Trucking Profit Margin Calculator

Know your true profit per load. Input revenue and all costs to see your gross and net margins instantly.

What you enter

• Load Revenue ($)
• Total Miles
• Fuel ($)
• Driver Pay ($)
• Tolls ($)
• Insurance ($)
• Maintenance ($)
• Equipment ($)
• Other ($)

DispatchTool calculates profit per load in real-time so you never accept a money-losing shipment again.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good profit margin in trucking?

Net profit margins in trucking typically range from 3–8% for carriers. Owner-operators can achieve 10–15% with efficient operations. Brokers target 15–20% gross margins. Consistently hitting above 10% net puts you in the top tier.

How do you calculate profit per load?

Profit per load = Revenue − (Fuel + Driver Pay + Tolls + Permits + Insurance allocation + Maintenance allocation + Equipment cost allocation). Include ALL costs, not just fuel and driver pay.

What is the difference between gross margin and net margin?

Gross margin subtracts only direct costs (fuel, driver pay, tolls). Net margin includes overhead: insurance, equipment payments, office costs, permits, and taxes. Net margin is the true measure of profitability.

How much should a truck gross per week?

A well-run truck should gross $4,000–$8,000/week depending on lane and freight type. After all expenses, owner-operators typically net $1,500–$3,000/week. Reefer and flatbed loads generally command higher rates.