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Break-Even Rate Finder

Find the minimum acceptable rate at every margin tier.

Break-even $0.86/mi. Min load total $690
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Minimum acceptable rate
Break-even
$0.86/mi
$690
10% margin
$0.96/mi
$767
15% margin
$1.01/mi
$812
20% margin
$1.08/mi
$863
25% margin
$1.15/mi
$920
TierUSD/miLoad total
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Break-evenJust covers costs
10% marginThin but viable
15% marginIndustry standard
20% marginHealthy load
25% marginStrong load
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Break-even $0.86/mi
Min load total $690

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