About Us

behind the scenes At Freight Metrics

Helping transport operators get paid what their work is worth

Know your costs. Price with confidence.

Freight Metrics builds practical online calculators that show transport operators what it really costs to run a truck, courier van, aircraft or vessel, and what they need to charge to make a profit.

We have been developing transport costing tools since 2005, working alongside owner-drivers, fleet operators, accountants and business advisers. Our calculators turn your own operating figures into clear annual, monthly, daily and hourly costs, so you can quote with confidence, test decisions before you make them, and explain your rates to customers.

Just enter your figures and see straight away how each cost affects your bottom line.

How accurate is your pricing? Check it in minutes

Online Calculators

A full toolkit for road, air, marine and finance, all in one place.

Our calculators are designed for transport businesses, not general accounting. Each one walks you through the costs that matter, step by step:

Road: truck and truck-and-trailer operating costs, courier operating costs, multi-route truck costs, fuel levy, driver wages, safe driving hours and the National Driver Work Diary daily sheet planner.
Aviation: operating costs for 77 aircraft types, from a Cessna 172 to a Boeing 787. It includes indicative fuel burn, market values, crew, maintenance and tyre costs, and suggested USA fixed costs.
Marine: vessel tracking tools to see ship locations and vessels around a particular port.
Finance: loan, repayment and finance calculators to support buying and financing decisions.

You can try selected calculators free before you subscribe. Members get unlimited access to the full range.

Evaluate Work & Routes

Find out whether a job, route or contract is worth taking before you commit.

Every job has a different mix of distance, hours, loading time, fuel and wear. Freight Metrics helps you:

cost individual routes and compare several routes side by side;
check the agreed distances and driving hours for major Australian routes under the Road Transport (Long Distance Operations) Award;
plan compliant driving hours and rest breaks before the truck leaves the yard;
cost flights by distance, cruise speed, flights per day and time on the ground.

The result is a clear picture of which work pays and which work is costing you money.

Profit with Data

Turn your operating figures into rates that cover your costs and your margin.

Many transport businesses set their rates by gut feel or by copying competitors, then wonder why the bank balance doesn’t match the workload. Our calculators work from your actual costs to show:

your cost per kilometre, per hour, per day, per delivery or per passenger;
the rate you need to charge to reach your target margin;
how much margin you actually make each day and each year.

Once you know your numbers, you can quote with confidence, spot jobs that aren’t paying, and stop working for nothing.

Strategy

Test decisions on screen before you test them on your business.

Change one figure and see the effect instantly. Use Freight Metrics to plan ahead and answer the questions that shape your business:

What happens to my costs if fuel goes up 20 cents a litre?
How much fuel levy do I need to pass on?
Should I buy new, buy used or keep running the old truck or aircraft?
What does another truck, another driver or an extra flight each day do to my margin?
How does changing loan terms, deposit or balloon payment affect my monthly costs?

Build your strategy on sound data rather than guesswork, and make changes with a clear view of the outcome.

Report

Clear, professional cost summaries you can use and share.

Each calculator produces a summary of estimated costs, charge rates and margins. You can print or save it and share it with:

customers: to explain and justify your rates and fuel levies;
accountants and business advisers: to support budgets, pricing reviews and business plans;
banks and financiers: to back up an application to finance a vehicle or aircraft;
your team: to keep everyone focused on the numbers that matter.

Who We Help

Owner-drivers and small fleet operators who want to know their true cost per kilometre and charge fair rates.
Courier and delivery businesses working out the cost per delivery and per day.
Aircraft owners, flight schools and charter operators estimating hourly operating costs and comparing aircraft.
Accountants and business advisers helping transport clients set rates and plan.
Freight buyers and logistics managers checking that rates are sustainable.

Why Freight Metrics

Built for transport: our calculators were developed with input from transport owners and operators, and are updated as the industry changes.
Your figures, your results: every default value can be replaced with your own numbers.
Fast: check your pricing in minutes, from any device with a web browser.
Affordable: one simple subscription gives you access to the full range of calculators.
Fair pricing for the industry: we believe transport operators deserve to be paid rates that cover their true costs, including safe driving practices and properly maintained equipment.

Road

Calculate your road vehicle operating costs with confidence.

Air

Check out our aircraft operating cost calculators.

Marine

See ship locations or view vessels located around a particular port.

Finance

Financial calculators that give you the answer to your financial queries.

Saving Clients Time & money

Years of transport costing experience, ready to use today

Our business was born out of the fact that we have been producing advance calculators for many years with the support and guidance of transport owners / operators.

Let our work benefit your business by utilising the years and experience that we have in producing these calculators.

With a simple monthly subscription you can have access to the full range of calculators.