Free tool
Load profit calculator
A $2.80/mile load can pay less than a $2.40 one once you count deadhead and fuel. Check before you book.
Left after fuel, tolls and dispatch
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Rate per loaded mile—
Rate per total mile—
Fuel cost—
Dispatch fee—
Left per total mile—
How to use it
Enter the load's pay, the loaded miles and the empty miles to get to the pickup. Add your real fuel mileage and today's diesel price, plus tolls or other costs for this trip.
Compare loads by rate per total mile, not rate per loaded mile. Deadhead is unpaid, so it lowers what every mile really earns. Then compare what's left per mile against your cost per mile from our cost per mile calculator.
Questions carriers ask
What's a good rate per mile?
It depends on your equipment, lane and costs. A good rate is one that covers your cost per mile plus the profit you want.
Should I count deadhead miles?
Yes. Deadhead costs fuel, time and wear, so always divide pay by total miles to compare loads fairly.