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Freight Cost Guide
What actually drives your freight cost in India
ORL Operations Desk· 7 min read
Diesel, tolls, lane balance and detention — a breakdown of the five variables that decide your per-trip rate.
Freight rates are set by the lane, vehicle body, payload and the balance of vehicles returning from the destination. Diesel, tolls, seasonal capacity and loading delays can all move a rate.
Ask for the vehicle type, payload assumption, toll treatment and detention terms in writing. Comparing a like-for-like truck plan is the fastest way to make two quotes meaningful.
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Share the lane, load and deadline. The ORL desk will help choose the appropriate vehicle and placement window.
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