Researching trucking software platforms can seem overwhelming with all the options currently available. That’s why we’ve done the groundwork for you. The following providers are specific to trucking companies and freight brokers and most have several years of experience serving the industry. This up-to-date list includes some of the best dispatching companies for box trucks, which will help you compare features and determine which solutions are the best fit for your needs.
With over 15 years serving the trucking industry, ProTransport provides all-in-one software solutions that can be customized for fleets or freight brokerages of any size. The software integrates with various programs, including QuickBooks, GPS, fuel card providers, factoring companies, IFTA and more. ProTransport’s simple dashboard and color-coded interface make the software’s features accessible and easy to navigate.
Samsara’s portfolio of complete Internet of Things (“IoT”) solutions combine hardware, software, and cloud to bring real-time visibility, analytics, and AI to operations. They serve customers across diverse sizes and industries, from transportation and logistics to field services, food production, energy, construction, local governments, and manufacturing.
Onfleet is the trusted last mile delivery solution for thousands of companies across dozens of industries including food and beverage, retail, pharmacy, parcel and more.
Truckstop Go is the mobile app of the popular load board Truckstop.com. Within the app, users have the ability to compare thousands of live loads based on lane, equipment and rate. Carriers can also pay for additional features such as rate insights, load alert notifications and more.
Trimble Transportation was acquired by Trimble in 2012 to extend their reach beyond a leading position in North America. Together, Trimble's complementary technologies and solutions deliver exceptional returns that improve customers' operational efficiencies.
Tailwind has web-based software products aimed at trucking fleets, freight brokers, or brokerages that run their own trucks. Customers can choose among three software tiers—Standard, Pro and Enterprise—depending on the size and complexity of their business. Founded 16 years ago, Tailwind launched its first software-as-a-service application in 2015.
Ascend TMS was founded in 2002 with the idea of developing a TMS that could be used from a web browser to avoid complex installations, configurations and setups. They now provide users state of the art cloud-based TMS technology that guarantees to immediately lower costs and increase profits.
TruckingOffice was developed by a fleet owner to help keep his company’s invoicing and records organized. Today, the online software helps small trucking companies handle dispatching, accounting, IFTA reporting and maintenance schedules. There are two tiers of TruckingOffice software available—Basic and Pro—and carriers are billed by the size of their fleets.
McLeod offers a variety of software products, including the company’s flagship products: LoadMaster dispatch software and PowerBroker for freight brokerages. McLeod also has software solutions that help customers manage paperwork, direct sales and marketing and measure fleet performance.
Axon has been a software provider for the trucking industry since 1982 and has over 16,000 users and 54M loads entered. Axon integrates with PC Miler truck routing, mileage and mapping software.
We’ll be sure to keep informing you as options are added or changed, but it’s always a good idea to research further. Be sure to compare these options with your own, once you have an idea of which solutions might interest you.
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