Asset carrier operations
Start with tractor, trailer, and driver assignment. Review loaded and empty miles, Hours of Service information, accessorial charges, and the settlement statement for the same shipment.
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TMS Software for Freight Carriers and Brokers
EXSPEEDITE TMS software connects load planning, dispatch, freight rating, driver settlements, shipment visibility, and billing in one transportation management system. Explore the workflows for your operation, then bring a representative load to a live demonstration.
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Batch Invoicing to QuickBooks & Sage
Live HOS Clocks
Direct Samsara & Motive Pre-Dispatch Sync
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Buyer workflow checklist
Choose TMS software around your freight workflow
A transportation management system should connect the load record to the work that follows it: assigning equipment, applying the customer tariff, recording delivery, paying the driver or carrier, and invoicing the shipper. Evaluate those handoffs together instead of comparing isolated feature lists.
Brokerage operations
Follow a customer quote through carrier coverage, rate confirmation, shipment tracking, proof of delivery, and the difference between the shipper bill rate and carrier buy rate.
Accounting handoff
Check how linehaul, fuel surcharge, detention, documents, and entity codes reach billing. Confirm the accounting integration and exception review process your finance team needs.
Built for your freight mode
Pick your operation. See how EXSPEEDITE runs it.
Reefer board preview
Load 4471 · ProduceSet 34°F · Reading 35°FIn range
Load 4472 · DairySet 36°F · Reading 41°FAlert dispatcher
Driver payLoaded 612 mi · Empty 88 miSplit applied
Illustrative preview of the dispatch board.
Reefer dispatch with temperature on the trip record
- Split loaded and empty payDriver settlements pay loaded and empty miles at different rates, automatically.
- Temperature alerts on the boardTelematics readings sit on the load, so out-of-range trailers surface before the receiver rejects them.
- Detention billed from GPSDock arrival and departure times feed detention charges straight onto the invoice.
Dry van board preview
Truck 212 · 9h 40m drive leftNext: Chicago to ColumbusAssign
Truck 218 · 3h 15m drive leftEmpty in JolietNeeds reload
Load 9021 · POD receivedRated from tariffInvoice tonight
Illustrative preview of the dispatch board.
Truckload dispatch that keeps trucks loaded
- Live hours of service on the boardSamsara, Motive, and Geotab duty clocks show beside each truck, so dispatchers assign legal loads.
- Deadhead reductionEmpty trucks surface the moment they deliver, ready for the next reload.
- Touchless billingDelivered loads with a POD are rated from the customer tariff and invoiced in the nightly batch.
Flatbed board preview
Load 7730 · Steel coilsTarp photos attachedReady to bill
Load 7731 · OversizePermit IA, MN pendingHold dispatch
Multi-stop 77323 stops · tarp and stop payAccessorials added
Illustrative preview of the dispatch board.
Specialized freight with every accessorial captured
- Tarp, stop, and permit chargesAccessorials attach to the load as they happen, so nothing is left off the invoice.
- Photo POD from the cabDrivers upload securement and delivery photos from the mobile app before billing closes.
- Permit holdsOversize loads stay on hold until permits for every state on the route are in place.
Drayage Watch preview
Container on BNSF rampLast Free Day: tomorrowPull today
Empty at customerPer diem day 3 of 4 freeReturn or street turn
Chassis split movePool pickup, private returnFee invoiced
Illustrative preview of the dispatch board.
Drayage that defends every Last Free Day
- LFD defenseRail and port availability feeds start a Last Free Day countdown on every container.
- Per diem controlEmpties are flagged for return or street turn before free time runs out.
- Chassis reconciliationGate interchange receipts match chassis moves so split fees land on the invoice.
Hot Board preview
Load 5510 · Dallas to MemphisCustomer $2,400 · Carrier $2,05014.6% margin
Outside carrierInsurance expires in 9 daysCompliance hold
Load 5512 · trackingCheckPoint GPS ping 4 min agoOn time
Illustrative preview of the dispatch board.
Brokerage and asset freight on one board
- Margin on every loadCustomer rate, carrier cost, and margin show on the Hot Board before you tender.
