Calculate profitable freight rates based on distance, fuel, and overhead costs.
Calculation Summary
Total Fuel Cost:₱0.00
Total Overhead (Labor + Tolls + Maint):₱0.00
Breakeven Cost (Base Cost):₱0.00
Profit Amount:₱0.00
Suggested Total Trip Rate:₱0.00
Rate Per Kilometer:₱0.00 / km
Guide to Trucking Rates in the Philippines
Determining the correct trucking rate per kilometer is crucial for logistics providers, freight forwarders, and independent truck owners in the Philippines. With fluctuating diesel prices and varying road conditions from Metro Manila to provincial routes, a static price list often leads to losses.
Key Factors Affecting Trucking Rates
Fuel Costs (Diesel): This is typically the largest variable expense. Rates must adjust based on the current pump prices in Luzon, Visayas, or Mindanao.
Vehicle Type & Capacity: A 4-wheeler closed van consumes less fuel and has lower maintenance costs compared to a 10-wheeler wing van or a tractor head.
Distance & Traffic: While the calculator uses kilometers, time is also money. Heavy traffic in NCR or port congestion adds to the operational cost.
Toll Fees: Fees for NLEX, SLEX, TPLEX, CALAX, and STAR Tollway significantly impact the base cost and should always be factored into the final quote.
Manpower (Labor): This includes the daily rate or trip rate for the Driver and the Pahinante (helper).
How to Use This Calculator
Distance: Enter the total distance in kilometers. Tip: Always calculate Round Trip distance unless you have a confirmed backload.
Fuel Efficiency: Enter your truck's average km/liter. A typical 6-wheeler might average 4-6 km/L, while heavy trucks might get 2-3 km/L.
Costs: Input the current diesel price, total labor fees for the crew, and any toll gate fees.
Maintenance Buffer: Assign a cost per kilometer for tire wear, oil changes, and general depreciation (e.g., ₱10-₱20 per km).
Margin: Set your desired profit margin (markup) to ensure business viability.
Standard Industry Practices
In the Philippines, "Backload" (return trip cargo) is a major factor in pricing. If a truck returns empty, the client usually pays for the round-trip operational cost. If a backload is secured, the carrier can offer a more competitive rate per kilometer.
function calculateTruckingRate() {
// 1. Get Input Values
var distance = parseFloat(document.getElementById('tr_distance').value);
var efficiency = parseFloat(document.getElementById('tr_efficiency').value);
var fuelPrice = parseFloat(document.getElementById('tr_fuel_price').value);
var labor = parseFloat(document.getElementById('tr_labor').value);
var tolls = parseFloat(document.getElementById('tr_tolls').value);
var maintPerKm = parseFloat(document.getElementById('tr_maintenance').value);
var marginPercent = parseFloat(document.getElementById('tr_margin').value);
// 2. Validation
if (isNaN(distance) || distance <= 0) {
alert("Please enter a valid total distance.");
return;
}
if (isNaN(efficiency) || efficiency <= 0) {
alert("Please enter a valid fuel efficiency (KM per Liter).");
return;
}
if (isNaN(fuelPrice) || fuelPrice < 0) {
alert("Please enter a valid fuel price.");
return;
}
// Handle optional empty fields as 0
labor = isNaN(labor) ? 0 : labor;
tolls = isNaN(tolls) ? 0 : tolls;
maintPerKm = isNaN(maintPerKm) ? 0 : maintPerKm;
marginPercent = isNaN(marginPercent) ? 0 : marginPercent;
// 3. Calculation Logic
// Fuel Cost Calculation
var fuelNeeded = distance / efficiency;
var totalFuelCost = fuelNeeded * fuelPrice;
// Maintenance Cost Calculation
var totalMaintenance = distance * maintPerKm;
// Total Overhead (Non-Fuel)
var totalOverhead = labor + tolls + totalMaintenance;
// Base Operational Cost (Breakeven)
var baseCost = totalFuelCost + totalOverhead;
// Profit Calculation
var profitAmount = baseCost * (marginPercent / 100);
// Final Rates
var totalRate = baseCost + profitAmount;
var ratePerKm = totalRate / distance;
// 4. Update UI
var formatter = new Intl.NumberFormat('en-PH', {
style: 'currency',
currency: 'PHP',
minimumFractionDigits: 2
});
document.getElementById('res_fuel').innerHTML = formatter.format(totalFuelCost);
document.getElementById('res_overhead').innerHTML = formatter.format(totalOverhead);
document.getElementById('res_base').innerHTML = formatter.format(baseCost);
document.getElementById('res_profit').innerHTML = formatter.format(profitAmount);
document.getElementById('res_total').innerHTML = formatter.format(totalRate);
document.getElementById('res_per_km').innerHTML = formatter.format(ratePerKm) + " / km";
// Show result section
document.getElementById('results').style.display = 'block';
}