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True Cost-per-Mile Calculator

Every carrier's cost structure is different. Fixed costs — truck payment, insurance, plates, ELD — keep running whether the truck moves or not. Variable costs — fuel, maintenance, tires — rise with every mile. This calculator combines both into one cost-per-mile figure you can use to evaluate loads.

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All miles, loaded and empty. Use your average over recent months.

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Estimated fuel cost divided by miles driven.

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Anything else that scales with miles driven.

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Assumptions

  • Costs are entered monthly or per mile as labeled, using your own figures.
  • Driver pay is not included. Add it separately if the truck is driven by someone other than the owner.
  • Fuel cost per mile can be estimated with the Fuel Cost Calculator.

Disclaimers

  • Estimates only. Actual costs depend on your equipment, routes, and market conditions.
  • Not accounting or tax advice. Discuss your cost structure with a qualified professional.

Enter your numbers and press Calculate

Your results will appear here with a breakdown of each figure. No email or account required.

Know your numbers before you take a load

If you want help applying your cost per mile to real load decisions, Pure Logistics can explain how we work with carriers like you.

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