Freight calculator directory

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Shipping tools

LTL

3 tools

Freight Class CalculatorEstimate density-based LTL freight class for one or more handling units using the current 13-band NMFTA scale.

Freight Density CalculatorCalculate aggregate LTL freight density for mixed handling units in pcf and kg/m3.

LTL Linear Feet CalculatorArrange multiple handling units across trailer width and estimate occupied floor length.

Shipping tools

Parcel and air

3 tools

Dimensional Weight CalculatorCompare actual, raw DIM, rounded DIM, and billable weight with source-backed or custom rules.

Air Freight Chargeable Weight CalculatorCompare actual and volumetric weight across multiple pieces using a source-backed or custom factor.

Shipping Girth CalculatorFind the longest side, girth, and combined length plus girth for any box orientation.

Shipping tools

Load planning

3 tools

Pallet Calculator and TI-HI PlannerPlan cartons per layer, layers high, finished load, weight limits, utilization, and a visual pattern.

Container Loading CalculatorEstimate how many identical cartons fit by dimensions and payload, with editable equipment and a visual plan.

Truckload Pallet CalculatorEstimate pallet capacity, tiers, utilization, trailers required, and the limiting constraint.

Shipping tools

Ocean and volume

2 tools

CBM CalculatorCalculate cubic meters, cubic feet, pieces, and optional density for a mixed cargo manifest.

Ocean Freight W/M CalculatorCompare measurement and weight revenue tons, then optionally apply a user-entered rate and minimum.

Carrier tools

Carrier operations

5 tools

IFTA Fuel Tax CalculatorEstimate quarterly IFTA tax due or credit by jurisdiction using the current verified matrix.

Fuel Surcharge CalculatorCalculate a transparent per-mile fuel surcharge with current EIA diesel or your contract inputs.

Trucking Cost Per Mile CalculatorCalculate fixed, variable, fuel, deadhead, break-even, target-margin, and trip operating costs.

Axle Weight Distribution CalculatorModel how cargo position changes calculated steer, drive, trailer, and gross axle-group loads.

Truck Driver Pay CalculatorTotal mileage, hourly, detention, stop, layover, per-load, bonus, and manual deduction amounts.

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