⚙️ Shared Assumptions
Enter your operating cost per mile and dispatch fee structure once. These apply to all loads in the comparison.
Total operating cost per mile (fuel, maintenance, insurance, etc.).
Enter a cost per mile greater than 0.
How dispatch fee is calculated.
Percentage of gross load revenue.
Dispatch fee percentage must be 0 or more.
If set, loads below this net per mile are flagged. Leave empty to skip.
🚛 Load Details
Enter details for Load A and Load B (required), and optionally Load C. Each load is compared independently.
Load A
Optional label for this load.
Enter gross rate greater than 0.
Enter loaded miles greater than 0.
Deadhead miles must be 0 or more.
Enter trip hours greater than 0.
Detention, layover, etc. Default 0.
Extra costs beyond CPM. Default 0.
Load B
Optional label for this load.
Enter gross rate greater than 0.
Enter loaded miles greater than 0.
Deadhead miles must be 0 or more.
Enter trip hours greater than 0.
Detention, layover, etc. Default 0.
Extra costs beyond CPM. Default 0.
Load C Optional
Optional label for this load.
If filling Load C, gross rate is required.
If filling Load C, loaded miles are required.
If filling Load C, deadhead miles are required.
If filling Load C, trip hours are required.
Detention, layover, etc. Default 0.
Extra costs beyond CPM. Default 0.
Estimates only. This calculator provides estimates based on the values you enter. Results do not reflect live market conditions and are not financial, accounting, or business advice. Verify all assumptions before making dispatch decisions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does the multi-load comparison work?
Enter shared assumptions once (operating cost per mile and dispatch fee), then fill in details for up to three loads. The calculator computes carrier net, net per mile, profit per hour, and deadhead percentage for each load, then identifies which load wins on each metric and provides a plain-language comparison summary.
What is the best economic balance rule?
The tool ranks loads by profit per operating hour, excluding any that fall below your target net per mile (if entered). Tiebreakers are highest carrier net, then highest net per total mile. This rule is visible and deterministic so you understand exactly how the recommendation is made.
Is Load C required?
No. Load A and Load B are required. Load C is optional. If you partially fill Load C but omit required fields like gross rate or loaded miles, the tool will show a validation error and not calculate Load C silently as zeros.
Can I compare loads with different dispatch fee structures?
The dispatch fee model (percentage or flat) applies to all loads in one comparison. To compare loads with different dispatch structures, run the tool twice with different fee settings and compare the results manually. All figures are estimates for your own planning only.
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