26 free tools for owner-operators
Trucking calculators that show you the math
Check a load before you book it, know your cost per mile, and get IFTA and per diem right. Every answer shows how it was worked out and where the numbers came from.
- Free, no sign-up
- Official IRS, FMCSA, EIA, and IFTA data
- Works on your phone
Is this load worth it?
Change the numbers. The answer updates as you type.
Profit after running costs
$596.00
GO$0.710/mi on 840 total miles
Pays above your target. Target: $0.50/mi profit.
The numbers right now
What do you need to figure out?
Pick a tool. Each one opens with example numbers filled in, so you can see how it works before you type anything.
Before you take the load
Check a rate, the deadhead, the fuel, and the clock before you say yes.
- Load Profit CalculatorSee if a load is worth it after deadhead, fuel, and your costs.
- Break-Even Rate Per Mile CalculatorThe lowest rate per loaded mile that covers your costs.
- Deadhead Miles CalculatorWhat empty miles cost you and what the load really pays per mile.
- Trip Fuel Cost CalculatorFuel cost for a run, reefer included.
- Fuel Surcharge CalculatorSurcharge per mile from this week's DOE diesel price.
- Hours of Service CalculatorPlan your 11, 14, and 70-hour clocks.
- Bridge Formula CalculatorMaximum legal weight on an axle group under the federal bridge formula.
- Rate Confirmation CheckerPaste a rate con and see which terms are missing.
Know your numbers
What it costs you to turn a wheel, from the payment to the tires.
- Cost Per Mile CalculatorYour fixed and variable cost for every mile you run.
- Semi Truck Payment CalculatorMonthly payment, and lease vs buy over the term.
- Truck Maintenance Cost Per MileHow much to set aside per mile for repairs.
- Truck Tire Cost Per MileTire cost per mile across steers, drives, and trailer.
- Trucking Startup Cost CalculatorWhat it costs to get your own authority running.
Get paid
Invoices, detention, and paperwork so money doesn't sit on the table.
- Freight Invoice GeneratorMake a clean trucking invoice PDF in a couple of minutes.
- Detention Pay CalculatorBillable detention time and what to invoice for it.
- Freight Factoring CalculatorCompare factoring offers and their real cost.
- Bill of Lading GeneratorA straight bill of lading PDF you can fill on your phone.
- Lumper Receipt GeneratorA lumper receipt for reimbursement.
- Lease-On Settlement CheckerCheck a carrier settlement statement line by line.
Taxes and compliance
IFTA, per diem, quarterly estimates, 2290, and UCR.
- IFTA Fuel Tax CalculatorWork out what you owe or get back for the quarter, state by state.
- Truck Driver Per Diem CalculatorYour per diem deduction from days away, using the IRS transportation rate.
- Owner-Operator Quarterly Tax EstimatorEstimate self-employment and income tax to set aside each quarter.
- Form 2290 HVUT CalculatorHeavy vehicle use tax by weight and first-use month.
- UCR Fee CalculatorYour Unified Carrier Registration fee by fleet size.
- Trip Sheet GeneratorA mileage and fuel log by state for IFTA.
- Owner-Operator P&L GeneratorA profit and loss statement for your truck.
How it works
- STEP 1
Put in your numbers
Plain labels, the number pad on your phone, and example numbers already filled in.
- STEP 2
Get the answer and the math
A clear result, the formula with your numbers in it, and the official source for every rate.
- STEP 3
Keep it as a PDF
Download a clean report, invoice, or worksheet for your records, your broker, or your tax pro. (Pro)
PRO
Paperwork that looks like you run a real business
The calculators are free. Pro turns any result into a clean PDF with your logo on it, and remembers your numbers so you don't type them twice.
- Download clean PDFs from every tool, with no watermark
- Your logo and business name on invoices and reports
- Save your cost profile, loads, and IFTA quarters
- Cancel any time from your account
Rates and rules, kept current
Straight from the agencies, with the date we last checked each one.
Straight answers
All guides- How to Calculate IFTA Fuel TaxThe four-step IFTA formula, how Kentucky and Virginia surcharges work, and a full worked example with 3rd quarter 2026 rates.
- How to Calculate Your Trucking Cost Per MileThe formula, how to split fixed and variable costs, and a worked example with real numbers.
- Is This Load Worth It? How to Work Out a Load's Real ProfitCheck a load's profit after deadhead, tolls, and your cost per mile, with three loads compared step by step.
- Truck Driver Per Diem: How to Calculate Your DeductionThe IRS transportation per diem rate, the 3/4 rule for travel days, the 80% limit, and a worked example with 2026 numbers.
- How to Invoice a Trucking LoadWhat to put on a freight invoice, how to bill accessorials so they get paid, and a worked example with real numbers.
- How to Calculate Your Break-Even Rate Per MileTurn your cost per mile into the lowest rate per loaded mile you can accept after deadhead, with and without a profit margin.
Why drivers can trust the numbers
Official numbers only
If we can't confirm a rate with the agency, the page says so instead of guessing.
Made for the cab
One hand, big buttons, the number pad opens for numbers, and results stay on screen.
Easy at night
Night mode follows your phone, or switch it with the moon button up top.
Questions
Is it really free?
Yes. Every calculator works fully without an account. Pro is only for downloading PDFs and saving your numbers between visits.
Where do the tax rates and rules come from?
From the agencies that publish them: the IRS, FMCSA through the eCFR, IFTA, Inc., the UCR Plan, the EIA, and state DOTs. Each figure links to its source with the date we last checked it.
What does Pro add?
Clean PDF downloads from every tool (invoices, reports, trip sheets, IFTA worksheets) with your logo, plus a saved cost profile and history. It's $12 a month or $99 a year, and you can cancel any time.
Can I use it in the truck?
It's built for a phone: big buttons, the number pad opens for numbers, and night mode is easy on your eyes at a truck stop.
Know your numbers before the next load
Start with your cost per mile. Every other tool gets more useful once you know it.
Work out my cost per mile