Calculate the complete trip

Use loaded and empty miles, tolls, fuel, driver cost, maintenance reserve and likely waiting time.

Use market data carefully

National indicators describe direction but do not replace customer and lane history for a specific operation.

Small-fleet takeaway

Compare opportunities on consistent assumptions and protect cash needed for insurance, repairs and taxes.

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U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics — Freight Indicators

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