Trimble TMS
Trimble TMS: A mature multimodal TMS with broad workflow coverage and sales-led pricing. Ranked #3 of 36 in Transportation Management Software by our editors (9.1/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for mature multimodal carriers and shippers.
At a glance
- Editor score9.1 / 10
- PricingPricing on request
- Best forMature multimodal carriers and shippers
- Freight modesMultimodal
- Founded1978 · Westminster, Colorado, United States
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Covers planning, tendering, dispatch, visibility, audit and settlement
- Supports multimodal transport planning with advanced analytics
- Connects with EDI, ELD, accounting, payroll and shipment visibility systems
Where it doesn't
- Pricing is handled through contact with sales
- Available through the web only
- Broad functionality may exceed the needs of narrow-use operations
Our verdict on Trimble TMS
Trimble TMS is a transportation management platform for carriers and shippers managing multimodal freight operations. Carrier workflows include order entry from emails and PDFs, EDI tender evaluation, dispatch decision support, compliance monitoring, rate management, invoicing and shipment visibility. Shipper capabilities cover planning, carrier assignment, freight sourcing, multimodal visibility, analytics, yard management and freight settlement. It is aimed at established transportation organizations that need one system across operational and financial workflows.
The product’s scope is its main strength. Order intake, configurable tender rules, driver and load assignment recommendations, dispatch automation and network balance visibility address day-to-day transportation execution. Rate sheets and RFPs can be imported into the rating engine, while real-time shipment visibility and ETA updates support ongoing shipment management. Freight audit and settlement workflows extend coverage beyond dispatch, and dock and yard management add facility-level coordination. Advanced transportation analytics and AI features add analytical and automated capabilities to the broader workflow.
Trimble TMS fits organizations that need a mature, broad transportation system rather than a narrow scheduling or visibility tool. Its ecosystem connections span accounting, payroll, fleet cards, mobile communications, ELD, EDI and shipment visibility, with EDI and API access included in the category specifications. Pricing is handled through contact with sales, so buyers should expect a tailored evaluation rather than a simple self-serve purchase. The web-only platform may not suit teams that require dedicated mobile or desktop applications. Carriers and shippers seeking multimodal planning, tendering, audit, analytics and yard management should consider it; smaller or narrowly focused operations may prefer a more limited system.
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Trimble TMS fact sheet
| Free plan | Not verified |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Freight modes | Multimodal |
| Load tendering | Yes |
| Freight audit | Yes |
| EDI/API access | Yes |
| Shipment limit | Not verified |
| Carrier capacity | Not verified |
| Analytics level | Advanced |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Support | Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 500+ integrations: accounting, payroll, fleet cards, mobile communications, ELD, EDI … See all → |
| Pricing | Pricing on request |
| Website | transportation.trimble.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Trimble TMS integrations
Trimble TMS lists 500+ integrations on its own site — the 7 named here are the ones its pages call out.
- accounting
- payroll
- fleet cards
- mobile communications
- ELD
- EDI
- shipment visibility
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- Blue Yonder Transportation ManagementA broad transportation management system for enterprises that need deep optimization and control.9.3
- Oracle Transportation ManagementA broad transportation management suite for Oracle-centered multimodal operations.9.2
- NavisphereA broad transportation platform for controlling complex shipment lifecycles.9.0
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