How it works
Dispatcher commission is calculated from the commissionable revenue defined in the agreement. Enter only eligible revenue; fuel surcharges, accessorials and other items may be included or excluded by your terms.
The formula
Keep currency, units and time periods consistent. Percentage inputs use percentage points (enter 5 for 5%). Results are rounded only for display; tiny nonzero values may use scientific notation. Undefined ratios are shown as unavailable.
Five loads averaging $2,000 generate $10,000 commissionable revenue. At 5%, dispatcher commission is $500, averaging $100 per load. Carrier revenue remaining is $9,500 before operating expenses.
Calculation method
Per-load mode multiplies average load revenue by the number of loads. Total-revenue mode uses the entered total once, preventing accidental multiplication of a whole week’s revenue by the load count.
Interpretation
An optional fixed commission per load is added to percentage commission. Average commission divides the result by load count and can help compare compensation structures.
Limitations
Carrier revenue after commission is not carrier profit. Fuel, tolls, factoring, insurance, driver pay and other expenses remain outside this calculation. No standard commission rate is assumed.
Using this in a dispatch decision
Choose whether revenue means an average per load or a total for all loads. Five loads averaging $2,000 and a $10,000 total both produce $500 at 5%. Selecting the wrong basis can multiply the revenue twice.
Method and reference sources
Method and content checked 2026-09-20. These sources provide background, not endorsement or professional certification. The formula and limitations above define this calculator.
- ATRI — Trucking researchOperating-cost research context. No industry-average cost or contractual compensation rate is automatically used.
Frequently asked questions
How do I avoid multiplying total revenue twice?
Select average revenue per load when the amount should be multiplied by load count. Select total revenue when the amount already includes all loads.
What is a worked example for Dispatcher Commission?
Five loads averaging $2,000 generate $10,000 commissionable revenue. At 5%, dispatcher commission is $500, averaging $100 per load. Carrier revenue remaining is $9,500 before operating expenses.