Trucking Software Comparison

If you're shopping for trucking software, it's very difficult to quickly see what features are available for the most popular trucking software systems.

We thought it would be super nice to have a comparison of trucking software features for the major players in the TMS industry.

We've compiled this list from the information publicly provided on the respective websites so that you don't have to do quite as much digging to get to the basic information, as it is here on one page.

Yeah, we might be a little biased for our own software, but you won't see it in the comparison due to our methodology.

Considerations:

We do not try to indicate if a feature has an extra cost.
Hover over a heading for more information on it.
If it's not on their public web pages where we can see it, and Gemini (Google's search AI) doesn't have the answer, that feature cell will be left blank.
The products we've selected are ones that we commonly encounter being considered by our prospective customers.
If there are multiple product feature / pricing tiers, we select the one that appears to have the most features.

Data last updated from their respective web pages on 11 October 2025.

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	TruckMaster Lite	TruckMaster Cloud	TruckMaster CloudXL	TruckMaster Enterprise	Ascend	Axon	Frontline	ITS Dispatch	McLeod Software	Prophesy	Rose Rocket	Trucking Hub	Trucking Office	TruckLogics
Free TrialFree Trial	7 Days	X	X	X	✔	X	X	X	X	X	✔	✔	✔	✔
Upgrade PathHave a better product you can upgrade to as you grow, without losing prior data.	✔	✔	✔		X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Data LocationData Location	Cloud	Cloud	Cloud	On Premise	Cloud	Cloud	On Premise	Cloud	On Premise	Cloud	Cloud	Cloud	Cloud	Cloud
Driver AppA mobile app that drivers can use to automatically return statuses and positions	✔	✔	✔	✔	Text Link Only?	✔			✔	✔	✔	✔		✔
Multi-CompanyManage multiple companies in the same software.	X	X	✔	✔					✔
Document MangementAttach digital documents to any record in the system.	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔			✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Carrier OnboardingCarriers can onboard / validate themselves through a portal using their DOT#.	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔				✔		✔
Self-Contained SystemAll software written and controlled by a single team.	✔	✔	✔	✔	X		✔		✔	X	X	X	X
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)Can natively (without 3rd party) handle 204, 997, 990, 214, and 210 transaction sets.	X	✔	✔	✔	✔				✔	✔	3rd-party	✔	3rd-Party
ChangelogsA log of changes on all records: who changed it, when, and what they changed.	X	✔	✔	✔	✔				✔
Comprehensive User SecurityAllow or restrict access or visibility of any module in the system to any user or user group	X	✔	✔	✔	✔				✔
Comprehensive System CustomizationsProgrammers will customize any part of the system for a reasonable fee.	X	✔	✔	✔	X
Two-Way TextingYou can text drivers directly, and their replies are added to the trips.	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔				✔
Year IntroducedYear the base software product was first introduced.	2025	1990	1990	1990	2015	1995	1992		1985	1986	2015	2017	2005	2014

Base Cost

	TruckMaster Lite	TruckMaster Cloud	TruckMaster CloudXL	TruckMaster Enterprise	Ascend	Frontline	ITS Dispatch	McLeod Software	Prophesy	Rose Rocket	Trucking Hub	Trucking Office	TruckLogics
Flat Up FrontFlat Up Front	$0.00	$1700	$1700	$3200			$254	Gemini says: Significant
Flat Per UserFlat Per User	X	X	X	$5000			X
Monthly Per TruckMonthly Per Truck	X	X	X	X			$5		$45		$69
MonthlyMonthly	$75 all users	$400 for 2 users	$750 for 3 users	X			$129			Charge PER RECORD O.o			$249
Monthly Per UserMonthly Per User	X	$75 for additional	$75 for additional	$75 (support)	$149	$200	X	Gemini says: Significant	$300	$600		$110
Per TripPer Trip	25¢	X	X	X			X		$5
Includes SupportIncludes Support	X	✔	✔	✔	✔
EDI/TransactionA cost per EDI transaction, usually based on volume. > 0 means there is an unknown fee.		0	0	0	> 0					> 0

