Route Profit Calculator

Know the real profit on any load before you accept it. Includes deadhead, tolls, fuel, and driver pay.

What you enter

• Load Revenue ($)
• Loaded Miles
• Deadhead Miles
• Fuel Price ($/gal)
• MPG
• Driver Pay ($/mile)
• Tolls ($)
• Other Costs ($)

DispatchTool scores every load offer against your break-even rate and flags losing lanes before your driver moves.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is route profit?

Route profit is revenue from a load minus every cost the truck incurs to run it — fuel, tolls, driver pay, deadhead, maintenance share, and overhead allocation. A load can look high paying but lose money once deadhead and tolls are included.

What is a good profit per mile?

Solo owner-operators typically target $0.50–$0.80 net per loaded mile. Small fleets aim for $0.30–$0.60 net after driver pay. Anything below $0.20/mile net is a losing lane once maintenance and downtime are included.

Should I include deadhead in route cost?

Yes. Deadhead miles cost real fuel, driver pay, and wear. Always attribute the deadhead going to the pickup and, if you know it, the deadhead after delivery to the load's profitability.

How do I improve route profit?

Reduce deadhead with backhauls, negotiate fuel surcharges, avoid tolled routes when time allows, and refuse loads under your break-even rate per mile.