- Carrier complianceAuthority and insurance checks block expired carriers from being tendered.
- Outside carrier trackingCheckPoint GPS tracks brokered loads without forcing carriers onto an app.
Why Modern Fleets Choose EXSPEEDITE TMS
Eliminate software bloat, eliminate double entry, and cut billing cycle latency from weeks to seconds.
01 / Dispatch Velocity
Fast Dispatch & Hot Board
Assign loads, split multi-leg trips, cross-dock shipments, and manage city cartage on a zero-lag interactive dispatch board engineered for high-volume desks.
Explore Dispatch →
02 / Telematics & HOS
Live ELD Clocks in Dispatch
Direct two-way synchronization with Motive, Samsara, and Geotab. Dispatchers see remaining drive and shift duty clocks directly on the board before assigning freight.
Telematics Integration →
03 / Visibility & Tracking
CheckPoint App-Less GPS
Track outside brokerage carriers without forcing drivers to download intrusive apps. Instant SMS links deliver browser-based live coordinates and electronic POD capture.
CheckPoint Visibility →
04 / Dynamic Rating
Multi-Matrix Tariff Engine
Automate complex multi-stop lane brackets, minimums, accessorial charges, and weekly DOE fuel surcharges without manual rate lookups or spreadsheet errors.
Dynamic Rating Tariffs →
05 / Touchless Financials
Touchless Nightly Billing
Generate 50+ completed invoices with attached compressed BOL/POD images in under 60 seconds. Direct REST synchronization with QuickBooks Online, Desktop, and Sage Intacct.
Billing Automation →
06 / Driver Compensation
Settlements & Payroll Splits
Handle loaded vs. empty mileage splits, owner-operator percentage pay, stop pay, detention, recurring escrow deductions, and fuel card advance reconciliation on one screen.
Settlements Engine →
Deep System Capabilities
Inside the EXSPEEDITE Operational Cockpit
Explore how each mission-critical suite replaces fragile spreadsheets and legacy client-server bottlenecks with high-velocity automation.
Sub-Second Dispatch Execution
Fast Dispatch & Hot Board
Engineered for dispatcher velocity. Match loads to tractors, trailers, and drivers with sub-second keyboard shortcuts. Staging lanes, cross-dock legs, and city cartage pickups are visualized in real time.
- Pre-Dispatch HOS Duty Clocks: Live remaining drive time and 70-hour clocks pulled directly from Samsara, Motive, and Geotab.
- Hot Board Auto-Coverage: Instantly identify unassigned freight approaching pickup windows.
- Dual-Operation Support: Dispatch asset tractors and broker overflow loads to outside carriers from the same board.
// REAL-TIME DISPATCH VALIDATION ENGINE
Driver: Marcus Vance (Unit #408)
Status: Driving (Current HOS: 06h 42m remaining)
Assigned Load: #LD-84920 (Minneapolis → Chicago)
Mileage: 412 Loaded / 18 Empty
HOS Feasibility: ✓ VERIFIED (06h 15m drive time estimated)
Safety Inspection: ✓ 90-Day Periodic Current (Expires in 42 Days)
[DISPATCH PERMITTED] 1-Click Driver Assignment Ready
From the Field · Transportation Architecture Note
Why Delivery Status ≠ Billing Readiness in Real Operations
One of the most persistent architecture flaws in generic transportation software is assuming that when a driver marks a load "Delivered," that order is instantly ready to invoice. In actual motor carrier operations, prematurely invoicing without a verified, legible Proof of Delivery (POD), uncollected lumper receipts, or documented detention hours guarantees shipper payment disputes and short-pays.
EXSPEEDITE cleanly decouples the physical dispatch state from the financial settlement state. When a delivery occurs, the system prompts the driver for immediate document capture via CheckPoint or verifies the geofence duration for automated detention billing before packaging the load for touchless nightly batching into Sage Intacct or QuickBooks. That difference protects your working capital.
