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    Load Board ROI Calculator — DAT, Truckstop & 123Loadboard

    Compare what each load board actually costs you versus what it produces. Model subscription, broker fees, time-to-book, and per-load margin.

    Per-board economics (one month)

    $
    BoardMonthly $Loads bookedAvg rev / loadMargin %Hours searchingNet ROI
    DAT One$5,161
    Truckstop$2,751
    123Loadboard$673

    DAT One

    Gross margin: $6,192

    Time cost: $836

    ROI multiple: 31.8×

    Per load: $287

    Truckstop

    Gross margin: $3,432

    Time cost: $532

    ROI multiple: 23.0×

    Per load: $250

    123Loadboard

    Gross margin: $946

    Time cost: $228

    ROI multiple: 21.0×

    Per load: $168

    Best board this month: DAT One. Loads booked × revenue × margin minus subscription minus dispatcher time at $38/hr.

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