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Best Carrier Management Software in 2026

Carrier management software covers processes for working with carrier networks, from onboarding to ongoing performance tracking. Compare carrier onboarding and portal features with compliance tracking and contract management to assess which workflows are represented. API access and performance scorecards add further dimensions, while a carrier limit can help clarify the scale each option lists. The comparison also includes free-plan availability and paid-from pricing. FourKites Connect, Infor Public Sector, and Alvys are among the options shown. Consider how their listed capabilities relate to the carrier relationships and operational requirements your team manages.

43 apps
Research read 23 Sept 2026
How the order is worked out

1

DAT One

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3

DAT One combines a load board with mobile tools and distinct carrier and broker plan features. Buyers should check which plan supports the features and API access they need.

7.5 Visit site
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FourKites Connect

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

FourKites Connect brings carrier connection management, tracking quality and diagnostics into a free portal.

7.5 Free plan Visit site
3

Carrier Assure

Free plan APIWeb

Choose Carrier Assure if your work involves vetting carriers with transportation data, performance grades, and risk indicators.

7.3 Free plan · paid from $149/mo Visit site
4

MyCarrierTMS

Free plan Web

Choose MyCarrierTMS if you want LTL quoting, dispatch, tracking, invoice review, and carrier payments in one web platform.

6.8 Free plan · paid from $60/mo Visit site
5

CargoTMS

Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

CargoTMS brings transport orders, fleet operations, driver access, and invoicing connections into one platform.

6.5 From €39/mo · 60-day trial Visit site
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CarrierOk

Free trial APIExtensionWeb

CarrierOk combines carrier search, risk data, monitoring, exports, and integrations for compliance-oriented teams. Buyers should match monitored-carrier and export allowances to their plan needs.

6.3 From $149/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
7

Carrier411

Free trial APIWeb

Carrier411 combines carrier data, monitoring alerts, fraud checks, reports, and integration options for eligible logistics professionals.

6.2 30-day trial Visit site
8

Alvys

Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Alvys combines dispatch, tracking, driver tools, and accounting in one transportation management system.

6.1 Visit site
9

ARK TMS

Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+4

Choose ARK TMS if you run a U.S. freight brokerage and need a cloud workflow spanning quotes, loads, carriers, tracking, and billing.

6.1 From $199/user/mo Visit site
10

CarrierTool

Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

CarrierTool brings transportation execution, documents and integrations into one operating system with browser-based driver access.

5.9 From $995/mo Visit site
11

LoadGuard

Free trial APIWeb

LoadGuard combines carrier risk checks, onboarding, tracking and broker workflow tools. Compare the feature exclusions and API request tiers with the functions your operation requires.

5.9 From $99/mo Visit site
12

TriviumTMS

Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

TriviumTMS covers core brokerage workflows from lead intake through billing, with compliance, documents, tracking, and payment tools.

5.9 From $99/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
13

Keelway Carrier Onboarding

Free trial Web

Keelway combines rapid FMCSA checks, trust scoring, fraud flags, and ongoing insurance checks for broker carrier decisions.

5.8 From $799/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
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Descartes MyCarrierPortal

Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

MyCarrierPortal focuses on carrier onboarding, verification, insurance, compliance, and fraud controls.

5.7 Visit site
15

SaferWatch

Free trial APIWeb

SaferWatch combines carrier research, safety monitoring, fraud checks, and insurance information for freight businesses.

5.7 30-day trial Visit site
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BrokerPro TMS

Paid Web

BrokerPro TMS focuses its web workspace on the operational needs of freight brokers, with automation and carrier workflows included.

5.6 From $950/mo Visit site
17

McLeod Software Transportation Management

Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+3

McLeod Software brings accounting, EDI, dispatch, customer access, and mobile tools into its transportation-management offering.

5.6 Pricing on request Visit site
18

Qargo

Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Choose Qargo if your carrier, brokerage, 3PL or contract logistics operation needs connected planning, dispatch, tracking and settlement workflows.

5.5 Pricing on request Visit site
19

Rose Rocket TMS

Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Rose Rocket TMS combines freight management workflows, driver mobility, configurable operations, and integration options.

5.5 From $2,080/mo Visit site
20

GoodShip

Paid Web

GoodShip combines freight procurement, analytics, and carrier workflows for several types of freight businesses.

5.4 Pricing on request Visit site
21

PCS TMS

Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

PCS TMS brings a broad set of transportation workflows together and includes mobile tools for drivers. Buyers must request a demo for pricing, and mobile app use requires active TMS Express licensing.

5.4 Pricing on request Visit site
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Truckstop RMIS

Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Truckstop RMIS combines document collection, verification, monitoring, fraud controls, and integration options for broker carrier networks.

5.4 Visit site
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e2open Transportation Management

Paid APIWeb

e2open Transportation Management covers shipment planning through settlement, with multimodal support, analytics, and supply-chain integrations.

5.3 Pricing on request Visit site
24

Highway Connect

Paid Web

Connect is worth considering for brokers who need to define carrier requirements and monitor compliance over time.

5.3 Pricing on request Visit site
25

nShift TMS

Paid APIWeb

nShift TMS brings freight booking and management across carriers and transport modes into one cloud platform.

5.3 Pricing on request Visit site

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