Dispatching Features

	TruckMaster Lite	TruckMaster Cloud	TruckMaster CloudXL	TruckMaster Enterprise	Ascend	Axon	Frontline	McLeod Software	Prophesy	Rose Rocket	Trucking Hub	Trucking Office	TruckLogics
Driver AppA mobile app that drivers can use to automatically return statuses and positions	✔	✔	✔	✔	Text Link Only?	✔		✔	✔	✔	✔		✔
Complex LoadsHave separate load and trip #s so can do complex moves.	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔			✔		X
Drop & HookDrop & Hook	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔			✔	✔
Cross-DockingCross-Docking	X	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔		X
Definable CommoditiesDefinable Commodities	X	✔	✔	✔
Definable Lading MeasurementsCommodity lading measurements can be defined other than cases, pieces, pallets, etc.	✔	✔	✔	✔
Multiple Trucks per LoadMultiple Trucks per Load	✔	✔	✔	✔				✔
Repeatable Load TemplatesRepeatable Load Templates	X	✔	✔	✔				✔
Customer Rate CalculatorCustomer Rate Calculator	X	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Customer Web PortalCustomer Web Portal	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔		✔		✔
Carrier Rate CalculatorCarrier Rate Calculator	X	✔	✔	✔	✔			✔	✔	✔
Carrier Web PortalCarrier Web Portal	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔			✔
Fuel Surcharge CalculationFuel Surcharge Calculation	X	✔	✔	✔				✔
Create Load from PDFConvert PDF Load Confirmations into Loads (from Prime, etc)	X	✔	✔	✔	✔

Billing Features

	TruckMaster Lite	TruckMaster Cloud	TruckMaster CloudXL	TruckMaster Enterprise	Ascend	McLeod Software	Prophesy	Rose Rocket	TruckLogics
Multiple Invoices per LoadMultiple Invoices per Load	X	✔	✔	✔		✔
Accessorial InvoicesCan have an invoice for each accessorial on a load if needed.	X	✔	✔	✔		✔
Bill via PayPalBill via PayPal	✔	✔	✔	✔		X
Bill via SquareBill via Square	✔	✔	✔	✔		X
Bill via EDIBill via EDI	X	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		3rd-Party
Export to QuickBooksExport to QuickBooks	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔	✔
Customer StatementsCustomer Statements	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔
Definable Payment TermsDefinable Payment Terms	✔	✔	✔	✔
Automatic Document AttachmentDocuments/images that come from any source can be automatically attached to customer invoices.	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Non-Freight/Recurring InvoicingNon-Freight/Recurring Invoicing	X	✔	✔	✔
Customer Credit LimitsCustomer Credit Limits	X	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔

Payroll Features

	TruckMaster Lite	TruckMaster Cloud	TruckMaster CloudXL	TruckMaster Enterprise	Ascend	Axon	Frontline	ITS Dispatch	McLeod Software	Prophesy	Rose Rocket	Trucking Hub	Trucking Office	TruckLogics
Driver SettlementsDriver Settlements	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Lease-Operator SettlementsLease-Operator Settlements	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔
Driver-For-Leasor SettlementsPay drivers that work for leasors and automatically deduct the cost.	X	✔	✔	✔
Carrier PayablesCarrier Payables	✔	✔	✔	✔					✔
Road & Fuel Tax CalculationRoad & Fuel Tax Calculation	X	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Payroll Summary on Driver AppPayroll Summary on Driver App	X	✔	✔	✔
Complex Deduction CalcsDeductions can be based on % of gross, have monthly or flat caps, etc.	X	✔	✔	✔					✔
Payroll Tax CalcsPayroll Tax Calcs	X	✔	✔	✔	✔			✔	✔
401k / IRA Calcs401k / IRA Calcs	X	✔	✔	✔					✔
Direct DepositDirect Deposit	X	✔	✔	✔					✔
W2 / 1099sW2 / 1099s	X	✔	✔	✔			✔		✔
Carrier / Driver AdvancesCarrier / Driver Advances	X	✔	✔	✔					✔	✔
Export Payables to QuickBooksExport Payables to QuickBooks	X	✔	✔	✔					✔	✔	✔			✔

