Free Tool · Fuel Surcharge Calculator
Enter your diesel price, base fuel price, MPG, and miles to estimate fuel surcharge per mile and total fuel surcharge.
This calculator is provided for planning and organization only. Results are estimates based on the numbers you enter. Fuel surcharge formulas, base fuel prices, MPG assumptions, mileage rules, and payment eligibility can vary by carrier, broker, shipper, customer, rate confirmation, contract, or company policy. Clear To Roll does not provide financial, accounting, tax, dispatch, legal, carrier, broker, DOT, FMCSA, safety, or compliance advice. Always review your own agreement, rate confirmation, company policy, and records before relying on any estimate.
Estimate how much fuel costs per mile based on diesel price and MPG.
Estimate surcharge per mile based on the difference between current diesel price and base fuel price.
Estimate total fuel surcharge for loaded miles, all miles, or custom miles.
Estimate fuel surcharge per mile and total fuel surcharge using your diesel price, base fuel price, MPG, and miles.
The base fuel price is the price level your surcharge formula starts from. Use the base price from your agreement, rate confirmation, or company policy if one applies.
Optional. Enter revenue to see the calculated surcharge as a share of total revenue.
Enter your fuel prices, MPG, and miles, then tap Calculate to see your estimated fuel surcharge.
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Explore PlansFuel surcharge formulas can vary. This guide explains the simple formula used by this calculator when the standard formula is selected.
(Current diesel price − Base fuel price) ÷ MPG = Estimated fuel surcharge per mile
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This calculator is provided as a free planning and recordkeeping tool. Fuel surcharge formulas, diesel prices, mileage rules, rates, caps, floors, tables, and payment eligibility can vary. Always use your own records and review the applicable rate confirmation, contract, carrier/broker policy, customer agreement, company rules, and professional guidance before relying on any estimate.
This summary is for planning and recordkeeping only. It is not an invoice, rate confirmation, legal demand, or guarantee of payment.
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