What is a typical trucking CPM?

US owner-operators often see $1.50–2.00+/mile all-in depending on fuel and region. ATRI publishes annual averages.

Should deadhead miles be included?

Yes — divide total weekly costs by all miles (loaded + empty) for true CPM.

All-in trucking cost per mile: fuel, driver, insurance, permits.

Fuel ($/mile)

Driver ($/mile)

Insurance ($/mile)

Permits ($/mile)

Maintenance ($/mile)

Total CPM

$1.200

How to use this calculator

1Enter each cost component per mile from your accounting or industry benchmarks.
2Compare CPM to loaded rate per mile on contracts.
3If rate minus CPM is negative, the load loses money.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to Use

What it calculates

Sums fuel, driver wages, insurance, permits, and maintenance into all-in cost per mile (CPM).

When to use it

Use for owner-operators and small carriers to ensure loads are profitable.

Example

Fuel $0.55 + driver $0.35 + insurance $0.10 + permits $0.05 + maint $0.15 = $1.20/mi CPM.

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