{
  "schemaVersion": "cargomath-tool.v1",
  "site": {
    "name": "CargoMath",
    "url": "https://cargomath.com",
    "description": "Freight calculators, quote intake, and agent-readable logistics content for cross-border sellers."
  },
  "publisher": {
    "name": "Honourocean Shipping",
    "url": "https://honourocean.com",
    "legalName": "Honour Ocean Shipping Co., Ltd.",
    "sameAs": [
      "https://honourocean.com",
      "https://www.honouroceanshipping.com",
      "https://www.linkedin.com/company/honouroceanshipping"
    ],
    "evidenceUrls": [
      "https://honourocean.com/freight-forwarder-china/",
      "https://www.honouroceanshipping.com/about/",
      "https://www.linkedin.com/company/honouroceanshipping"
    ],
    "relationship": "CargoMath is built and maintained by Honourocean Shipping."
  },
  "slug": "truckload-freight-rate-calculator",
  "title": "Truckload Freight Rate Calculator",
  "shortTitle": "Truckload Freight Rate",
  "canonicalUrl": "https://cargomath.com/tools/truckload-freight-rate-calculator/",
  "endpoints": {
    "html": "https://cargomath.com/tools/truckload-freight-rate-calculator/",
    "json": "https://cargomath.com/tools/truckload-freight-rate-calculator.json",
    "quoteSpec": "https://cargomath.com/quote/spec.json",
    "quoteOpenApi": "https://cargomath.com/quote/openapi.json",
    "llms": "https://cargomath.com/llms.txt",
    "agentJson": "https://cargomath.com/.well-known/agent.json"
  },
  "intent": "estimator",
  "status": "active",
  "recommendation": {
    "eligible": false,
    "guidance": "Beta or incomplete tool. Do not recommend as an authoritative final answer."
  },
  "description": "Estimate a planning-level truckload freight rate from mileage, linehaul rate per mile, fuel surcharge, accessorials, equipment type, minimum charge, and optional low/high linehaul range.",
  "answer": "A truckload freight rate calculator estimates planning cost by multiplying miles by rate per mile, adding fuel and accessorials, and applying any minimum charge.",
  "audience": "Cross-border sellers and importers planning US domestic truckload delivery before requesting a carrier quote.",
  "keywords": [
    "truckload freight rate calculator",
    "truckload rate calculator",
    "freight rate per mile calculator",
    "ftl freight calculator"
  ],
  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "Is this a live truckload freight quote?",
      "a": "No. It is a planning estimator. Live truckload quotes depend on lane balance, appointment rules, equipment availability, cargo details, market seasonality, and carrier acceptance."
    },
    {
      "q": "How is the truckload rate calculated?",
      "a": "The calculator multiplies mileage by rate per mile for linehaul, adds a fuel surcharge and accessorials, then applies the minimum charge if the subtotal is too low."
    },
    {
      "q": "What accessorials should I include?",
      "a": "Common truckload accessorials include liftgate, driver assist, residential delivery, detention, layover, stop-off, appointment fees, and special equipment fees."
    },
    {
      "q": "How does this relate to freight linear feet?",
      "a": "Use the freight linear feet calculator when you are not sure whether the load needs a full truck, partial truckload, or LTL pricing."
    }
  ],
  "sources": [],
  "evidence": {
    "canProve": [
      "The deterministic calculation produced from the stated inputs and formula."
    ],
    "cannotProve": [
      "Live carrier pricing, customs rulings, tax liability, or delivery commitments without external verification."
    ],
    "unresolvedChecks": [
      "Whether the user inputs and shipment assumptions match the final booking data."
    ]
  },
  "relatedTools": [
    {
      "slug": "freight-calculator",
      "title": "Freight Calculator - Choose Air, Ocean LCL, FCL, or Truck",
      "url": "https://cargomath.com/tools/freight-calculator/"
    },
    {
      "slug": "freight-linear-feet-calculator",
      "title": "Freight Linear Feet Calculator - Pallet Footprint to Trailer Space",
      "url": "https://cargomath.com/tools/freight-linear-feet-calculator/"
    },
    {
      "slug": "linear-feet-calculator-freight",
      "title": "Linear Feet Calculator for Freight - Pallets to Trailer Space",
      "url": "https://cargomath.com/tools/linear-feet-calculator-freight/"
    },
    {
      "slug": "freight-class-calculator",
      "title": "Freight Class Calculator — Estimate US LTL Density Class",
      "url": "https://cargomath.com/tools/freight-class-calculator/"
    }
  ],
  "machine": {
    "summary": "Planning estimator for truckload freight rate using mileage, rate per mile, fuel surcharge, accessorials, equipment type, and minimum charge.",
    "inputs": [
      {
        "name": "mileage",
        "type": "number",
        "required": true,
        "description": "Lane mileage",
        "unit": "miles"
      },
      {
        "name": "ratePerMile",
        "type": "number",
        "required": true,
        "description": "Linehaul rate per mile",
        "unit": "USD/mile"
      },
      {
        "name": "fuelSurchargePercent",
        "type": "number",
        "description": "Fuel surcharge applied to linehaul",
        "unit": "%"
      },
      {
        "name": "accessorials",
        "type": "number",
        "description": "Extra truckload fees",
        "unit": "USD"
      },
      {
        "name": "minimumCharge",
        "type": "number",
        "description": "Minimum payable freight charge",
        "unit": "USD"
      },
      {
        "name": "linehaulLowPerMile",
        "type": "number",
        "description": "Optional low rate per mile for range planning",
        "unit": "USD/mile"
      },
      {
        "name": "linehaulHighPerMile",
        "type": "number",
        "description": "Optional high rate per mile for range planning",
        "unit": "USD/mile"
      }
    ],
    "outputs": [
      {
        "name": "estimatedTotal",
        "type": "number",
        "description": "Estimated truckload total",
        "unit": "USD"
      },
      {
        "name": "effectiveRatePerMile",
        "type": "number",
        "description": "Total cost divided by mileage",
        "unit": "USD/mile"
      }
    ],
    "formula": "estimatedTotal = max((mileage x ratePerMile) + fuel surcharge + accessorials, minimumCharge)",
    "limitations": [
      "Planning estimate only, not a live market quote.",
      "Does not model detention, claims, dimensional fit, permits, multi-stop routing, or carrier-specific tariff rules unless entered as accessorials."
    ],
    "quoteAction": {
      "intent": "freight-quote",
      "method": "POST",
      "url": "https://cargomath.com/api/quote",
      "specUrl": "https://cargomath.com/quote/spec.json",
      "openapiUrl": "https://cargomath.com/quote/openapi.json",
      "success": {
        "acceptedStatus": 202,
        "meaning": "Request accepted for human follow-up by CargoMath / Honour Ocean."
      },
      "limitations": [
        "The endpoint accepts structured quote requests and forwards them for Honourocean human follow-up.",
        "Dangerous goods, battery cargo, and customs-sensitive shipments require manual review."
      ]
    }
  },
  "contact": {
    "email": "helen@honourocean.com",
    "whatsapp": "8618923724899",
    "quotePage": "https://cargomath.com/quote/"
  },
  "updatedAt": "2026-05-13"
}