Logistics finance, clearly explained
Practical guides on fleet finance, fuel tracking, and logistics profitability.
How to Calculate Cost Per Kilometre for a Truck (Formula + Worked Example)
Cost per kilometre is the single number that tells you whether a rate is worth accepting. Here is the formula, the costs most operators forget to include, and a fully worked example in Kenyan shillings.
Fleet Spreadsheets vs Fleet Management Software: An Honest Comparison
Spreadsheets are free, flexible, and genuinely the right tool for some fleets. Here is where they hold up, exactly where they break, and how to tell which side of that line you are on.
How to Stop Fuel Leaks Before They Drain Your Margins
Fuel is typically the largest single cost in a transport operation, which makes it the largest place to lose money quietly. Here is how to build a system that catches unverified purchases in days rather than at month end.
The Detention Fee You're Forgetting to Bill (And How to Fix It)
Detention fees are legitimate revenue you have already earned. Most fleets under-bill them for structural reasons, not careless ones. Here is a practical system to capture them.
Per-Trip Profitability: Why Seeing Each Route's P&L Changes Everything
Fleet-level revenue figures hide the decision that actually determines your margin — which trips you accept. You can only make that well if you know what each trip costs.