TMS Comparison

Compare Trucking Management Software

A TMS should remove duplicate work between dispatch, documents, settlements, invoicing, and accounting. The right product for two trucks is usually different from the right product for a multi-office brokerage or carrier.

Last checked July 23, 2026No affiliate relationshipsOfficial provider sources linked

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This is not a ranking. Pricing, network counts, discounts, and product features below are provider-published and may change. Verify the current terms before buying.

TruckingOffice

Best fit to investigate: Owner-operators and small fleets that want public, truck-count-based pricing.

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Provider-listed pricing

Basic starts at $25 per month for 1–2 trucks; Pro starts at $35, according to the provider.

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Check which integrations and reports require the Pro tier or an additional product.

Provider-published highlights

  • Dispatch, invoicing, expense, maintenance, and IFTA workflows
  • Pricing tiers based on truck count
  • Provider advertises a 30-day trial without a credit card

Source: TruckingOffice TMS pricing. Checked July 23, 2026.

Truckbase

Best fit to investigate: Growing asset-based carriers that want dispatch, driver texting, documents, and invoicing in one workflow.

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Provider-listed pricing

Contact the provider for current pricing.

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Request an all-in quote covering every truck, office user, integration, onboarding, and support level.

Provider-published highlights

  • Cloud-based dispatch and load management
  • Text-based driver communication
  • Mobile-friendly document and factoring workflows

Source: Truckbase. Checked July 23, 2026.

Rose Rocket

Best fit to investigate: Larger freight operations that need configurable workflows, automations, and many users.

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Provider-listed pricing

Provider lists plans starting at $2,080 per month with unlimited users.

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The entry price and implementation scope make this a different buying decision from small-fleet software.

Provider-published highlights

  • Orders, dispatch, tracking, invoicing, and reporting
  • Custom fields, boards, and workflow automations
  • White-glove implementation listed by the provider

Source: Rose Rocket pricing. Checked July 23, 2026.

A better buying test

How to make the shortlist evidence-based

  1. 1

    Map one load from rate confirmation through payment and list every duplicate entry.

  2. 2

    Have each vendor demonstrate that exact workflow with your document types.

  3. 3

    Ask for the total first-year cost, including onboarding, integrations, users, and support.

  4. 4

    Confirm how your data is exported if you leave.

Common questions

When does a small carrier need a TMS?

A spreadsheet can work at low volume, but a TMS becomes useful when missed documents, duplicate entry, invoicing delays, or unclear load status cost more than the software.

Should price be based on trucks or users?

Either model can work. Calculate the cost at your expected fleet and office size 12 months from now, not only at today's size.

Does AICA rank these products?

Not yet. This is a sourced directory, not a survey ranking. Future scores will only be published with a visible methodology and sample size.

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