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Transport & Logistics

Cost per Kilometre

Total operating costs divided by total kilometres travelled. The fundamental cost efficiency metric for fleet-based operations.

What is Cost per Kilometre?

Cost per Kilometre is defined as: Total operating costs divided by total kilometres travelled. The fundamental cost efficiency metric for fleet-based operations.

What data source is used to measure Cost per Kilometre?

Cost per Kilometre is typically measured using data from a Fleet Management / TMS. This system of record provides the transactional and operational data required to calculate and monitor this metric accurately and in real time.

Typical Data SourceFleet Management / TMS

Which industries track Cost per Kilometre?

Cost per Kilometre is a key performance indicator used across the following sectors:

  • ›Transport & Logistics

How does Firehawk Analytics measure Cost per Kilometre?

Firehawk Analytics connects directly to your Fleet Management / TMS and delivers a live Cost per Kilometre dashboard. Configuration is completed within 48 hours — no data analyst required on your team.

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Percentage of deliveries completed within the promised time window. The primary service quality metric for logistics operators.

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Fleet Utilisation Rate

Percentage of available fleet capacity that is productively deployed. Idle vehicles are a direct drain on profitability.

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Revenue per Vehicle

Total revenue divided by the number of vehicles in the fleet. Measures asset productivity and revenue generation capability.

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Track Cost per Kilometre in your business

In 48 hours, you'll have a live Cost per Kilometre dashboard connected to your Fleet Management / TMS.

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