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title: "What does Rate per trip mean in logistics | SSL"
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[Logistics terms](https://safeandsecure.in/answers/glossary/) · Logistics terms

# What does Rate per trip mean in logistics?

Short answer

A fixed freight amount for one vehicle movement on a named lane with a named vehicle type, whatever the weight or volume within the vehicle’s legal capacity.

The most common basis for Indian FTL. Quotes should state the vehicle type, loading and unloading points, free time, and what is included (tolls, loading labour, escort). Ask our desk how this applies to your consignment.

Period: General definition. Data as of 29 Sep 2026. [How we count](https://safeandsecure.in/facts/)

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## The numbers behind this answer

**Also called**: lumpsum rate, per trip rate

**Category**: Contracts & pricing

**Related terms**: FTL (full truckload), Rate per km, Detention charges, Spot rate vs contract rate

## Sources

1. [SSL logistics glossary](https://safeandsecure.in/glossary/#rate-per-trip)

Period: General definition. Data as of 29 Sep 2026.

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- [What does FTL (full truckload) mean in logistics?](https://safeandsecure.in/answers/what-does-ftl-full-truckload-mean-in-logistics/)
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- [What does Rate per tonne mean in logistics?](https://safeandsecure.in/answers/what-does-rate-per-tonne-mean-in-logistics/)
- [What does Toll mean in logistics?](https://safeandsecure.in/answers/what-does-toll-mean-in-logistics/)

## On this site

- [Logistics glossary](https://safeandsecure.in/glossary/#rate-per-trip)
- [Rate per trip: related page](https://safeandsecure.in/tools/shipment-planner/)

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