Rate Per Mile Calculator

RPM CALCULATOR Rate Planning Use: compare offers fast + price deadhead

Rate Per Mile Calculator: calculate true RPM, not just the posted rate.

This calculator helps you estimate your rate per mile using the miles that actually matter — including deadhead, total trip miles, and (optionally) simple cost inputs. Use it to compare offers, set minimum targets, and negotiate from numbers instead of guesses.

Calculator How to use Deadhead math Examples FAQ
Tools Hub Freight Rates Market Outlook
  • Compare loads apples-to-apples (linehaul vs total trip miles).
  • Protect your floor rate by pricing deadhead into your decision.
  • Spot “good on paper” loads that collapse once you add reposition miles.
  • Build a consistent decision process you can use daily.
Best practice
Use total miles
Common mistake
Ignore deadhead
Negotiation lever
Accessorials
Next best click
Outlook context
All-in RPM (deadhead-aware) Net RPM after costs Break-even floor Counter to hit target

Rate Per Mile Calculator

Real decisions are made on total miles and net, not just a “loaded RPM screenshot.” Use this tool to price a load, set a floor, and calculate the counteroffer you need.

Engine: waiting… Mode: Quick

Calculator works with an external engine (no scripts in Elementor). Inputs update visuals + exports automatically.

Calculator

Fill the left side — the right side updates instantly.

Preset Starting point
Revenue Per load
Miles + time Total miles
Cost model Quick or detailed
Detailed costs
Targets Optional

All-in RPM
$0.00
Revenue ÷ total miles used
Linehaul RPM
$0.00
Linehaul ÷ loaded miles
Net RPM
$0.00
Net ÷ total miles used
Break-even RPM
$0.00
Cost ÷ total miles used
Revenue / day
$0
Revenue ÷ days
Net / day
$0
Net ÷ days
Target meter
How net RPM compares to your target (if entered).
Net RPM: $0.00 Target: —
RPM stack
Revenue composition vs cost composition.
Linehaul FSC Accessorials Total: $0
Fuel Driver Fixed Other Cost: $0

Cost CPM: $0.00

Deadhead exposure
Deadhead ÷ (loaded + deadhead).
Deadhead: 0 mi Total miles: 0 mi Deadhead %: 0%
Loaded-only view
All-in RPM (loaded)
$0.00
Revenue ÷ loaded miles
Net RPM (loaded)
$0.00
Net ÷ loaded miles
Required counteroffer
What you need to hit your target net RPM (or net/day).
Required total revenue: $— Required linehaul: $—

This assumes your FSC/accessorial entries stay the same. Change them and the required linehaul updates.

Use the “Required counteroffer” to negotiate fast: if the offer can’t reach your floor, walk early and protect the week.