See both loaded RPM and all-miles RPM so deadhead does not disappear from the decision.
RPM is a revenue metric, not a complete profit calculation. The optional margin estimate uses only the cost-per-mile value you enter.
Load revenue divided by loaded miles. Useful for comparing the line-haul rate itself.
Load revenue divided by loaded plus deadhead miles. Better for seeing how repositioning affects the load.
Your operating CPM helps turn RPM into a more useful decision by showing whether the revenue can cover your estimated running costs.
Rate per mile is load revenue divided by miles. Loaded RPM uses loaded miles only; all-miles RPM includes deadhead.
Deadhead consumes fuel, time, maintenance, and truck capacity even though the trailer is empty.
No. Profit requires subtracting your actual operating expenses. RPM only tells you how much revenue the load produces per mile.