Deadhead Mileage Calculator

Calculate the true cost of empty miles — know before you go.

Quick Presets

Route

Current Location

City, state or zip

Pickup Location

City, state or zip

Delivery Location

City, state or zip

Miles & Rate

Deadhead Miles (empty)

Loaded Miles

Load Rate (flat)

Total $ for the load

Operating Costs

Fuel $/gal

MPG

Tolls (deadhead leg)

Driver $/hr

DH Hours

Other Carrier Costs

Insurance, permits, etc.

Effective Rate / Total Mile

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Revenue ÷ total miles driven

Effective Rate / Loaded Mile

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Revenue ÷ loaded miles only

Total Deadhead Cost

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Net Profit

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After deadhead + carrier costs

Total Trip Miles

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0 empty + 0 loaded

Deadhead Ratio

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Should be < 15%

Enter your load details

Fill in miles and rate to see the true cost of deadhead miles and whether this load is worth taking.