# Cost Optimization | Link-X

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Know exactly what it takes to operate every asset — by the mile, by the hour — so you can act on what's actually driving cost up.

Fleet Optimization / Cost Cost Optimization The first number every fleet should know. Know exactly what it takes to operate every asset — by the mile, by the hour — so you can act on what's actually driving cost up. Cost Insights Insights that drive action. True Cost by Unit Maintenance, fuel, parts, labor, and more — all rolled up at the asset level. Cost Driver Breakdown Tires, PM, repairs, fuel, and every other category — see what's moving and why. Vendor & Invoice Analysis Shop spend, pricing variance, historical norms, and more — compared side by side. Impact Find Margin Killers Pinpoint units eroding profit before the damage spreads. Stop Cost Creep Act on the category driving cost, not a fleet-wide average. Recover Excess Spend Expose price variance and prevent repeat overpayment. Lower Cost to Operate Direct maintenance dollars to the highest-return action, by the mile or by the hour. Impact The gap, found and closed. True cost-per-mile by manufacturer Read the case study → $20k Saved per tractor / yr $0.11–0.12 CPM gap found Curious what a lower cost-per-mile means for your fleet? Plug in your numbers and see the savings in seconds. Try the ROI Calculator → Fleet Optimization See utilization → See your real cost-per-mile. Book a Demo