Estimate freight rates in seconds. Enter your miles, load, and trailer type — get a full breakdown including fuel surcharge and accessorial fees.
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Input the total distance of your haul — from pickup to delivery.
Choose from dry van, flatbed, reefer, hotshot, step deck, or box truck.
Heavier loads affect your rate — especially once you cross the 20k, 30k, and 40k pound thresholds.
Select any fees that apply — hazmat, liftgate, tarp, team driver, detention, and more.
See your full breakdown — base freight, fuel surcharge, accessorial fees, and estimated transit time.
Know your number before you talk to a broker. Walk in informed and negotiate with confidence.
Different trailers command different rates. Here's what you need to know about each type.
The most common trailer type. Enclosed, weatherproof, ideal for palletized freight, consumer goods, and non-perishables. Most available trailer on the market.
Open trailer for oversized, heavy, or irregularly shaped loads — lumber, steel coils, construction equipment. Requires more skill to secure loads.
Temperature-controlled trailer for perishables — food, pharmaceuticals, chemicals. Fuel costs are higher due to the refrigeration unit running continuously.
Lower deck height for tall freight that won't fit under bridge clearances in a standard flatbed. Common for machinery and tall industrial equipment.
Smaller enclosed truck for local and regional deliveries. Common for last-mile logistics, moving companies, and smaller commercial shipments.
Flatbed trailer pulled by a heavy-duty pickup truck. Faster booking, smaller loads, premium rates. Popular with owner-operators for time-sensitive freight.
Everything you need to know about trucking rates and how this calculator works.
Our estimates are based on current national average spot market rates sourced from industry data. They are a reliable starting point for negotiations but actual rates vary based on your specific lane, time of year, broker markup, and market conditions. Always confirm final rates with your broker or carrier.
A fuel surcharge (FSC) is an additional fee added to freight bills to account for diesel fuel costs. It fluctuates with diesel prices — when fuel is more expensive, the surcharge goes up. Our calculator adjusts the fuel surcharge dynamically based on the diesel price you enter.
Accessorial fees are additional charges beyond the base freight rate. Common ones include: detention pay (when a driver waits too long to be loaded/unloaded), liftgate service, hazmat handling, team driver fees for time-sensitive loads, layover pay, and tarp fees for flatbed loads that need to be covered.
TONU stands for Truck Order Not Used. It's a fee paid to a carrier when a load is cancelled after the truck has already been dispatched. TONU rates typically range from $150–$300 depending on how far the driver traveled before the cancellation.
Spot rates are one-time market rates for loads booked on short notice — they fluctuate daily based on supply and demand. Contract rates are pre-negotiated rates between a shipper and carrier for a set period, usually 6–12 months. Spot rates are typically higher but more flexible. This calculator estimates spot market rates.
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FreightRateTool is built for owner-operators, dispatchers, freight brokers, shippers, and anyone in the trucking industry who needs a quick rate estimate. Whether you're negotiating a load, quoting a customer, or just doing research — this tool gives you a reliable starting number fast.