CarrierTool
CarrierTool: A broad carrier operations system for teams that can support a $995 monthly starting cost. Ranked #4 of 43 in Carrier Management Software by our editors (9.1/10); pricing: Paid; best for large teams needing full carrier operations.
At a glance
- Editor score9.1 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forLarge teams needing full carrier operations
- Free planNo
- Paid from$995/mo
- Carrier onboardingYes
- Facts checked22 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Covers onboarding, compliance, dispatch, tracking, documents and settlements
- Supports web, iOS, Android, APIs, EDI, webhooks and load board integrations
- Adds AI-assisted intake, routing, exception detection and workflows
Where it doesn't
- Starts at $995 per month with no free plan
- Advanced APIs, automation and governance require higher tiers
- Its broad operational scope may exceed narrow carrier-management needs
Our verdict on CarrierTool
CarrierTool is a transportation operating system for freight brokers, asset-based carriers, 3PLs, dedicated operations and private fleets. It brings carrier registry and relationship management together with onboarding, insurance and compliance tracking, sourcing, assignment, load execution, dispatch, tracking, driver workflows, documents, billing, settlements, customer visibility and accounting exports. Its coverage suits large teams managing truckload, LTL, brokerage, asset or hybrid operations across web and mobile.
Pricing is structured across four monthly plans. Starter costs $995 per month and includes the carrier registry, onboarding, compliance and COI workflows, load lifecycle management, documents, secure driver execution, settlements, billing, A/R and A/P workflows, FreightIQ operational assistance, one customer portal, standard reporting and support. Operator costs $2,495 per month and adds multi-team and agency operations, load board integrations, LTL carrier API connectivity, API and webhook access, and advanced FreightIQ automation. Scale costs $4,995 per month and adds multi-agency and multi-business-unit controls, expanded integrations, higher-volume carrier intelligence and monitoring, advanced governance, and guided migration, rollout and training. Enterprise adds high-volume multi-entity operations, enterprise EDI and API architecture, custom security and governance, dedicated implementation planning, and custom support.
Integration depth is a central fit factor. CarrierTool supports customer EDI, LTL carrier APIs, load boards, accounting and financial systems, secure APIs, webhooks, and document and evidence workflows. Customer portals provide shipment, document, invoice and exception visibility, while AI-assisted intake, routing, exception detection and operational workflows extend across the operating model. Teams needing a connected system for carrier operations, financial workflows and external visibility should consider it; organizations seeking a low-cost, narrowly focused tool should look elsewhere.
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CarrierTool pricing
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CarrierTool fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $995/mo |
| Carrier onboarding | Yes |
| Contract management | Yes |
| Compliance tracking | Yes |
| Performance scorecards | Not verified |
| Carrier portal | Not verified |
| Carrier limit | Not verified |
| API access | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 7 integrations: Customer EDI, LTL carrier APIs, Load boards, Accounting and financial systems, Secure APIs, Webhooks … See all → |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | carriertool.com |
| Facts checked | 22 Sep 2026 |
CarrierTool integrations
CarrierTool lists 7 integrations on its own site.
- Customer EDI
- LTL carrier APIs
- Load boards
- Accounting and financial systems
- Secure APIs
- Webhooks
- Document and evidence workflows
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Alternatives to CarrierTool
- WaveTMSA broad carrier workflow suite for onboarding, compliance, search, rates, tendering, and tracking.9.4
- GoodShipA strong fit for sourcing teams that need scorecards, bids, compliance, and TMS connectivity.9.3
- Truckstop RMISA broad carrier qualification system with document, fraud, performance, and compliance workflows.9.2
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