Is Your Rate Per Mile Profitable?
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- Aug 31
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By Queen of the Haul Logistics
Knowing your Cost Per Mile (CPM) is the foundation of a profitable trucking business. Without this number, you risk running loads that look good on paper but eat away at your profit once fuel, maintenance, and other expenses are factored in.
Why Cost Per Mile Matters:
Helps you set a minimum rate threshold for negotiations.
Prevents you from accepting unprofitable loads.
Guides your decisions on which lanes and equipment types are worth running.
Empowers you to forecast profit and plan for growth.
How to Use the Mini CPM Calculator:
Enter your total miles driven for the load or period.
Enter your total revenue for that load or period.
Input your expenses: fuel, maintenance, insurance, driver pay, and any other costs.
The calculator will give you your Cost Per Mile and Profit Per Mile.
Compare your Profit Per Mile to your goals — if it’s too low, re-evaluate the load or lane.
Royal Tip:
Use this calculator for every load type — flatbed, dry van, and reefer — to see which is truly the most profitable for your operation. Over time, you’ll see patterns and be able to focus on your highest-earning freight lanes.
Need help pricing your loads for profit? Queen of the Haul Logistics offers full dispatch services to keep your wheels turning and your bank account growing.
We look forward to helping you succeed.
Sincerely,
The Queen of the Haul Logistics Team
PO Box 20593, Charleston, SC 29413
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