HaulProfit vs. rate-per-mile and spreadsheets
Most truckers judge a load three ways: by rate-per-mile, with a personal spreadsheet, or with HaulProfit. Rate-per-mile is fast but ignores deadhead, tolls, and fixed overhead, so it routinely mislabels losing loads as good ones. A spreadsheet can be accurate but is slow and easy to get wrong under time pressure. HaulProfit gives you spreadsheet-level accuracy at glance speed: it counts your real costs automatically and returns a clear verdict and a counter-offer, on the boards you already use, on your phone. The table below shows where each approach helps and where it falls short.
Why isn't rate-per-mile enough?
Rate-per-mile treats every mile as equal and free. It ignores the empty miles to your pickup, the tolls on the lane, your actual fuel burn, and the fixed costs that accrue whether you roll or not. Two loads at the same rate-per-mile can have very different real profit.
What's wrong with using a spreadsheet?
Nothing, if you have time and never make a typo. In practice you are deciding in minutes while a load is still available, and a spreadsheet is slow to fill in and easy to fat-finger. HaulProfit applies the same math instantly and consistently.
| Capability | Rate-per-mile | Spreadsheet | HaulProfit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed to a decision | Instant | Slow | Instant |
| Counts deadhead & tolls | No | If you build it | Yes |
| Uses your real fuel burn | No | If you maintain it | Yes |
| Counts fixed overhead | No | If you build it | Yes |
| Suggests a counter-offer | No | No | Yes |
| Works on your phone & boards | Manual | Hard | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
Can I keep using my own spreadsheet too?
Yes. Many users keep a spreadsheet for records and use HaulProfit for the in-the-moment decision because it is faster and harder to get wrong.
Does HaulProfit replace my load board?
No. It is a decision and negotiation layer on top of the boards you already use, not a board itself.