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Rate Per Mile Calculator for Truckers

See both loaded RPM and all-miles RPM so deadhead does not disappear from the decision.

Calculate your RPM

Loaded RPM
All-miles RPM
Est. margin after CPM

RPM is a revenue metric, not a complete profit calculation. The optional margin estimate uses only the cost-per-mile value you enter.

Loaded RPM vs. all-miles RPM

Loaded RPM

Load revenue divided by loaded miles. Useful for comparing the line-haul rate itself.

All-miles RPM

Load revenue divided by loaded plus deadhead miles. Better for seeing how repositioning affects the load.

Cost per mile

Your operating CPM helps turn RPM into a more useful decision by showing whether the revenue can cover your estimated running costs.

RPM questions

What is rate per mile in trucking?

Rate per mile is load revenue divided by miles. Loaded RPM uses loaded miles only; all-miles RPM includes deadhead.

Why include deadhead?

Deadhead consumes fuel, time, maintenance, and truck capacity even though the trailer is empty.

Is RPM the same as profit?

No. Profit requires subtracting your actual operating expenses. RPM only tells you how much revenue the load produces per mile.