Deadhead Miles Calculator

Calculate the true cost of running empty. See how deadhead miles eat into your profits.

Deadhead Cost Calculator
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mi
$
mpg
$
Wear, maintenance, insurance (excl. fuel)
$
To see impact on profit
Total Deadhead Cost
$0.00
This is money you're spending to run empty
Fuel Cost (Empty)
$0
Operating Cost (Empty)
$0
Deadhead Ratio
0%
Cost Per Loaded Mile
$0
Enter your deadhead miles to see the cost.
Deadhead Benchmarks
  • Excellent: Under 10% deadhead ratio
  • Good: 10-15% deadhead ratio
  • Average: 15-20% deadhead ratio
  • Poor: Over 20% deadhead ratio
  • Industry average is about 15-20% empty miles
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TruckerPro helps you find backhauls and optimize routes to minimize empty miles.

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Reduce Empty Miles
  • Use load boards to find backhauls
  • Build relationships with local shippers
  • Consider partial loads over deadhead
  • Plan routes with return freight in mind
  • Track your deadhead ratio monthly