Owner-Operator Profit Calculator
Last updated: October 15, 2026
Estimate owner-operator trucking profit after fuel, variable and fixed costs.
Estimated annual operating profit
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- Estimated revenue: —
- Fuel cost: —
- Profit margin: —
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Quick summary: Estimate owner-operator trucking profit after fuel, variable and fixed costs.
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What this calculator estimates
Estimate owner-operator trucking profit after fuel, variable and fixed costs.
How to use it
Enter Annual loaded and paid miles; Revenue per mile ($); Truck fuel economy (MPG); Diesel price per gallon ($); Other variable cost per mile ($); Annual fixed costs ($). Select Calculate to update the results.
How the calculation works
Revenue is miles times revenue per mile. Costs include fuel, other variable cost per mile and annual fixed costs.
Worked example: starting scenario
| Annual loaded and paid miles | 105000 |
|---|---|
| Revenue per mile ($) | 2.75 |
| Truck fuel economy (MPG) | 7 |
| Diesel price per gallon ($) | 4 |
| Other variable cost per mile ($) | 0.75 |
| Annual fixed costs ($) | 70000 |
| Estimated annual operating profit | $80,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated revenue | $288,750.00 |
| Fuel cost | $60,000.00 |
| Profit margin | 27.71% |
Important limitations
Taxes, unpaid miles, financing and owner compensation need separate treatment.