Free tool
Truck downtime cost calculator.
Short answer: Downtime cost equals days down times (revenue the truck would have earned per day plus fixed costs per day), plus one-time costs such as towing or a rental. Enter your own numbers; none are assumed.
Cost per day = Revenue per day + Fixed costs per day
Total = Cost per day x Days down + One-time costs
Total = Cost per day x Days down + One-time costs
How to use it
- Enter what the truck earns on a working day.
- Enter costs you pay whether it runs or not (payment, insurance, permits).
- Enter days down and one-time costs.
Questions
Why would a shop care?
Fleets weigh downtime when choosing a repair provider; faster dispatch and approvals reduce it.
Are the sample numbers real averages?
No. They are made up to show the math.
Is my data saved or sent anywhere?
No. The calculator runs in your browser. Nothing you type leaves this page.
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Bring a real repair order. We will run it through MetaFleet live.