Know my rates
Know your floor before the job owns you.
Build the cost floor from the vehicle and the work, then see what the quoted rate leaves behind before accepting it.
Why this tool exists
Problem
Fuel is visible, but finance, tyres, maintenance, empty distance, waiting and overhead are easy to miss.
CargoSpace
Vehicle costs, finance, route conditions and the required margin become a saved pricing decision.
Result
Accept work with a clear view of break-even, target rate and expected margin.
Loading your fleet economics…
Step 1
How do you earn money on this work?
Step 2
Describe one real earning cycle
A cycle includes the loaded leg, empty return or repositioning, waiting and direct job costs. Use an average completed job—not the best trip.
Step 3
How many tonnes are carried per trip?
Payload used
90%
Cube used
89%
Fills first
Weight and cube together
Step 4
Enter the selling rate
Revenue / cycle
R 0
Profit / cycle
-R 2 230
Monthly profit
-R 200 723
Detailed operating costsOpenClose
Replace the example with fuel-card, workshop, tyre, payroll, insurance, licence and telematics records. These inputs calculate the fully allocated cost of one cycle.
Vehicle and asset financeOpenClose
Monthly debit
R 50 048
Month 1 interest
R 25 786
Depreciation / month
R 23 333
Rate +2% debit
R 53 001
Economic cost uses interest plus depreciation. Debt-service coverage below uses the full monthly instalment. Confirm VAT, tax and accounting treatment with your finance provider and accountant.