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Shipping and fuel surcharge calculators

43 tools built on this week’s published carrier rates and EIA fuel prices. Change any input, share the result, and see what better contract terms are worth.

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The tools shippers use most.

Fuel surcharge intelligenceFlagship Million-Dollar Fuel Surcharge CalculatorIs your company paying more than $1 million a year in parcel fuel surcharges? Fuel surcharge intelligenceFlagship UPS vs. FedEx Fuel Surcharge RaceUPS vs. FedEx fuel surcharge, week by week Savings and negotiationFlagship The 1% Negotiation ChallengeWhat is one point of fuel surcharge worth? Fuel surcharge intelligenceFlagship Fuel Surcharge Forecast SimulatorWhat would the fuel surcharge be if diesel hit...? Savings and negotiationFlagship Carrier Contract ScorecardHow strong is your parcel contract? Hidden shipping costsFlagship The $100 Package CalculatorHow a $10 shipment becomes much more Hidden shipping costsFlagship DIM Weight Trap CalculatorDimensional weight calculator for UPS and FedEx Savings and negotiationFlagship Discount Illusion CalculatorIs a 70% discount really better than 60%? Games and challengesFlagship The $1 Million Savings RaceHow fast can you reach $1 million in shipping savings? Inside the carrier networkFlagship The $39,216 Trailer CalculatorWhat’s really inside a $39,216 trailer?

Fuel surcharge intelligence

Carrier rates, diesel, history, forecasts and fuel math.

Fuel surcharge intelligenceFlagship Million-Dollar Fuel Surcharge CalculatorIs your company paying more than $1 million a year in parcel fuel surcharges? Fuel surcharge intelligenceFlagship UPS vs. FedEx Fuel Surcharge RaceUPS vs. FedEx fuel surcharge, week by week Fuel surcharge intelligence Fuel-on-Accessorials CalculatorHow much fuel surcharge are you paying on accessorial charges? Fuel surcharge intelligence Fuel Surcharge vs. Actual Diesel CostFuel surcharge billings vs. the diesel to move them Fuel surcharge intelligence Fuel Surcharge Time MachineFuel surcharge time machine Fuel surcharge intelligence Ground vs. Air Fuel CalculatorGround vs. air: where your fuel dollars go Fuel surcharge intelligenceFlagship Fuel Surcharge Forecast SimulatorWhat would the fuel surcharge be if diesel hit...? Fuel surcharge intelligence Fuel Surcharge Inflation TrackerWhere did your shipping cost increase come from?Fuel surcharge intelligenceAnnual fuel cost and contract replayWhat does fuel cost you per year, and what would a discount or cap have saved?Fuel surcharge intelligenceFuel surcharge table lookupLook up the surcharge at any diesel price in each carrier’s official table.Fuel surcharge intelligenceTable Creep IndexHow much carriers have raised surcharges without fuel moving.

Inside the carrier network

Trucks, trailers, aircraft, hubs and delivery economics.

Inside the carrier network What Does a Parcel Really Cost to Deliver?What does a package really cost to deliver? Inside the carrier network One Penny of Diesel CalculatorWhat does one penny of diesel cost a fleet? Inside the carrier network Fuel Surcharge Break-Even CalculatorAt what point does the surcharge cover the fuel? Inside the carrier network Parcel vs. LTL vs. Truckload CalculatorParcel, LTL or truckload: which is cheaper for this shipment? Inside the carrier network Last-Mile Delivery Cost SimulatorWhat does last-mile delivery cost per package? Inside the carrier network What Does One Sorting Hub Process in Billings?The package billings flowing through one sorting hub Inside the carrier network The 1,000-Truck Fuel BillWhat does a trucking fleet spend on diesel? Inside the carrier network Cargo Plane Fuel Economics CalculatorWhat does one cargo flight burn in fuel per package? Inside the carrier networkFlagship The $39,216 Trailer CalculatorWhat’s really inside a $39,216 trailer? Inside the carrier network Annual Fuel Surcharge Billing EstimatorHow much could a national carrier bill in fuel surcharges? Inside the carrier network How Many Packages Fit in a 53-Foot Trailer?How many packages fit in a 53-foot trailer? Inside the carrier network Fuel Surcharge Billing per MileFuel surcharge billing per trailer-mile

Hidden shipping costs

DIM weight, accessorials, minimums and oversize fees.

Hidden shipping costs Holiday Peak Surcharge StackerWhat does one holiday package really cost? Hidden shipping costsFlagship The $100 Package CalculatorHow a $10 shipment becomes much more Hidden shipping costsFlagship DIM Weight Trap CalculatorDimensional weight calculator for UPS and FedEx Hidden shipping costs Residential Delivery Tax CalculatorWhat do residential deliveries add to your shipping bill? Hidden shipping costs ZIP Code Surcharge LotteryDoes this ZIP code carry a delivery area surcharge? Hidden shipping costs Package Size Penalty CalculatorWill this box trigger additional handling or a large package fee? Hidden shipping costs Carrier Minimum Charge TrapIs a minimum charge wiping out your discount?Hidden shipping costsInvoice fuel checkerDoes the fuel on this invoice match the published rate for the ship date?

Savings and negotiation

Discounts, budgets, contract terms and ROI.

Savings and negotiationFlagship The 1% Negotiation ChallengeWhat is one point of fuel surcharge worth? Savings and negotiationFlagship Carrier Contract ScorecardHow strong is your parcel contract? Savings and negotiationFlagship Discount Illusion CalculatorIs a 70% discount really better than 60%? Savings and negotiation Shipping Budget Shock SimulatorWhat will your parcel budget be next year? Savings and negotiation Free Shipping Profit KillerIs free shipping eating your margin? Savings and negotiation Fuel Surcharge Compound EffectFive years of rate increases, surcharges and growth Savings and negotiation Contract Renegotiation ROI CalculatorWhat is a carrier contract renegotiation worth?

Games and challenges

Guess, compete and test what you know.

Games and challenges UPS vs. FedEx Shipping ShowdownUPS vs. FedEx: which costs less for this package? Games and challenges Can You Beat the Carrier?Guess the final cost of this shipment Games and challengesFlagship The $1 Million Savings RaceHow fast can you reach $1 million in shipping savings? Games and challenges Guess the Diesel PriceGuess the diesel price behind the surcharge Games and challenges Packaging Makeover ChallengeWhat would a smaller box save you?

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Fuel discounts, caps, accessorial exclusions and table protection are common contract terms. Logistics Contract Optimizer, the publisher of this site, reviews parcel agreements at no cost.

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