Most US carriers run dispatch in one tool, driver files in a binder, Clearinghouse in a browser tab, IFTA in a spreadsheet, and settlements in accounting software — then spend the week re-keying between them. TruckerPro puts the whole operation in one system: the load a dispatcher books is the same record that pays the driver, files the IFTA mileage, and proves compliance at audit.
FMCSA driver qualification on Elite and VIP — a Part 391 document set, §391.23 previous-employer reference requests emailed and tracked, and Clearinghouse status on the driver record. New accounts start on Canadian rules; switch recruiting settings to the US document set.
Live dispatch board — loads, drivers, tractors, and trailers in one view, with status updates from the driver app and truck location from a connected ELD (both from Mobile).
Part 395 HOS auditing on Elite and VIP — a deterministic audit runs your connected Samsara, Motive or Geotab data against federal hours-of-service rules and flags findings before a DOT officer does.
IFTA by jurisdiction from Operate — miles and fuel purchases are recorded per state (ELD miles from Mobile), so the quarterly report is built from records instead of a reconstruction.
Driver settlements built in — company drivers and, from Operate, owner-operators are settled from the loads they ran, with per-diem lines supported.
Authority and permit tracking on Elite — USDOT, MC number, UCR, IRP base plate, and insurance certificates with expiry reminders before they lapse.
Plans from US$89.10/month for up to 5 trucks, priced by plan and fleet size, with unlimited staff users and no per-driver charge.
A TMS earns its place by removing double entry. When a dispatcher books a load, that single record should carry through to the driver app, the invoice, the settlement, the IFTA mileage accumulation, and the document file — without anyone retyping it. If your software makes you enter the same load twice, it is a scheduling tool, not a TMS.
For US operations specifically, the compliance surface is where most general-purpose TMS platforms thin out. Driver qualification under 49 CFR Part 391 is not just document storage: it is a defined checklist with a three-year retention requirement, mandatory previous-employer investigation under §391.23, MVR review, and drug and alcohol program participation including Clearinghouse queries at hire and annually. A TMS that stores PDFs without tracking those obligations leaves the work with you.
The second gap is hours of service. Your ELD records duty status, but it does not tell you whether your operation has a pattern of 14-hour-window violations, or which drivers are trending toward a 70-hour problem. Auditing ELD data against Part 395 is a separate job that most carriers only do after a compliance review goes badly.
Large-carrier platforms often use custom quotes, implementation services, and per-module licensing. SaaS platforms for small-to-mid carriers may publish plan prices, but the billing term and included modules matter more than an entry price alone.
Per-truck, per-user, and per-module pricing looks cheap at five trucks and expensive at thirty. A platform at $15 per truck per month costs $75 at five trucks and $450 at thirty — and that is before the compliance module, the accounting connector, and the second dispatcher seat. No per-user or per-driver charge keeps the cost predictable as you hire.
TruckerPro plans start at US$89.10/month for up to 5 trucks (from US$71.28/month billed yearly), and every plan includes unlimited staff users with no per-driver charge. US companies are billed in US dollars; the platform supports US domestic operations without requiring Canadian activity. Features vary by plan.
You need practical load entry, invoicing, IFTA mileage records, and a place for USDOT/MC/UCR renewal dates. Compare the plan required for that complete workflow.
This is the stage where spreadsheets break and per-seat TMS pricing starts to hurt. You are hiring dispatchers, running a real DQ file program, and facing your first serious compliance review. One system for dispatch, driver files, Clearinghouse, HOS audit, and settlements keeps the office small.
Multiple dispatchers, mixed company-driver and owner-operator pay, maintenance programs, and larger qualification rosters make expiry alerts and review-packet exports useful controls.
ACE and ACI eManifest workflows, PAPS/PARS references, and Canadian recordkeeping are available on qualifying plans. Confirm the plan, filing scope, and any external charges for your lanes.
| What you get | Spreadsheets | Point solutions | TruckerPro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dispatch and load tracking | Manual | Yes (one app) | Yes |
| FMCSA driver qualification files (Part 391) | Binder | Separate tool | Available by plan |
| Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse tracking | Browser tab | Verify product | Available by plan |
| HOS audit against ELD (Part 395) | Manual review | Verify product | Available with supported ELDs |
| IFTA by jurisdiction | Manual | Separate tool | Available from Operate |
| Invoicing and settlements | Manual | Accounting add-on | Built in |
| Authority & permit expiry (DOT/MC/UCR/IRP) | Calendar reminder | Verify product | Available by plan |
| Canada cross-border (ACE/ACI, PAPS/PARS) | Manual | Verify product | Available by plan |
| Staff-seat pricing | n/a | Verify quote | Unlimited staff users |
Compare the plan that contains your required workflows, or request a free guided walkthrough. Product access requires a paid subscription unless sales provides a written trial offer.
View plansYes. TruckerPro runs domestic US operations with no Canadian activity required. Driver files follow 49 CFR Part 391 once recruiting settings use the US document set (Elite and VIP), hours-of-service auditing (Elite) runs against FMCSA Part 395, IFTA (from Operate) reports by US jurisdiction, and the authority tracker (Elite) covers USDOT, MC, UCR, and IRP. Canadian capability exists for carriers that cross, and is simply unused if you do not.
An ELD records duty status for hours-of-service compliance — it is a legally mandated recording device. A TMS runs the business around that: booking loads, assigning drivers and equipment, invoicing customers, paying drivers, tracking driver qualification, and filing IFTA. They are complementary. TruckerPro connects to Samsara, Motive and Geotab and audits their data against Part 395, but it does not replace the ELD itself.
Pricing can be per truck, per user, per module, or quote-based, so compare the complete cost at your expected fleet size and contract term. TruckerPro plans start at US$89.10/month for up to 5 trucks, or from US$71.28/month billed yearly (US$855.36/year), with unlimited staff users and no per-driver charge; features vary by plan.
Implementation time depends on fleet size, integrations, data quality, and training needs. TruckerPro supports self-serve signup and data import; ask for an onboarding estimate based on the drivers, equipment, integrations, and historical data you need to move.
Yes. Both pay models run in the same system, from the same dispatch records. Company drivers can be paid hourly, by mile, or by percentage; owner-operators settle on percentage or flat rate with deductions, escrow, and chargebacks handled in the settlement. Per-diem handling is supported for carriers that run a per-diem program.
It keeps the record, not the schedule. Clearinghouse status is stored on the driver record — taken from the application at hire and updated on the driver profile after a new query — and the query document can be filed in the driver file beside drug and alcohol test results. You run the queries in FMCSA’s Clearinghouse; TruckerPro does not run them or send annual query reminders.
The driver qualification module can track configured Part 391 document types and expiries and compile stored records for a driver or roster. A qualified reviewer should verify the packet and retention requirements against the specific request.
TruckerPro connects to Samsara, Motive and Geotab. Available duty-status and vehicle data feed the HOS audit, truck location on the load, and IFTA miles; confirm account requirements and the fields your carrier needs during the demo.