Ltl Rate Calculator

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LTL Rate Calculator

Use this calculator to estimate Less Than Truckload (LTL) shipping costs. Factors influencing LTL rates include:

  • Weight: The total weight of your shipment.
  • Dimensions: The length, width, and height of your freight.
  • Freight Class: A standard classification system for goods based on density, stowability, handling, and liability.
  • Distance: The total mileage between origin and destination.
  • Accessorial Services: Additional services like liftgate, inside delivery, residential pickup, etc.
  • Fuel Surcharges: Variable surcharges often added to LTL rates.
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function calculateLtlRate() { var weight = parseFloat(document.getElementById("shipmentWeight").value); var length = parseFloat(document.getElementById("shipmentLength").value); var width = parseFloat(document.getElementById("shipmentWidth").value); var height = parseFloat(document.getElementById("shipmentHeight").value); var freightClass = parseFloat(document.getElementById("freightClass").value); var distance = parseFloat(document.getElementById("distanceMiles").value); var fuelSurcharge = parseFloat(document.getElementById("fuelSurcharge").value) / 100; // Convert percentage to decimal var resultDiv = document.getElementById("result"); resultDiv.innerHTML = ""; // Clear previous results // — Input Validation — if (isNaN(weight) || weight <= 0) { resultDiv.innerHTML = "Please enter a valid shipment weight."; return; } if (isNaN(length) || length <= 0 || isNaN(width) || width <= 0 || isNaN(height) || height <= 0) { resultDiv.innerHTML = "Please enter valid shipment dimensions (length, width, height)."; return; } if (isNaN(freightClass) || freightClass <= 0) { resultDiv.innerHTML = "Please select a valid freight class."; return; } if (isNaN(distance) || distance <= 0) { resultDiv.innerHTML = "Please enter a valid distance in miles."; return; } if (isNaN(fuelSurcharge)) { resultDiv.innerHTML = "Please enter a valid fuel surcharge percentage."; return; } // — LTL Rate Calculation Logic — // This is a simplified model. Real LTL rates are complex and depend on carrier-specific pricing, // contracts, density, market conditions, and many other factors. // 1. Calculate Cubic Feet var cubicFeet = (length * width * height) / 1728; // 1728 cubic inches in a cubic foot // 2. Calculate Density (lbs per cubic foot) var density = weight / cubicFeet; // 3. Determine Base Rate Factor (Simplified – based loosely on freight class and density) // Higher freight class and lower density generally mean higher rates. var baseRateFactor = freightClass * (density / 10); // Arbitrary scaling factor // 4. Calculate Base Linehaul Charge (Simplified – per mile and based on factor) // This is a very rough approximation. Real carriers have complex rate tables. var baseLinehaulCharge = baseRateFactor * distance * 0.05; // Again, arbitrary multiplier // 5. Calculate Minimum Charge (LTL carriers often have minimum charges regardless of weight/volume) var minimumCharge = 75; // Example minimum charge in USD // 6. Determine the higher of base linehaul or minimum charge var linehaulCharge = Math.max(baseLinehaulCharge, minimumCharge); // 7. Calculate Fuel Surcharge var fuelCost = linehaulCharge * fuelSurcharge; // 8. Calculate Total Estimated Rate var totalEstimatedRate = linehaulCharge + fuelCost; // — Display Results — var htmlOutput = '

Estimated LTL Rate Breakdown:

'; htmlOutput += 'Shipment Weight: ' + weight.toFixed(2) + ' lbs'; htmlOutput += 'Shipment Dimensions: ' + length + '" x ' + width + '" x ' + height + '"'; htmlOutput += 'Cubic Feet: ' + cubicFeet.toFixed(2) + ' cu ft'; htmlOutput += 'Calculated Density: ' + density.toFixed(2) + ' lbs/cu ft'; htmlOutput += 'Freight Class: ' + freightClass + "; htmlOutput += 'Distance: ' + distance + ' miles'; htmlOutput += 'Fuel Surcharge: ' + (fuelSurcharge * 100).toFixed(1) + '%'; htmlOutput += '
'; htmlOutput += 'Estimated Linehaul Charge: $' + linehaulCharge.toFixed(2) + "; htmlOutput += 'Estimated Fuel Surcharge: $' + fuelCost.toFixed(2) + "; htmlOutput += 'Total Estimated LTL Rate: $' + totalEstimatedRate.toFixed(2) + "; htmlOutput += 'Disclaimer: This is a simplified estimate. Actual LTL rates vary significantly by carrier, specific services, and current market conditions. Always obtain a formal quote.'; resultDiv.innerHTML = htmlOutput; } .ltl-calculator-wrap { font-family: sans-serif; max-width: 600px; margin: 20px auto; padding: 20px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 8px; background-color: #f9f9f9; } .ltl-calculator-wrap h2 { text-align: center; color: #333; margin-bottom: 15px; } .ltl-calculator-wrap p { color: #555; line-height: 1.6; } .ltl-calculator-wrap ul { margin-bottom: 20px; padding-left: 20px; } .ltl-calculator-wrap li { margin-bottom: 8px; color: #555; } .ltl-calculator-wrap strong { color: #333; } .calculator-form .form-group { margin-bottom: 15px; } .calculator-form label { display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; font-weight: bold; color: #444; } .calculator-form input[type="text"], .calculator-form select { width: calc(100% – 22px); padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc; border-radius: 4px; box-sizing: border-box; } .calculator-form button { display: block; width: 100%; padding: 12px 20px; background-color: #007bff; color: white; border: none; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 16px; cursor: pointer; transition: background-color 0.3s ease; } .calculator-form button:hover { background-color: #0056b3; } .calculator-result { margin-top: 25px; padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #eee; border-radius: 4px; background-color: #fff; } .calculator-result h3 { color: #333; margin-bottom: 10px; } .calculator-result p { margin-bottom: 8px; color: #555; } .calculator-result p.total { font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; color: #28a745; margin-top: 15px; } .calculator-result .disclaimer { font-size: 0.9em; color: #888; margin-top: 15px; text-align: center; } .calculator-result .error { color: #dc3545; font-weight: bold; }

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