Fuel surcharge calculator

This fuel surcharge calculator helps shippers evaluate how fuel costs may affect their freight budgets. Compare estimated truckload and intermodal fuel surcharge costs, identify potential savings opportunities and support smarter transportation planning. Get started now to see how a multimodal approach could improve cost efficiency across your network. 

Disclaimer: This calculator is provided solely as a convenience and generates estimated fuel surcharge and rate amounts based on information available at the time of calculation and based on certain assumptions. The results are provided for informational purposes only, and do not constitute a quote, offer, commitment or agreement to transport freight for a specific price. All calculations and rates are based on average fuel surcharge savings, while actual pricing and savings will vary based on lane details, service requiremenst, region, market conditions and other shipment and carrier-specific factors. Final fuel surcharge and rate amounts will be determined in accordance with the applicable agreement, tariff, rate schedule and circumstances of the shipment.  

Fuel surcharges help carriers account for changes in diesel fuel prices and can fluctuate over time. Factors that can influence fuel surcharge costs include:

• Changes in national diesel fuel prices
• Market supply and demand conditions
• Shipping distance and network requirements
• Carrier fuel surcharge programs and pricing structures

If you're new to fuel surcharges or want a deeper understanding of how they're calculated, check out our blog.

Depending on current fuel prices, shipment characteristics and service requirements, intermodal transportation may be more cost effective.  

Long-haul freight optimization

For shipments traveling longer distances, fuel costs can make up a significant portion of total transportation spend. Use the tool to calculate estimated fuel surcharge expenses and identify potential savings opportunities through intermodal transportation.

High fuel price environment

When diesel prices increase, transportation teams can evaluate how rising fuel surcharge expenses affect budgets and identify alternative transportation options using this diesel fuel surcharge calculator.

Annual transportation planning

Model fuel-related transportation expenses and identify opportunities to improve efficiency across your freight network.

Modal comparison

Organizations evaluating truckload versus intermodal transportation can use the calculator as a starting point for understanding potential fuel-related savings opportunities. 

• Estimate fuel surcharge costs based on your current transportation inputs using this fuel surcharge calculator.
• Compare truckload fuel surcharges against the fuel surcharge in connection with moving your freight via intermodal.
• Discover how a flexible multimodal strategy can help improve cost efficiency while maintaining service.