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Offer and Mileage
Fuel and Extra Costs
Load Profit Calculator
Determine if a load is profitable after fuel, time and deadhead.
How This Calculator Helps
This load checker estimates whether an offered load is worth taking after fuel, deadhead, extra costs, and time are considered.
Use it before accepting a rate confirmation, especially when deadhead, fuel price, or wait time could change the real profit.
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the offered pay, loaded miles, deadhead miles, and hours.
- Add MPG, fuel price, extra costs, and extra revenue if any.
- Run the calculator to see net, effective RPM, and hourly return.
- Use the verdict as a quick take, borderline, or pass signal.
FAQ
What costs are included in load profitability?
This check includes fuel, deadhead impact, trip hours, and extra trip costs you enter. Add realistic numbers so your verdict is useful.
How is the net estimate calculated?
Net estimate is gross load pay plus extra revenue minus fuel and extra costs. Effective RPM and hourly values come from that net number.
What is a good margin target on a load?
Many owner-operators aim for roughly 15-25% margin after variable costs, depending on lane stability and backhaul quality.
Why do deadhead miles matter so much?
Deadhead adds miles and fuel without added revenue, which drags down effective RPM and hourly pay quickly.
When should I rerun the same load?
Rerun anytime diesel prices, deadhead distance, or detention expectations change before accepting the rate confirmation.