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Fuel cost per tonne-kilometre is the standard freight efficiency measure because it normalises for both load and distance. It is what makes a comparison between a part-loaded short run and a full long-haul meaningful.
Litres consumed
Litres = Distance x Consumption per 100 km / 100
Cost per tonne-kilometre
Per tonne-km = Fuel cost / (Tonnes x Distance)
Because it isolates efficiency from the size of the job. A vehicle at half load has roughly double the fuel cost per tonne-kilometre.
Load factor first, then driving style and route choice. Vehicle specification matters but delivers less than eliminating part-loaded running.