Trucking Cost-Per-Mile (CPM) & Breakeven Calculator

Calculate your true operating costs per mile, factor in deadhead miles, and discover your exact minimum rate per mile to guarantee profitability on every load.

Operating Cost & Pricing Matrix

Target Rate: $2.49 / Loaded Mile

Total True CPM$1.91Fixed + Variable

Loaded Breakeven$2.17With 12% Deadhead

Fuel Cost / Mile$0.59@ 6.5 MPG

Est. Net Profit+$2,720/mo@ 15% Margin

1. Monthly Fixed Costs

Truck & Trailer Payment ($/mo)

Commercial Insurance ($/mo)

Permits, ELD, Software, Accounting ($/mo)

Total Monthly Fixed Costs:$4,050 / month

2. Mileage & Deadhead Factors

Total Monthly Miles (Loaded + Empty)

Deadhead (Empty Miles Percentage): 12%Approx. 1,140 empty miles / month

Target Profit Margin: 15%

3. Variable Expenses Per Mile

Avg Diesel Price ($/gal)

Truck Fuel Economy (MPG)

Driver Pay / Owner Wage ($/mi)

Tires, PM & Maintenance Reserve ($/mi)

Tolls, Scales & Misc ($/mi)

Total Variable CPM$1.48 / mi