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TCO Calculator 2026 — Are You Profitable at Market Rates?

Enter your monthly kilometres and rate. See if you are above or below the 1.46 EUR/km break-even.

TCO breakdown (per km)

Fuel (diesel)0.48 EUR/km
Driver cost (incl. overhead)0.47 EUR/km
Leasing / depreciation0.10 EUR/km
Tax0.01 EUR/km
Maintenance + toll0.40 EUR/km
Break-even (TCO)1.46 EUR/km

Source: public industry TCO data 2026. Your actual costs may differ.

Your Monthly P&L

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Break-even (TCO)1.46 EUR/km
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What is TCO?

Total Cost of Ownership per kilometre = everything you pay to keep one truck moving 1 km. Fuel, driver, leasing, maintenance, tolls, taxes, insurance. If your rate to customer is below TCO, every kilometre costs you money.

FAQ

Is 1.46 EUR/km realistic?

Yes — this is public industry benchmark for 2026 at 10,000 km/month. Smaller fleets and older trucks often have higher TCO.

What is NOT included in 1.46 EUR/km?

Empty km, idle time, accidents, waiting time at loading, office costs, insurance deductibles. Add 10-15% buffer.

How do I reduce TCO?

Route optimization (fuel, toll avoidance), driver training, predictive maintenance. NSRoute helps with the routing part.

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