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Is this load worth it?

Put in the rate, loaded and deadhead miles, and your truck costs. See what you actually keep after fuel, fees and empty miles, and the rate to ask for. Built for cargo vans, sprinters, box trucks, curtain sides and hot shots.

Your truck

Starting values from 2026 industry averages and November 2026 US average fuel prices. Change them to your real numbers. They stay saved on this device.

The load

Filled with an example load. Replace it with the offer you have.

Route milesPro

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mi
mi
days
Include wait after delivery
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$
Paid on top of the rate, if any
Truck costs
Sets the US average price
$/gal
mpg
$/mi
$/day
Payment, insurance, ELD, phone
Pay & fees
%
If you're leased on
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$/day
Profit you need per day

Compare loads

Save a few offers and see which one pays you more per day, not just per mile.

LoadPayTotal milesRate / total miYou keepPer day

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