area winters are pretty mild, even so there's still alot of x-time draining, filling, warming etc...1/2 hr is also the standard around here? One employer had a 40m+ policy 1hr early. I've used this as a personal rule ever since. 1 hour should be the standard overall then make 1/2hr. adjustment as needed on standard routine smaller jobs and "Blow & Go's". The 1 hour early rule goes over surprizingly un-noticed??? I think partly because it increases punctuality and usually the time required to set-up anyway? 

1/2 hour here but we try and get there 15-20 min early,any job in chemical plants any linejobs we always do atleast an hour,

I do the same thing try to be 15-20mminutes early but a lot of the time contractor won't show up until 15 minutes before concrete.And the 40m+ 1 hour sounds like a good idea I wish they would start to implement some thing like that here

we get an hour for set up here on 39meter and up.  a oiler on 47meter and up or when you cant reach the pump (second floor or a system pour). its nice so you are not rushed. makes it safe cuz you have lots of time to double check your set. we also get an hour wash does anyone else get that? and our wash time starts when you are all folded up and ready to move to wash out.

Not so relevant i guess, but heres how we do it in Norway.
The clock starts when you leave the yard and you charge for the mileage also.
The setup time we regulate ourself, normally 30min a unwritten rule, but depends on the job.
Jobs done when we are ready to roll out of the site.
But still on the clock, we have for the drive home and the mileage. AND an hour proper wash when we get there.