Trucking Profit Calc

About Trucking Profit Calculator

Learn about the team behind truckingprofitcalc.com — free trucking profit, cost per mile, and hotshot calculators built by veteran owner-operator Bill Carter.

Last updated: June 2026 | Written by Bill Carter

Welcome to Trucking Profit Calculator, a digital toolkit built specifically for the men and women who keep our freight moving.

Running a trucking business is a game of tight margins. With spot market fluctuations, rising diesel prices, and complex regulatory fees like IFTA and highway tolls, owner-operators need immediate access to transparent numbers. This platform was built to solve that problem.

Our Mission

Our mission is simple: To empower independent truckers and small fleets with professional-grade operational planning tools, free of charge.

We believe that every trucker should have the ability to audit a dispatch offer, calculate their target rate per mile, and estimate fuel expenses instantly from the cab of their truck without relying on expensive software subscriptions or complex spreadsheets.

Meet the Team

Trucking Profit Calculator is managed by a dedicated team of software developers, financial tool designers, and commercial transport writers. While we build the interactive calculators and maintain the platform’s infrastructure, we partner with industry experts to ensure the absolute accuracy and integrity of our tools.

Bill Carter — Commercial Transport Advisor

Every calculator formula, compliance checklist, and margin planning guide on this platform is audited and verified by Bill Carter, a veteran commercial logistics consultant.

  • 15+ Years of OTR Experience: Bill started as an owner-operator, hauling dry van, reefer, and flatbed freight across the Southeast and Midwest.
  • Logistics Administration Advisor: Over the last decade, Bill has transitioned into fleet advising, helping dozens of independent owner-operators set up target dispatch rates, calculate operating CPM, and structure their maintenance cash reserves.
  • E-E-A-T & Calculations Integrity: Bill reviews every formula used in our tools to ensure they align with current DOT regulations, FMCSA guidelines, and real-world shipping market economics.

Our Core Principles

  • Zero Data Lock: We don’t require you to sign up, create an account, or input email addresses to use our calculators. Your operational data remains client-side and completely private.
  • Aesthetic Utility: We build fast, clean, and mobile-friendly tools that load instantly on low-reception truck stop networks.
  • Integrity and Accuracy: All calculations are backed by standard commercial transport math models and referenced against trusted resources like DAT and the EIA.

Thank you for visiting, and keep the rubber side down!