Rates

Gross revenue

The money paid for the load before trip costs, fuel, tolls, factoring fees, and other expenses.

Updated 2026-06-08

Written and reviewed by LaneMath Editorial Team. Updated 2026-06-08. LaneMath pages are maintained as practical carrier education using public references, example-only math, and internal editorial review.

Carrier note

Use this term in context with the rate confirmation, broker communication, facility instructions, and billing paperwork. A short definition is useful, but the written load terms control the actual freight decision.

Carrier example

A broker offers $2,100 all-in for a 680-mile load. That $2,100 is the gross revenue — the full broker payment before the carrier subtracts fuel, tolls, lumper advances, factoring fees, and other trip costs.

Common mistake

Comparing loads by gross revenue without subtracting trip-specific costs — a higher gross can still produce less net return after fuel, deadhead, and out-of-pocket expenses are deducted.

Paperwork note

Gross revenue appears on the rate confirmation as the line-haul and included charges. Keep this figure alongside trip cost notes for each load comparison.

References and methodology