NY/NJ DRAYAGE CALCULATOR

Terminal Wait-Time Cost Calculator

Estimate how much time spent waiting at a marine terminal is costing you or your trucking operation.

$
Your hourly pay/cost or the value you place on your time.
$
Your estimated hourly truck and equipment operating cost.
Combined Hourly Cost $65.00/hr
Cost Per Minute $1.08/min
Total Wait Time 2 hr 0 min
Estimated Wait-Time Cost $130.00
2.00 hours × $65.00/hour = $130.00

Estimate only. Actual operating costs vary by truck, driver, equipment, fuel, insurance, maintenance, and other expenses.

Use This Calculator to:

  • Estimate the cost of terminal delays based on your time and truck operating costs.
  • Compare different drayage loads when one terminal or move may involve more waiting.
  • See the cost of additional wait time by the hour or minute.
  • Estimate the impact of congestion on an owner-operator, driver, or small fleet.
  • Better understand your true trip costs when evaluating a drayage load.

Note: This calculator estimates the operating cost of waiting. It does not calculate detention charges. Detention rates, free time, and billing policies may vary by customer, carrier, or agreement.