Trip Profit Calculator

Calculate your true take-home profit on any load.

Revenue
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Trip Details
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mi
mpg
Expenses
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%
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Your Net Profit
$0.00
$0.00 per mile
Gross Revenue
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Total Miles
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Fuel Cost
$0
Operating Costs
$0
Tolls & Fees
$0
Dispatch Fee
$0
Profit Margin: 0%
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Profit Tips
  • Always factor deadhead into your rate
  • Negotiate detention pay for long waits
  • Track actual MPG, not estimated
  • Include ALL operating costs per mile
  • Aim for 20%+ profit margin

How to Use the Trip Profit Calculator

  1. Enter your load pay and any additional income (fuel surcharge, detention, other)
  2. Enter total miles (loaded + deadhead) and your truck's MPG
  3. Enter all expenses: fuel price, tolls, lumper fees, operating cost per mile, dispatch fee percentage, and other expenses
  4. Click Calculate Profit to see your net profit breakdown

Example Calculation

Load pay of $2,500 for 850 loaded miles + 50 deadhead miles at 6.5 MPG with diesel at $3.50/gal: Fuel cost = 900/6.5 × $3.50 = $484.62. Operating costs = 900 × $0.50 = $450.00. Net profit = $2,500 - $934.62 = $1,565.38. Profit margin = 62.6%. Profit per mile = $1.74.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good profit margin for trucking?

A good profit margin for owner-operators is 15-25%. Margins above 20% are excellent. Always calculate profit after ALL expenses including fuel, maintenance, insurance, and operating costs per mile.

What expenses should I include in trip profit?

Include fuel costs, tolls, lumper fees, operating costs per mile (insurance, maintenance, tires), dispatch fees, and any other trip-specific expenses. Operating cost per mile typically ranges from $0.40 to $0.75.

How can I improve my trip profit?

Negotiate better rates with brokers, reduce deadhead miles by planning return loads, optimize fuel purchases at cheaper stops, maintain your truck to maximize MPG, and track all expenses to find savings.

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