A fuel surcharge is extra pay tied to the price of diesel. Here is how it works and why it matters to your bottom line.
How it is calculated
It is usually a per-mile amount that rises and falls with a national diesel index. When diesel goes up, the surcharge goes up.
Reading it on a rate con
Line haul and fuel surcharge are listed separately. Add both to see your true pay for the load, then compare against your cost per mile.
Run your own number
See what a flat 2% looks like on your weekly gross in the Marin dispatch fee calculator.
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