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Load Profit Calculator

Plug in a real load before you book it. The all-in rate per mile matters more than the headline pay.

Load pays

Loaded miles

Deadhead miles

Miles to pick upExpected Reposition Miles

Enter the estimated miles you'll drive after delivery to reposition into a better freight market.Truck MPG

Fuel Estimate Note

Use your average loaded MPG.

This calculator intentionally uses a conservative fuel estimate by applying that MPG across all miles traveled, including loaded miles, deadhead miles, and repositioning miles.

Actual fuel consumption may be lower when operating empty, but using loaded MPG helps avoid underestimating fuel costs.

Diesel per gallon

Fuel is included in your HSS Hard Floor. Entering current fuel prices here helps estimate this load more accurately.Your HSS Hard Floor

This is your HSS Hard Floor from the Cost Per Mile calculator. It represents the minimum revenue your business needs to cover the costs and minimum owner/household requirements included in your HSS calculation. Fuel is included in your Hard Floor, but this calculator automatically adjusts fuel using the current diesel price and MPG for this specific load. Do not subtract fuel manually. Enter your full HSS Hard Floor.

VERY THIN MARGIN

Estimated profit / excess earnings

$0.00

Under the HSS model, this is the estimated amount remaining after the load covers the portion of your HSS Hard Floor allocated across its true business miles. It is not the same as accounting or taxable profit.

This load covers your estimated HSS Hard Floor, but leaves only $0.00 above it across 0 business miles.

Passing your Hard Floor does not automatically make a load worth taking. The Hard Floor is the minimum — not the goal.

True business miles (deadhead + loaded + reposition): 0
True rate per mile: $0.00
Fuel cost: $0.00
Other operating cost: $0.00
Total cost: $0.00
Profit per mile: $0.00

Profit is only one piece of the decision

Market position matters. A profitable load that drops you in a weak freight market can leave you stranded with no backhaul. A lower-paying load that delivers you to a strong market may be worth more over the next week.
Personal and home time matter. A load that gets you closer to home or into a better lane for your schedule can be more valuable than the rate alone suggests.

This calculator estimates profit. Real-world decisions also require market awareness, deadhead planning, and time management.

Results are estimates only. Actual costs, revenue, profitability, and business outcomes will vary. Users are responsible for verifying all information before making financial or business decisions. See full Disclaimer.

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