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Knight-Swift reported $2,885 in brokerage revenue per load and an 18.9% brokerage gross margin. That calculates to approximately $545.27 in gross profit per load.
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Published industry estimates put brokerage margins for some hotshot, expedited, and specialized freight in the 20–25% range. Here's what those percentages mean on a $2,885 freight payment.
| Brokerage margin | Amount |
|---|---|
| 18.9% — Knight-Swift reported margin | $545.27 |
| 20% | $577.00 |
| 25% | $721.25 |
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