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Freight Rate Calculator
Estimate a truckload freight rate from miles, rate per mile, fuel surcharge and accessorial charges, with rate per mile all-in.
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What people use it for
- Quoting truckload shipments
- Checking carrier invoices
- Budgeting freight costs
- Comparing spot and contract rates
About this tool
What the Freight Rate Calculator does
A truckload freight quote usually combines a linehaul rate per mile, a fuel surcharge (often a per-mile amount tied to diesel prices) and accessorial charges for extra services such as detention, lumper fees or extra stops. This calculator totals them and shows the all-in rate per mile.
Formula
- Linehaul = miles × rate per mile
- Fuel surcharge = miles × surcharge per mile
- Total = max(minimum, linehaul + fuel) + accessorials
Worked example
Using the starting values in the calculator above:
| Input | Value |
|---|---|
| Loaded miles | 850 |
| Linehaul rate per mile | $2.40 |
| Fuel surcharge per mile | $0.55 |
| Extra stops | 1 |
| Fee per extra stop | $75.00 |
| Detention hours | 2 |
| Detention rate per hour | $60.00 |
| Other accessorials (lumper, tarp) | $0.00 |
| Minimum charge | $450 |
| Result | Value |
|---|---|
| Total freight charge | $2,703 |
| All-in rate per mile | $3.18 |
| Linehaul | $2,040 |
| Fuel surcharge | $468 |
| Accessorials | $195 |
How to read the result
Spot rates move with market capacity; contract rates trade a little upside for stability.
Deadhead (empty) miles to reach the pickup are a real cost for carriers even if not billed separately.
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Questions
Questions about this tool
The things clients actually want to know — costs, timelines, ownership and what happens after launch.
Usually linehaul per mile plus a fuel surcharge and accessorial charges.
An extra charge that adjusts with fuel prices, often set per mile from a published diesel index.
Fees for services beyond standard pickup and delivery, such as detention, extra stops or liftgates.
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