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Deadhead Miles Calculator
Empty miles still cost fuel and time. Enter a load to see your deadhead percentage and your real rate per mile.
Nothing you enter on this page is saved or sent anywhere. Estimates only; check your own contracts and numbers.
Questions
What is a good deadhead percentage?
Lower is better. Many drivers aim to stay well under 15 to 20 percent over a month, but it depends on your lanes.
Keep these numbers with your loads.
Tap Save below and sign in. The Driver Portal keeps a history of your results and uses the same calculator next to your loads, expenses and invoices.