Truck Operating Cost Calculator Country of operation AustraliaUSAUnited KingdomSouth AfricaEuropeMetric Units Units: Step 1: Fuel Current Fuel Cost Australian Institute of Petroleum Fuel Charts National Diesel Average - Click Here Less Fuel rebate (fuel credit) Fuel Cost including delivery & rebate Step 2: Vehicle Type Select Type of Truck & Trailer Curtain Sider - SingleCurtain Sider - B-DoubleCurtain Sider - B-TripleFlat Deck - SingleFlat Deck - B-DoubleReefer - SingleReefer - B-DoubleSkel - SingleSkel - B-DoubleTanker - SingleTanker - B-DoubleTipper - SingleTipper - B-DoubleStock Carrier - SingleStock Carrier - B-DoubleDrop Deck - SingleMedium Comb'n -less than 42.5 tonnes GVMShort Comb'n -less than 42.5 tonnes GVMHeavy Rigid -greater than 16.5 tonnes GVMHeavy Rigid -less than 16.5 tonnes GVMLight Rigid -greater than 12 tonnes GVMLight Rigid -less than or equal to 12 tonnes GVMVanCurtain Sider - AB-TripleCurtain Sider - BAB QuadCurtain Sider - Road Train (Dble)Curtain Sider - Road Train (Triple)Flat Deck - AB-TripleFlat Deck - BAB QuadFlat Top - Road Train (Dble)Flat Deck - Road Train (Triple)Tanker - AB-TripleTanker - BAB QuadTanker - Road Train (Triple)Tipper - AB-TripleTipper - BAB QuadTipper - Road Train (Triple)Skel - AB-TripleSkel - BAB QuadSkel - Road Train (Triple)Stock Carrier - AB-TripleStock Carrier - BAB QuadStock Carrier - Road Train (Triple) Net Average Daily Delivery Step 3: Fuel Consumption Average Vehicle Fuel Burn Rate Step 4: Distance and Working Days Distance Travelled per Day (Per working day) Days per week vehicle works Days per week Weeks per year vehicle works (account for driver holidays and service time) Vehicle Description / Number Route Description From Destination Step 5: Finance (per vehicle) Capital Cost - Vehicle (Truck) Capital Cost - Trailer(s) Miscellaneous costs Less Deposit Principle (Loan - Amount Financed) Balloon % Residual Interest Rate % Paid monthly in arrears Loan Period Years Loan repayments are calculated based on constant payments and a constant interest rate (averaged). Balloon is the residual lump sum payment payable at the end of the loan (if selected to be used). Annual Depreciation Depreciation rates and limits are set by the Tax Office. Speak with your financial advisor for what rate to use. Step 6: Fixed Costs (per vehicle) Costs in Step 6 relate only to the costs for a single vehicle Insurance (Truck & Trailer) per year Road Tolls Paid per day Registration (Truck & Trailer) per year Mobile Cost per month Accounting / Consultancy per year Telephone Cost per month Depot / Rent for vehicle per year Administation Staff per month Depot Rates / Insurance per year Office Supplies per month Driver Wage (click here to check) per day Miscellaneous per day (of wage on top of wage) (of wage on top of wage) (Note: The Results Calulation assumes 52 weeks per year of driver employment for the wages costs). Step 7: Service / Maintenance Vehicle Service Cost (Type A) per service interval every Maintenance Cost (Type B) per maintenance interval (Maintenance includes costs for Brakes / Differential rebuild / Injectors / Alternator / Engine rebuild / Batteries etc.) Step 8: Tyre Wear Steer Tyre Cost per tyre Drive and Trailer Tyre Cost per tyre Steer Tyre Quantity Drive and Trailer Quantity Steer Tyre Life Drive and Trailer Tyre Life Step 9: Fuel Levy Calculation (only if a base fuel rate is used in contract agreement) Base Rate Fuel Price (if used) Summary of Estimated Costs - Click Calculate to Update Figures Cost Summary Per Annum Per Month Per Work Day Percentage Cost Fuel (without fuel rebate included) Fuel Finance - PrincipleFinance - No Principle Finance - Interest ** Depreciation Fixed Costs Driver Tyres Maintenance Service Total Cost Estimate Distance Travelled Service Intervals per year (estimated average) Maintenance Intervals per year (estimated average) ** Note: Interest amount varies from year to year. Value is the average of the finance period. (See Rule of 78). RESULTS - Based on Current Fuel Price in Step 1 Operating Margin % Estimate Charge per Day Operating Cost per Day Est. Charge per Day Margin per Day Estimated Cost per Estimated Cost per CAUTION: Margin is highly affected by cashflow. Margin shown may not be achieved for various reasons. Seek accredited financial advice before using these figures. Margins shown EBITA - (Earnings before Interest, Tax, Amortization) All Figures exclude GST / Tax considerations. Copyright (c) 2020 Freight Metrics Pty Ltd The competitive (cost) value of freight can increase/decrease depending on the demand of freight compared to available vehicles. This sheet / page is not for distribution, 3rd party services or on-sale and remains the property of Freight Metrics Pty Ltd. All calculated values are provided for information only and are not a quotation, contract or offer by Freight Metrics Pty Ltd. The accuracy of all figures and prices is not guaranteed and is provided as a guide only.