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Fleet Downtime Cost Calculator
Quantify the true cost of unplanned breakdowns including lost revenue, tow fees, emergency repairs, and driver detention. See your potential savings from preventive maintenance.
Fleet Information
Enter your fleet size and breakdown frequency
trucks
/yr
hours
Revenue & Driver Costs
Lost revenue and driver-related expenses during downtime
$
/day
$
/day
$
/hr
%
Industry avg: 5-10%
Emergency & Repair Costs
Direct costs incurred during unplanned breakdowns
$
%
After-hours/roadside markup
$
Base repair before premium
%
% of breakdowns requiring tow
$
/day
%
Indirect & Hidden Costs
Often overlooked expenses from breakdowns
hrs
$
/hr
$
Preventive Maintenance Impact
Estimate savings from reducing breakdowns with PM
%
Expected reduction in breakdowns
$
/yr
Scheduled maintenance investment
Downtime Cost Analysis
Total Annual Downtime Cost
$0
0 breakdown events across your fleet
Industry benchmark: $448-$760 per truck per day of downtime
$0
Cost per Event
$0
Per Truck/Year
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Hours Lost
$0
Cost per Hour
Lost Revenue
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0% of total
Driver Costs
$0
0% of total
Tow & Roadside
$0
0% of total
Repair Costs
$0
0% of total
Rental/Substitute
$0
0% of total
Admin & Penalties
$0
0% of total
1-Year Total Cost
$0
0 total breakdown events
Potential PM Savings
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0% ROI on PM investment
Disclaimer: These are estimates based on industry averages. Actual costs vary significantly by fleet type, region, equipment age, and operating conditions. Lost revenue calculations assume trucks would otherwise be generating revenue. Benchmark data from ATRI, FleetMaintenance, and TMC industry reports.
