Free owner-operator calculator
Load Profit Calculator
Before you say yes to a broker, run the numbers. Enter the total rate, loaded miles, deadhead miles, and your cost per mile to see whether the load actually pays.
Enter your numbers
Your estimate
- Rate per loaded mile
- $2.22/mi
- Rate per total mile (with deadhead)
- $2.00/mi
- Estimated cost
- $1,600
- Estimated net profit
- $400
This is the honest number.
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How to use this calculator
- Replace every sample field with your real current numbers.
- Include deadhead, fixed costs, and every expense that applies to your operation.
- Use the result as a planning estimate, then compare it against the written rate confirmation before booking.
Frequently asked questions
- What rate per mile should I accept?
- Compare the rate per total mile to your break-even cost per mile. If it does not clear your cost plus a reasonable margin, keep looking or negotiate.
- Why does deadhead matter so much?
- Deadhead miles burn fuel and hours without revenue. A high rate over long deadhead can pay less than a lower rate with no deadhead.
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