Best TMS software for small freight brokers and carriers (2026)

The best TMS for a small operation depends on what you run. Owner-operators who mainly need IFTA and invoicing do well with TruckingOffice or TruckLogics. Brokers who post to many load boards should look at AscendTMS. Small carriers and brokers who want dispatch, tracking, invoicing and settlements at one flat price should try Techvia TMS (ours). Larger operations fit Rose Rocket or Truckbase.

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1. Techvia TMS Our product

Best for: Small carriers and brokers who want the whole load-to-cash workflow at one flat price

$49 per month with unlimited users and trucks and a 30-day free trial, no credit card. Dispatch board, live tracking from the driver's phone with customer tracking links, invoices drafted on delivery, and driver, carrier and dispatcher pay. ELD integrations (Samsara, Geotab), EDI 204 and AI Dispatcher are on higher plans. No IFTA, QuickBooks, load-board or factoring integrations today.

2. AscendTMS

Best for: Brokers who want the widest feature list and post to many load boards

From $69 per user per month, with a 30-day free trial and no contract. Posts to up to 53 load boards, connects to about 140 factoring companies, and includes IFTA on its Premium and Pro plans.

3. TruckLogics

Best for: Owner-operators who want IFTA, QuickBooks Online and DAT in one tool

Priced by fleet size, from $39.95 per month for 1–2 trucks to $249.95 for 15–24, plus a $99.95 Brokers plan. 7-day free trial. Imports distance and fuel data from Motive and Samsara ELDs.

4. TruckingOffice

Best for: 1–2 truck owner-operators on a tight budget

From $25 per month for 1–2 trucks, with a 30-day free trial and month-to-month billing. Tracks IFTA miles and fuel by state, invoicing, maintenance and driver pay, and sells its own ELD.

5. Tailwind TMS

Best for: Hybrid carrier-brokerages that want customer and carrier portals

Now part of CargoWise. The official checkout shows $250 per user plus a $1,500 setup fee for the Unlimited plan. Includes load-board integrations, QuickBooks Online sync, Samsara and customer and carrier portals.

6. Truckbase

Best for: Asset-based carriers who want heavy onboarding and support

Minimum $290 per month billed annually, with custom pricing and a demo rather than a trial. Integrates with 30+ ELDs and QuickBooks, with live onboarding and 24-hour US-based support.

7. Rose Rocket

Best for: Mid-size and larger operations that need deep configuration

From $2,080 per month with unlimited users, sold through sales, with a guaranteed 90-day go-live. 40+ integrations, no-code automations, AI agents and SOC 2 Type II.

Side by side

TMS	Built for	Starting price	Free trial
Techvia TMS (ours)	Small US freight brokers and carriers	$49/month, unlimited users and trucks	30 days
AscendTMS	Brokers, carriers, 3PLs, shippers	$69 per user/month	30 days
TruckLogics	Owner-operators and fleets; Brokers plan	$39.95/month (1–2 trucks)	7 days
TruckingOffice	Owner-operators and small fleets	$25/month (1–2 trucks)	30 days
Tailwind TMS	Carriers, brokers, hybrids	$250 per user + $1,500 setup	Not published
Truckbase	Growing asset-based carriers	$290/month, billed annually	Not published
Rose Rocket	Mid-market carriers and brokers	From $2,080/month	Not published

Competitor details checked on September 23, 2026 from the vendors' own websites: AscendTMS pricing, TruckLogics pricing, TruckingOffice pricing, Tailwind TMS checkout (Unlimited plan), Truckbase pricing, Rose Rocket pricing. Prices and features change; check the vendor's site before deciding. Product names belong to their owners; Techvia is not affiliated with them.

Inside Techvia TMS

Techvia TMS dispatch board with loads in Needs coverage, Booked, In transit and Delivered columns — Dispatch board: every load by status, with customer, lane, pickup time, miles, rate and who is carrying it.

Techvia TMS driver settlements list showing net pay, paid and balance per driver — Driver settlements: net pay, amount paid and balance for each driver and pay period.

Techvia TMS compliance page listing expired and upcoming truck, trailer and driver documents — Compliance alerts: expired and upcoming inspections, registrations and driver medical cards.

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Registration is open to everyone and takes a couple of minutes. You get a 30-day free trial with no credit card, guided onboarding and direct support from the product team. After the trial it is $49 a month with unlimited users and trucks; ELD integrations (Samsara, Geotab), EDI 204 and AI Dispatcher are on higher plans.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest TMS for a small trucking company?

As of September 23, 2026, TruckingOffice starts lowest at $25 per month for 1–2 trucks, followed by TruckLogics at $39.95. Both price by fleet size. Techvia TMS is $49 per month flat with unlimited users and trucks, so it becomes the cheaper option as the fleet or team grows.

Which TMS is best for a small freight broker?

It depends on the workflow. AscendTMS suits brokers who post to many load boards. Techvia TMS suits small brokers who want carrier dispatch, ratecons and PODs per load, tracking links, invoicing and carrier pay at a flat $49 per month, with EDI 204 on higher plans.

Is Techvia TMS included here fairly?

Techvia TMS is our product, and it is labeled as ours. Every competitor fact on this page comes from the vendor's own website, with sources listed and the date we checked. We also list what Techvia TMS does not do.

How much does Techvia TMS cost?

Techvia TMS is $49 per month, with unlimited users and trucks and no per-seat fees. That covers the core TMS: loads and the dispatch board, quotes, customers, carriers, fleet, drivers, documents on loads, invoicing, settlements, live tracking from the driver's phone and customer tracking links. ELD integrations (Samsara, Geotab), EDI 204, AI Dispatcher and expanded document storage are available on higher plans. The plan includes a monthly load allowance sized to your operation; higher volume moves to a higher allowance, and no feature is ever locked.

Is there a free trial?

Yes. You get a 30-day free trial with no credit card required. Registration is open at tms.techvia.software/register and takes a couple of minutes, with guided onboarding and direct support from the product team.