Where the money goes
Each cost a year and per km or mile. Fuel is usually the biggest line, so fuel use and price move the result most.
| Cost | A year | Cost per km |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel | $97,920 | $0.61 |
| Maintenance and repairs | $12,000 | $0.08 |
| Insurance | $9,000 | $0.06 |
| Permits and licences | $0 | $0.00 |
| Truck payment | $27,218 | $0.17 |
| Other fixed costs | $0 | $0.00 |
| Total | $146,138 | $0.91 |
Method
How the cost is worked out
A year of running costs, divided by a year of distance.
Fuel
Your distance at your fuel use and price: litres per 100 km in km, miles per gallon in miles.
Fixed costs
Maintenance, insurance, permits, other fixed costs and twelve truck payments.
Per km or mile
The yearly total divided by your yearly distance.
Profit
Your rate less the cost. The cost itself is your break-even rate.
Next steps
Take it further
Your first truck
From costs to a unit: your first truck as an owner-operator.
Over the years
Add the loan and the resale: total cost of ownership.
Your payment
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FAQ
Questions about cost per km
Why kilometres?
We work in Canadian units. Switch to miles and the figures you entered convert.
Where do the starting figures come from?
They are examples to replace with your own. They are not Mainland or industry figures.
What is break-even revenue?
The least you can charge per km or mile and still cover your costs: the cost per km or mile itself.