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Fuel Surcharge Calculator
Calculate DOE-based fuel surcharge adjustments
Load Details
$
Check DOE weekly diesel average
$
Your agreed baseline (typically $2.50-$3.50)
Typical truck: 6-7 MPG
Fuel Surcharge
$83.33
$0.17 per mile
Based on $1.00 price increase over baseline
Calculation Breakdown
Total Miles500 mi
Gallons Used83.3 gal
Current Price$4.00/gal
Baseline Price$3.00/gal
Price Increase$1.00/gal
Total FSC$83.33
Understanding Fuel Surcharges
What is a Fuel Surcharge?
A fuel surcharge (FSC) is an additional fee added to freight rates to offset fuel price volatility. It's typically calculated based on DOE national diesel averages and a baseline price.
Standard FSC Formula
FSC = (Current Price - Baseline Price) × (Miles ÷ MPG). This ensures carriers are compensated for fuel cost increases above the baseline.