U.S. load profit calculator

Check a load using loaded miles, deadhead, true cost per mile, extra trip costs and your target gross margin.

⚠️ Important

Planning aid only. Always verify state and federal rules, permits, vehicle/tire ratings, route restrictions, carrier tariffs and certified scale weights when they apply.

Why deadhead changes load profitability

Use loaded miles plus deadhead miles when calculating trip cost. Deadhead produces cost even when it produces no freight revenue.
Trip cost = all miles × your true cost per mile + trip-specific costs not already included in cost per mile.
Gross margin is profit divided by revenue; it is different from markup on cost.

Important: This is a planning calculator. Broker terms, detention, lumper fees, tolls, factoring, cargo claims, taxes and accessorials may change the real result.