Accounting Features

	TruckMaster Lite	TruckMaster Cloud	TruckMaster CloudXL	TruckMaster Enterprise	Ascend	Axon	Frontline	McLeod Software	Prophesy	Rose Rocket	Trucking Hub	Trucking Office	TruckLogics
Definable Chart of AccountsDefinable Chart of Accounts	X	✔	✔	✔				✔	X	X			✔
Accounts ReceivableAccounts Receivable	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔			✔	✔
Accounts PayableAccounts Payable	X	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔			✔	✔
Full General LedgerFull General Ledger	X	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔	X	X
Bank ReconciliationBank Reconciliation	X	✔	✔	✔			✔	✔
ACH/Direct DepositACH/Direct Deposit	X	✔	✔	✔				✔
PayPal PaymentsPayPal Payments	X	✔	✔	✔				X
Square PaymentsSquare Payments	X	✔	✔	✔
Divisional AccountingDivisional Accounting	X	✔	✔	✔				✔	X	X
Tax Form GenerationTax Form Generation	X	✔	✔	✔				✔
IRS FIRE IntegrationIRS FIRE Integration	X	✔	✔	✔				X		X

Maintenance Features

	TruckMaster Lite	TruckMaster Cloud	TruckMaster CloudXL	TruckMaster Enterprise	Axon	Frontline	ITS Dispatch	McLeod Software	Rose Rocket	Trucking Hub	Trucking Office	TruckLogics
Maintenance WorkordersMaintenance Workorders	X	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔				✔
Preventative Maintenance SchedulesPreventative Maintenance Schedules	X	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Parts InventoryParts Inventory	X	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔			✔
QR Code SupportQR Code Support	X	✔	✔	✔				X
Dispatch NotificationsDispatch Notifications	X	✔	✔	✔				✔				✔
Accounts ReceivableAccounts Receivable	X	✔	✔	✔
Accounts PayableAccounts Payable	X	✔	✔	✔
Profit & Loss ReportingProfit & Loss Reporting	X	✔	✔	✔
Purchase OrdersPurchase Orders	X	✔	✔	✔
Leasor DeductionsLeasor Deductions	X	✔	✔	✔

Interfaces

	TruckMaster Lite	TruckMaster Cloud	TruckMaster CloudXL	TruckMaster Enterprise	Ascend	Axon	Frontline	ITS Dispatch	McLeod Software	Prophesy	Rose Rocket	Trucking Office	TruckLogics
ComdataComdata	X	✔	✔	✔	✔				✔
DATDAT	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔				✔				✔
DocusignDocusign	X	✔	✔	✔					✔
DropboxDropbox	X	✔	✔	✔					X
FleetcorFleetcor	X	✔	✔	✔
FMCSA SaferFMCSA Safer	✔	✔	✔	✔
FMT SmartfillFMT Smartfill	X	✔	✔	✔
FourKitesFourKites	X	✔	✔	✔	✔				✔
FuelmasterFuelmaster	X	✔	✔	✔
GasboyGasboy	X	✔	✔	✔
Google FirebaseGoogle Firebase	✔	✔	✔	✔
Google RoutingGoogle Routing	X	✔	✔	✔							✔
Internet TruckstopInternet Truckstop	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔				✔
IntouchIntouch	X	✔	✔	✔
IRS FIREIRS FIRE	X	✔	✔	✔					X
Loves QuikQLoves QuikQ	X	✔	✔	✔					✔
Marathon OilMarathon Oil	X	✔	✔	✔
MotiveMotive	X	✔	✔	✔	✔				✔	✔	✔		✔
MultiserviceMultiservice	X	✔	✔	✔
OmnitracsOmnitracs	X	✔	✔	✔		✔			✔
OneSignalOneSignal	✔	✔	✔	✔
PayPalPayPal	✔	✔	✔	✔					X
PCMilerPCMiler	X	✔	✔	✔					✔			For a Fee
PenskePenske	X	✔	✔	✔
PeopleNetPeopleNet	X	✔	✔	✔		✔			✔
Pilot / Flying JPilot / Flying J	X	✔	✔	✔					✔
Project 44Project 44	X	✔	✔	✔	✔				✔
QuickBooks OnlineQuickBooks Online	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
RMISRMIS	X	✔	✔	✔				✔	✔
SamsaraSamsara	X	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔		✔				✔
SquareSquare	✔	✔	✔	✔
TransfloTransflo	X	✔	✔	✔	✔
Verizon ConnectVerizon Connect	X	✔	✔	✔					✔
Wright Express (WEX)Wright Express (WEX)	X	✔	✔	✔	✔				✔