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Free LTL freight calculator for shippers and 3PL teams. Estimate total cost from shipment weight, freight class, linehaul CWT rate, fuel surcharge, and common accessorial fees.
Last updated: April 13, 2026
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Estimated total LTL freight cost
$670.91
Cost per lb: $0.56 | Billable: 12.00 CWT
Linehaul charge
$390.60
Fuel surcharge
$70.31
Accessorial total
$210.00
Class / lane factors
1.05 × 1.00
Carrier tariffs, discounts, and lane contracts vary. Use this as a planning model and validate with live quotes before booking freight.
Core linehaul math using shipment weight, class profile, and lane distance scaling.
Flags when calculated linehaul drops below your minimum and automatically applies the floor.
Models fuel impact directly as a percent of linehaul charge.
Includes common pickup and delivery surcharges for realistic quote planning.
Combines linehaul, fuel, and accessorials into a single spend estimate.
Useful for comparing carrier offers, lane changes, and class optimization opportunities.
1,200 lbs, class 85, 620 miles, $31/CWT, 18% fuel, plus liftgate/residential/limited-access fees.
Linehaul
$391
Fuel surcharge
$70
Accessorials
$210
All-in total
$671
The model converts shipment weight to CWT, applies class and distance factors to base rate per CWT, and enforces a minimum linehaul floor. It then layers fuel surcharge and selected accessorials to estimate all-in shipment cost and cost per pound.
linehaul = max((weight/100) × base CWT × class factor × distance factor, minimum)
total = linehaul + (linehaul × fuel%) + accessorial fees
Help teams align on class, linehaul, and accessorial assumptions before booking.
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