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DTRT Growth Engine™ · Free Business Review

Let's see where your money is going.

Running loads is one thing. Knowing how much you're keeping is another. Answer a few questions about your trucking operation, empty miles, and freight numbers so we can see what might need attention.

01 Profit Leak Score

02 Authority Check

03 Dead Mile Dollar Breakdown

About 5 minutes · No payment required · Start with the questions below ↓

Q1 — What percentage of your miles are typically empty or deadhead? *

25% or more

13–24%

12% or under

Q2 — How consistent is your weekly load volume? *

Very inconsistent — some weeks nothing, some weeks too much

Somewhat consistent — I usually have loads but not always

Very consistent — I know what I’m running week to week

Q3 — When reviewing a load, do you compare the total load pay to the loaded miles? *

No — I mainly look at the total pay

Sometimes — I estimate it in my head

Yes — I calculate the rate per loaded mile before accepting

Q4 — How do you handle rate negotiation on loads? *

I take whatever rate is offered

I try to negotiate but don’t have a clear standard

I have a minimum rate I know and stick to it

Q5 — How do you track your business income and expenses? *

I don’t — I check my account balance and go from there

I track sometimes but it’s not consistent

I track everything regularly and review my numbers

Q6 — When choosing a load, what information do you use? *

I mostly take whatever is available

I consider the rate and destination

I use clear criteria including rate, loaded miles, lane, weight, and reload potential

Q7 — How do you manage loads, records, and weekly operations? *

In my head or basic notes

I use some tools, but nothing organized or consistent

I follow an organized TMS or spreadsheet system every week

Q8 — How much time do you spend each week building direct shipper relationships? *

None

1–3 hours

4+ hours

How long has your operating authority been active? *

Authority start date (optional)

Truck average miles per gallon used in dead-mile calculations.Average MPG *

Fuel price per gallon used for this estimate.Fuel Price Per Gallon *

$

Typical gross pay for one representative load.Typical Gross Load Pay *

$

Loaded miles for the representative load.Typical Loaded Miles *

All miles driven in a typical week, loaded and empty.Total Weekly Miles *

Weekly Deadhead Miles *

Confirm Full Name *

Confirm Email Address *

Confirm Phone Number *

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