PCS TMS vs CarriersTMS

PCS TMS8.7Visit CarriersTMS7.9Visit

Higher score PCS TMS #5 in Trucking Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit PCS TMS

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CarriersTMS #10 in Trucking Software 7.9/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 6 features Visit CarriersTMS

• PCS TMS fits best

  Carriers focused on profitable load selection

• CarriersTMS fits best

  Small carriers seeking affordable core TMS functions

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Side by side

Feature	PCS TMS 8.7/10 Visit ↗	CarriersTMS 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	7.9
Ranking	#5 in Trucking Software	#10 in Trucking Software
Best for	Carriers focused on profitable load selection	Small carriers seeking affordable core TMS functions
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	$29/unit/mo
Free plan	Not checked yet	—
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Docs · 24/7	Email, Live chat, Phone
Integrations	72+ integrations	17 integrations
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features PCS TMS 6/6 · CarriersTMS 5/6
Dispatch tools	✓	✓
Driver settlements	✓	✓
Compliance management	✓	✓
Driver mobile app	✓ (best)	—
ELD integrations	✓	✓
Equipment management	✓	✓
Our review
Pros	Ranks load opportunities by profitability and supports AI backhaul matching Combines dispatch, settlements, compliance, maintenance and reporting Connects with ELD and telematics services including Samsara and PC*Miler	Dispatch, ELD tracking, geofences, and public tracking links QuickBooks, fuel-card, IFTA, invoicing, and settlement workflows REST API, AI document reading, and compliance management
Cons	Pricing is handled through a demo and sales conversation Access is centered on the web platform Its broad scope may exceed the needs of smaller fleets	No dedicated driver mobile app No free plan; the product is paid-only Enterprise pricing is custom rather than listed as a fixed rate
Our verdict	PCS TMS is cloud-based transportation management software for trucking carriers, asset-based brokerages and shippers. It is positioned for mid-sized and larger fleets, including asset-based carriers operating approximately 50 to 1,000… Read the review →	CarriersTMS is a web-based transportation management system for owner-operators, trucking companies, and small to mid-sized fleets. Its core workspace combines load booking, driver assignment, dispatch, ELD-based tracking,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• PCS TMS — where it wins

  • Ranks load opportunities by profitability and supports AI backhaul matching
  • Combines dispatch, settlements, compliance, maintenance and reporting
  • Connects with ELD and telematics services including Samsara and PC*Miler

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing is handled through a demo and sales conversation
  • Access is centered on the web platform
  • Its broad scope may exceed the needs of smaller fleets

• CarriersTMS — where it wins

  • Dispatch, ELD tracking, geofences, and public tracking links
  • QuickBooks, fuel-card, IFTA, invoicing, and settlement workflows
  • REST API, AI document reading, and compliance management

  Where it doesn't

  • No dedicated driver mobile app
  • No free plan; the product is paid-only
  • Enterprise pricing is custom rather than listed as a fixed rate

• PCS TMS8.7/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad trucking TMS for carriers that prioritize profitable load decisions.

  Visit PCS TMSFull verdict →
• CarriersTMS7.9/10 · 14-day trial

  Affordable core TMS tools for small carriers, with dispatch, tracking, and settlements.

  Visit CarriersTMSFull verdict →