JLifer Enterprises LLC — Freight Dispatch Services
Free tool for owner-operators

What's your break-even rate per mile?

Enter your real monthly costs. You'll see the minimum rate per loaded mile your truck needs to cover expenses, and what it takes to pay yourself on top of that.

Fixed monthly costs

What you pay every month whether the truck moves or not.

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Running costs

Costs that go up with every mile you drive.

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Miles and pay

Deadhead miles cost you money but don't pay, so your loaded miles have to cover them.

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Should I take this load?

Got an offer from a broker? Enter it here and check it against your numbers above.

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Rate per loaded mile
Rate counting deadhead
Est. profit after costs & 8% fee
Counter at no less than
Your break-even rate
$0.00 / loaded mile

Below this, every load loses money before you pay yourself a dollar.

Rate to hit your take-home$0.00/mi
Rate to hit your take-home with an 8% dispatcher$0.00/mi
Total monthly cost$0
Revenue needed per week$0
Loaded miles per month0

Know your number, then only take loads above it. That's how JLifer Enterprises dispatches: 8% of linehaul only, no fee on fuel surcharge or accessorials, and no fee unless we book you a load.

Founding Carrier Offer: your first 3 loads at 5%, then 8% locked in for as long as you run with us. No long-term contract.

Get your breakdown by email

We'll send your numbers so you have them next time a broker calls.

I built this because most new owner-operators I talk to don't know their break-even number, and brokers count on that. Know your number and you'll never haul for free.

Johnny · Founder, JLifer Enterprises · Hollywood, FL

Estimates only, based on the numbers you enter. Actual costs vary by truck, lane and season. Calculator uses our standard 8% fee; Founding Carrier pricing applies to your first 3 loads. © JLifer Enterprises LLC