Head-to-head · Trucking Software
TMW.Suite vs CarriersTMS
TMW.Suite leads on 1 check, CarriersTMS on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreTMW.Suite · 9.0/10
- Free trialonly CarriersTMS
- Most featuresTMW.Suite · 6 of 6
TMW.Suite scores higher on our rubric for trucking software: 9.0 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #10.
TMW.Suite offers driver mobile app; CarriersTMS doesn't.
TMW.Suite is the better fit for established fleets needing complex planning and settlement. CarriersTMS is the better fit for small carriers seeking affordable core TMS functions.
- TMW.Suite fits best
Established fleets needing complex planning and settlement
- CarriersTMS fits best
Small carriers seeking affordable core TMS functions
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Side by side
| Feature | TMW.Suite 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | CarriersTMS 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #2 in Trucking Software | #10 in Trucking Software |
| Best for | Established fleets needing complex planning and settlement | 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 | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Docs · 24/7 | Email, Live chat, Phone |
| Integrations | 5 integrations | 17 integrations |
| Built for | Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features TMW.Suite 6/6 · CarriersTMS 5/6 | ||
| Dispatch tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| Driver settlements | ✓ | ✓ |
| Compliance management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Driver mobile app | ✓ (best) | — |
| ELD integrations | ✓ | ✓ |
| Equipment management | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Our verdict | TMW.Suite is Trimble’s enterprise transportation management system for truckload carriers, private fleets, brokers and 3PLs. It covers order-to-cash operations from load entry and planning through dispatch, routing, settlements, invoicing… 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
TMW.Suite — where it wins
- Advanced multi-stop planning with dispatch and load coordination
- Settlements, invoicing and order-to-cash workflows in one system
- ELD, telematics, routing and mobile document capture support
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales
- Web-only platform limits deployment flexibility
- Broad functionality may exceed smaller fleet requirements
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
- TMW.Suite9.0/10 · Pricing on request
A broad TMS for established fleets managing complex planning, dispatch and settlement.
Visit TrimbleFull verdict → - CarriersTMS7.9/10 · 14-day trial
Affordable core TMS tools for small carriers, with dispatch, tracking, and settlements.
Visit CarriersTMSFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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