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Fleet ROI Calculator

Return on investment for adding a new truck to your fleet.

  • Updated July 10, 2026 · reviewed by the Bonafide Dispatch operations team
  • Free · no signup · nationwide (all 50 U.S. states)
  • 2026 U.S. freight benchmarks built in
Quick answer

Fleet ROI = annual net profit per truck ÷ capital invested. $25K down producing $42K/yr net is 168% first-year ROI.

Updated Reviewed by the Bonafide Dispatch operations teamFree · No signup · Works nationwide (all 50 U.S. states)
Quick facts
Category
Fleet
Formula
ROI = (Annual Net Profit ÷ Capital Invested) × 100.
Inputs
2
Best for
Owner-operators & fleets
Inputs
Results
Annual ROI
140%
Payback period
8.6 mo
2026 U.S. reference benchmarks
Reviewed quarterly · DOE EIA · ATA · ATRI · FMCSA · DAT/Truckstop
Target payback per new truck
18 – 30 months

Source: Bonafide fleet data, 2026

Net profit per truck (fleet avg)
$3,500 – $6,500 /mo

Source: ATA + Bonafide, 2026

Cost of capital (fleet lender)
9% – 13% APR

Source: Commercial truck lenders, 2026

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What this calculator does

Return on investment for adding a new truck to your fleet.

Definition
Fleet ROI — Fleet ROI measures the return one new truck produces against the capital put into it.

Why it matters

Owner-operators and fleet managers across the United States — from Texas and California freight lanes to the Midwest and Southeast — rely on the fleet roi numbers to price loads, negotiate with brokers, and protect margin. Getting this figure right is the difference between a profitable week and a break-even one, and it's the same math our dispatchers run on every load we book.

Methodology

This calculator uses the industry-standard formula shown below. Inputs and defaults are based on Bonafide's day-to-day dispatch operations across U.S. carriers, cross-checked against FMCSA guidance and DAT/Truckstop market data. Results render as plain text (not canvas or images) so they're readable by screen readers, search engines, and AI assistants.

How to use it

  1. Step 1
    Include working capital

    Don't just count down payment — include 90 days of fixed costs.

The formula

ROI = (Annual Net Profit ÷ Capital Invested) × 100.

Worked examples

  • Example 1
    Used truck add
    capital
    25000
    monthlyNet
    3500
    Result: 168% ROI, 7.1 mo payback

FAQ

What's healthy fleet ROI?

First-year ROI of 80%+ on a properly capitalized truck is baseline.

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