How LoadBuck Works
From entering a load to making smarter booking decisions. Here is exactly how our profit dashboard puts real numbers in your hands in under 60 seconds.
Enter Trip Details
Open the Profit Calculator and tell us about the load you are considering. No account is needed to start.
Selecting your start and end point isn't just for distance; it allows LoadBuck to auto-detect regional diesel prices for more accurate fuel estimates.
Enter the total gross pay from the rate con. LoadBuck will then strip away the costs to show you the 'clean' profit.
Deadhead miles (driving empty to an origin) are the 'silent profit killers.' We calculate exactly how much these unpaid miles drag down your trip's overall value.
We pull national daily averages, but you can override this with the exact price at your favorite fuel stop for pin-point accuracy.
Customize Your Costs
Dial in the numbers so they reflect your truck, your operating costs, and your real world expenses.
Your rig is unique. By entering your actual MPG, LoadBuck calculates your exact fuel burn down to the gallon, rather than using generic averages.
Major corridors like the I-95 or I-80 can eat hundreds in tolls. Adding these ensures your 'net profit' is actually what you'll see in your bank account.
Professional owner-operators save $0.10 to $0.20 per mile for future repairs. LoadBuck builds this 'rainy day fund' into every calculation so you're never blindsided.
From detention pay to loading fees, track every accessory payment to see the true complexity of a load's value.
See Your Real Profit
Instantly view a full breakdown of revenue vs. costs. See exactly what you'll take home before you turn the key.
Net Profit
$1,247
Profit / Mile
$2.35
Total Fuel
$483
Your 'Take Home' pay. It's what is left after diesel, tolls, maintenance, and insurance are paid for.
The 'North Star' of trucking. Tells you if a load is worth your time compared to overhead. Most aim for $1.50+ CPM.
See how much of the gross rate is actually staying in your pocket vs. going out the exhaust pipe.
Accept or Reject
LoadBuck doesn't just crunch numbers, it gives you a clear green, yellow, or red signal based on your targets.
Accept
The load clears your personal profit target.
Negotiate
The load covers costs but leaves little for growth. Time to ask the broker for more.
Pass
You're paying to haul this freight. These signals prevent 'unprofitable pride'.
Track Every Mile
Accepted loads are saved to your master dashboard so you can monitor your fleet's weekly performance.
When you 'Accept' a load, it's pushed to your master dashboard, building a weekly performance report automatically.
Monitor if your fuel efficiency is rising or if your profit per mile is trending down over time to make major business adjustments.
Auto-record estimated fuel, tolls, and maintenance directly to your ledger when a load is accepted.
Generate beautiful PDFs of load calculations instantly to share with dispatchers or partners.
Install Like a Native App
Add LoadBuck to your phone's home screen for instant access on the road. No app store clutter required.
iPhone (Safari)
- 1Open LoadBuck in Safari browser
- 2Tap the Share Button (square with arrow)
- 3Scroll and tap Add to Home Screen
Android (Chrome)
- 1Open LoadBuck in Google Chrome
- 2Tap the Three Dots menu (top right)
- 3Tap Install App or Add to Home Screen
Ready to Know Your Real Profit?
Stop guessing and start earning. Try the professional calculator now, no account required.