Trimble TMS vs PCS TMS

Trimble TMS9.2Visit PCS TMS8.7Visit

Higher score Trimble TMS #1 in Trucking Software 9.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Trimble TMS

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

• Trimble TMS fits best

  Multimodal operators with complex tendering needs

• PCS TMS fits best

  Carriers focused on profitable load selection

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Side by side

Feature	Trimble TMS 9.2/10 Visit ↗	PCS TMS 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.7
Ranking	#1 in Trucking Software	#5 in Trucking Software
Best for	Multimodal operators with complex tendering needs	Carriers focused on profitable load selection
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	Pricing on request
Free plan	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Docs	Docs · 24/7
Integrations	500+ integrations	72+ integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Trimble TMS 0/6 · PCS TMS 6/6
Dispatch tools	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Driver settlements	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Compliance management	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Driver mobile app	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
ELD integrations	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Equipment management	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Our review
Pros	EDI tender evaluation with configurable tender rules Multimodal planning, carrier assignment, and shipment visibility Freight audit, settlement, analytics, and yard management in one platform	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
Cons	Pricing is handled through contact sales The listed platform is web-based Its broad workflow scope may exceed simpler trucking operations	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
Our verdict	Trimble TMS is a web-based transportation management platform for carriers and shippers. Carrier workflows cover order entry, tender evaluation, dispatch decision support, compliance monitoring, rate management, invoicing, and shipment… Read the review →	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 →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Trimble TMS — where it wins

  • EDI tender evaluation with configurable tender rules
  • Multimodal planning, carrier assignment, and shipment visibility
  • Freight audit, settlement, analytics, and yard management in one platform

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing is handled through contact sales
  • The listed platform is web-based
  • Its broad workflow scope may exceed simpler trucking operations

• 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

• Trimble TMS9.2/10 · Pricing on request

  A mature TMS for multimodal planning, tendering, dispatch, settlement, and analytics.

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• PCS TMS8.7/10 · Pricing on request

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

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