Built for Owner-Operators  ·  DAT Alternative  ·  Free Load Board

They Take 15–25%. We Take 8%.

8%
Our commission
Industry: 15–25%
3 days
To get paid
Industry: 30–60 days
$0
Monthly subscription
DAT/Truckstop: $50–$199/mo

No paperwork. No subscription. No waiting two months for your money. Here's exactly how we stack up.

See the math — 3 owner-operator profiles, real numbers →

No credit card required  ·  Free to post & browse

Side-by-Side Comparison

All pricing is publicly listed on each platform's website. We don't inflate competitor numbers — the difference speaks for itself.

Feature
BN
Benson's
Network
DAT Truckstop
Monthly Cost $0 / mo $50–$150 / mo $39–$199 / mo
Commission / Fee 8% on delivery Varies Varies
Post Loads ✓ Free Subscription req. Subscription req.
Browse Loads ✓ Free Subscription req. Subscription req.
Carrier Verification ✓ FMCSA SAFER ✓ FMCSA ✓ FMCSA
Payment Speed ✓ ~3 days 30–45 days 30–45 days
Rating System ✓ 1–5 stars
No Subscription Lock-in ✓ None ✗ Monthly ✗ Monthly
Direct Bidding ✓ Yes
Start for free Sign Up Free Requires subscription Requires subscription

Competitor pricing sourced from public websites as of Q2 2026. Brokerage commission ranges are industry averages. Figures may vary by plan or negotiation.

Traditional brokers not shown on mobile — they charge 15–25% and take 30–60 days to pay.

What a $5,000 Haul Actually Costs You

Run the math on a single load across each platform. Subscription fees add up fast when freight is slow.

Best Value
BN
Benson's Network
Monthly fee$0
Commission (8%)$400
Total cost$400
You keep$4,600
Payment in ~3 days
DAT
DAT (Solo plan)
Monthly fee~$50 / mo
CommissionVaries
Platform cost$50+ / mo
Payment wait30–45 days
Fee applies even when freight is slow
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Traditional Broker
Monthly fee$0
Broker cut (20%)$1,000
Total cost$1,000
You keep$4,000
Payment in 30–60 days

On that same $5,000 haul, carriers keep $600 more vs. a broker. That's $600 back in your pocket, every single load.

10 loads a month? That's $6,000 in savings. 20 loads? $12,000. The math is simple.

Built Different. Not Just Cheaper.

We built this from the carrier's perspective — not a VC-backed load board trying to extract maximum revenue.

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Zero Monthly Fee

No subscription to post. No subscription to browse. You pay nothing until a load is delivered and confirmed. Slow month? Zero dollars owed.

~3-Day Payments

Payment releases within approximately 3 days of delivery confirmation. No chasing invoices. No waiting 30–45 days like traditional brokers or factoring required.

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FMCSA SAFER Verification

Every carrier is verified against FMCSA SAFER before getting a green badge. Shippers see verified carriers upfront — safer hauls, less risk.

Two-Way Ratings

Carriers and shippers both leave ratings after delivery. Build a reputation that gets you better loads and better partners over time.

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Direct Bidding

Carriers bid directly on loads — no middleman, no broker markup. Shippers pick the best bid and assign directly. Rate transparency, always.

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No Hidden Fees

8% flat commission on delivered loads. That's the only fee that exists. No setup fees, no load posting fees, no cancellation fees.

For Carriers

Built for Owner-Operators Running Tight Margins

When you're running your own truck, every dollar matters. Brokers taking 20% and load boards charging $150/mo before you see a load — that's the problem we're solving.

  • Browse all available loads — no subscription required

  • Bid on loads directly — compete on your rate, not your plan tier

  • Get FMCSA-verified — stand out with a green verification badge

  • Get paid in ~3 days — no factoring, no waiting

For Shippers

Post Freight Without the Broker Markup

Traditional brokers take 15–25% off the top and control who hauls your freight. Benson's Network puts you in direct contact with verified carriers competing for your loads.

  • Post loads free — no listing fees, no subscriptions

  • Only 8% when delivered — not 15–25% broker markup

  • Verified carriers only — FMCSA SAFER check on every carrier

  • Competitive bids — multiple carriers compete for your load

Common Questions

Is it really free? What's the catch?

Posting loads and browsing loads is free. We make money only when freight is successfully delivered — 8% of the haul rate. If no loads move, we make nothing. There's no catch, just an aligned incentive.

How does 8% compare to broker fees?

Traditional freight brokers typically take 15–25% off every load. On a $5,000 haul, that's $750–$1,250 versus our $400. The savings add up fast over dozens of loads per month.

Why are payments faster than a broker?

Brokers collect from the shipper and then pay carriers — their payment cycle creates the 30–60 day delay. Our platform processes payment directly when delivery is confirmed, so there's no middleman float.

How does FMCSA verification work?

When carriers register, we check their DOT/MC number against the FMCSA SAFER database. Carriers with active operating authority get a green verified badge on their profile and load bids.

What equipment types are supported?

Dry van, refrigerated (reefer), flatbed, and more. Loads are filterable by equipment type so carriers see what matches their truck.

Keep more of every haul.

8% commission. 3-day payouts. Free to post and browse.

Other load boards take 15–25%. We take 8%. That's not a rounding error — it's $600 on a $5K haul.

8% only on delivered loads  ·  No monthly fees  ·  FMCSA-verified carriers