Module 7
Transport Cost Breakdown
A freight rate isn't arbitrary — see exactly what it's made of.
Fuel
₹24,700
38%
Driver
₹9,100
14%
Tolls
₹6,500
10%
Maintenance
₹5,850
9%
Margin
₹11,700
18%
Taxes
₹7,150
11%
Fuel (38%)
Diesel is the single largest freight cost driver. Fuel surcharges shift rates fast when crude prices move.
Driver (14%)
Wages, batta (daily allowance), and overtime for long-haul trips.
Tolls (10%)
National highway tolls add up fast on long interstate lanes.
Maintenance (9%)
Tyres, servicing, and depreciation — heavier on older fleets.
Margin (18%)
Transporter's operating margin — this is usually where negotiation room exists.
Taxes (11%)
GST, permits, and statutory charges baked into the quoted rate.