FREIGHT QUOTE WORKFLOW
Use this static workflow to move from basic cost math to a real quote decision: rate per mile, fuel surcharge, accessorial charges, then risk score and action suggestions.
STEP 1
Calculate cost per mile, break-even RPM, all-mile impact and target loaded RPM.
STEP 2
Estimate surcharge per mile and total surcharge from diesel price, base price and MPG.
STEP 3
Add hidden fees like liftgate, residential, detention, storage, limited access and hazmat.
STEP 4
Stress-test market RPM, deadhead, fuel movement and target margin before deciding.
Bad freight decisions usually happen because one cost layer gets missed. A rate can look good until fuel changes. A fuel-adjusted quote can still fail when accessorials appear. A quote with accessorials can still break when market RPM or deadhead moves against you.
This workflow forces the quote through the full chain before you commit: base economics, fuel movement, hidden fees, and stress-tested risk.
If the load only works when every assumption is perfect, it is not a strong load. Renegotiate, reduce cost, reduce deadhead, or reject it.
Begin the workflow by checking whether the base economics work before adding fuel and hidden charges.
Start workflow