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.
U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics — Freight Indicators
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