Cost / Mile
$0.90
Break-Even Rate
$0.90/mi
Monthly Profit
+$12,815
Profit / Mile
+$1.60
Healthy margin. You're making $1.60 per mile after expenses. Annual take-home: ~$153,780.
Your Revenue
Solo drivers average 8,000–10,000 mi/mo
Dry van avg: $2.20–$2.80 | Reefer: $2.40–$3.00 | Flatbed: $2.60–$3.50
Where Your Money Goes
$7,185/mo total expenses
Fuel
$2,50035%
Truck/trailer payment
$1,80025%
Insurance
$1,00014%
Food & per diem
$6008%
Maintenance & repairs
$5007%
Tolls & parking
$2003%
Other expenses
$2003%
Tire fund
$1502%
Permits & registration
$1001%
Phone & tech
$1001%
ELD subscription
$350%
Monthly Expenses (adjust to match your situation)
$
Monthly loan or lease payment
$
Liability + cargo + physical damage
$
Based on ~5,000 mi/mo at $3.80/gal
$
Oil, brakes, belts, breakdowns
$
UCR, IFTA, IRP, state permits
$
Monthly ELD service fee
$
Cell plan, load boards, apps
$
Skip if you wait for broker payment
$
Set aside monthly for tire replacement
$
Turnpikes, truck stop fees
$
Your meals on the road
$
Truck washes, drug tests, accounting