Engineering Resources & Operational Tools
Explore the EXSPEEDITE Technology Ecosystem
TMS ROI & Labor Calculators →
Model manual dispatch overhead, detention losses, and billing lag in real time.
Freight Software Architecture →
Complete operational guide across truckload, LTL, and drayage execution.
TMS Comparison Guide →
Detailed architectural comparison: EXSPEEDITE vs. McLeod, TMW & Rose Rocket.
TMS RFP Requirements Worksheet →
120-point enterprise requirements matrix for carrier procurement.
TMS Buyer's Checklist →
The 8 critical operational capabilities fleet executives must evaluate before buying.
Transportation API Library →
Developer documentation for REST load tendering, webhooks, and retry patterns.
TruckMate Migration Guide →
Why motor carriers migrate from legacy client-server systems to cloud TMS.
Embeddable Freight Widgets →
Live freight tracking and weekly DOE fuel surcharge tools for webmasters.
Commercial Evaluation Guide
Frequently Asked Questions About TMS Software
What is TMS software in freight transportation?
TMS software (Transportation Management System) is the central operating platform used by motor carriers, freight brokers, and 3PLs to manage load planning, dispatch operations, rating tariffs, driver settlements, telematics compliance, and billing within one unified database.
How does EXSPEEDITE TMS compare to legacy platforms like McLeod or TMW?
Unlike legacy client-server software requiring on-premise Windows servers and expensive VPNs, EXSPEEDITE is a 100% cloud-native web platform with sub-second page loads, app-less mobile carrier GPS tracking (CheckPoint), and touchless batch invoicing directly into QuickBooks and Sage. See our full TMS comparison matrix.
Does EXSPEEDITE TMS integrate with ELD telematics?
Yes. EXSPEEDITE features bi-directional integration with major ELD providers including Samsara, Motive, and Geotab, providing live in-TMS Hours of Service (HOS) duty clocks with pre-dispatch validation to prevent out-of-service violations.
How does EXSPEEDITE handle accounting and QuickBooks integration?
EXSPEEDITE TMS integrates directly with QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, and Sage Intacct via REST APIs. Invoices, customer accounts, carrier payables, and chart of accounts sync seamlessly without double data entry or CSV import/export headaches.
Can EXSPEEDITE handle both asset-based carriers and freight brokerage?
Yes. EXSPEEDITE is a true hybrid platform. Carriers run company trucks, owner-operators, and brokered outside carriers side-by-side on the same dispatch board, with instant gross margin calculation and automated carrier settlement controls.
Ready to Accelerate Your Freight Operations?
See why mid-market carriers, intermodal drayage fleets, and hybrid brokerages trust EXSPEEDITE TMS for speed, accuracy, and profitability.
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Plan your evaluation
Explore the tms workflow
Choose a checkpoint to shape your walkthrough. This is an evaluation guide, not a live product session or customer performance result.
Order and dispatch
Review the customer, lane, equipment, appointments, and rated charges on one sample shipment.
What to verify: Ask the dispatcher to show where the order becomes an equipment and driver assignment.
Delivery evidence
Follow the shipment status and supporting BOL/POD documents.
What to verify: Ask how an incomplete delivery record is kept separate from an invoice-ready load.
Settlement and billing
Trace the driver or carrier payable and the customer invoice.
What to verify: Compare the operating charges with the accounting handoff before posting.
Inspect the supporting material
Use these existing resources to prepare questions, then verify the configured workflow with your team.
Carrier implementation questions
Which carrier teams should join the TMS walkthrough?
Include a dispatcher, someone responsible for driver or carrier pay, and a billing or accounting representative. Each can test the same representative load from their part of the operating cycle.
What should a carrier prepare before comparing TMS workflows?
Prepare a redacted sample lane, rate rules, settlement method, and billing checklist. Use these to compare the same workflow across demonstrations; customer names and confidential rates are not needed for an initial session.
Implementation reading for this workflow
Use these technical resources to review the operating requirements behind the software walkthrough.
Connect this workflow to the freight software decision
Compare the operating models, integration controls, and evaluation steps in our freight transportation software guide before deciding which TMS capabilities your operation needs.