Case Study  ·  0% Commission vs. DAT/ITS

What 0% Commission
Actually Saves

Three real profiles. Actual numbers. Here's exactly what owner-operators pay in subscription fees and commissions on DAT/ITS — and what they keep with Benson's Network at 0%.

🚛 Solo Hauler 🚛🚛 Small Fleet 📋 Dispatcher (3PL)
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Industry rates used in this analysis
DAT FreightRate: $39–$149/mo ITS (Infreight): $79–$149/mo Commission: 8–10% (industry standard) Avg load value: $1,400–$2,200
Profile 1 of 3

The Solo Hauler

1 truck  ·  8 loads/month  ·  $1,800 avg load value

$18,228
Annual Savings
Monthly Revenue
8 loads × $1,800 = $14,400/mo gross revenue
D
Traditional Model
DAT + 10% commission
DAT subscription $99/mo
10% commission $1,440/mo
Monthly cost $1,539
Annual cost: $18,468
3-year cost: $55,404
BN
Benson's Network
$0 subscription · 0% commission
Monthly fee $0
Commission $0
Monthly cost $0
Annual savings: $18,228
3-year savings: $54,684
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$18,228 saved every year
That's $1,519/mo in your pocket — money that would otherwise go to DAT and a broker.
Profile 2 of 3

The Small Fleet

3 trucks  ·  22 loads/month  ·  $1,600 avg load value

$48,624
Annual Savings
Monthly Revenue
22 loads × $1,600 = $35,200/mo gross revenue
D
Traditional Model
ITS + 10% commission
ITS subscription $129/mo
10% commission $3,520/mo
Monthly cost $3,649
Annual cost: $43,788
3-year cost: $131,364
BN
Benson's Network
$0 subscription · 0% commission
Monthly fee $0
Commission $0
Monthly cost $0
Annual savings: $48,624
3-year savings: $145,872
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$48,624 saved every year
3 trucks, 22 loads. That's $4,052/mo going to an ITS subscription and 10% commission — every month.
Profile 3 of 3

The Dispatcher

Small 3PL  ·  45 dispatches/month  ·  $2,200 avg load value

$119,700
3-Year Savings
Monthly Revenue
45 dispatches × $2,200 = $99,000/mo gross revenue
D
Traditional Model
DAT + 8% commission
DAT subscription $149/mo
8% commission $7,920/mo
Monthly cost $8,069
Annual cost: $96,828
3-year cost: $290,484
BN
Benson's Network
$0 subscription · 0% commission
Monthly fee $0
Commission $0
Monthly cost $0
Annual savings: $39,900
3-year savings: $119,700
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$39,900 saved every year
Running 45 dispatches at $2,200 avg. That's $8,069/mo to DAT+commission — zero of which goes to Benson's.
Savings at a Glance

All Three Profiles

Profile Monthly Gross Traditional Cost Benson's Cost Monthly Savings 3-Year Savings
Solo Hauler
1 truck · 8 loads · $1,800 avg
 $14,400 $1,539/mo $0 $1,519/mo $54,684
Small Fleet
3 trucks · 22 loads · $1,600 avg
 $35,200 $3,649/mo $0 $4,052/mo $145,872
Dispatcher (3PL)
45 dispatches · $2,200 avg
 $99,000 $8,069/mo $0 $8,069/mo $290,484

All three profiles save $0 in subscription and commission fees.

Traditional model = DAT/ITS subscription ($39–$149/mo) + 8–10% commission on gross revenue.
Benson's Network = $0 monthly fee, 0% commission. That's the entire difference.

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