Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Trucking Hub?
Trucking Hub is an ecosystem for trucking – built by truckers – featuring the industry’s most powerful and automated trucking TMS software. More than just a transportation management system, Trucking Hub delivers a true “trucking in a box” solution – combining dispatch, compliance, fleet tracking, accounting, safety, driver management, and communication into a single, easy-to-use platform.
At its core, Trucking Hub software runs on cloud-native truckingOS, the first and only operating system for trucking, which runs on web, Windows and macOS, with dozens of specialized trucking applications working in sync. With fully integrated FMCSA compliance, no ELD fees, and pre-employment screening tools, carriers can instantly access PSP and MVR reports, generate Driver Qualification Files (DQF), and schedule pre-employment drug tests – ensuring compliance before drivers even hit the road. Trucking Hub also simplifies ongoing regulatory requirements like Hours of Service compliance, random drug testing, and annual MVRs, while optimizing operations with real-time telematics, fleet tracking, geofencing, AI dashcams, and managed tablets – all powered by affordable, tailored Verizon data plans.
Beyond compliance and fleet management, Trucking Hub empowers carriers with tools to streamline recruiting through hosted driver applications, automated onboarding, and digital document storage. Carriers can also launch a professional website in minutes to attract drivers and customers, all while maintaining seamless communication with purpose-built VoIP featuring unlimited talk, text, video, and fax – a critical tool for every trucking operation.
Soon, Trucking Hub will open truckingOS to developers, allowing anyone to build and integrate custom trucking applications into the operating system, expanding its capabilities to meet the industry's evolving needs – all with a single login for complete control over operations. -
What is a Transportation Management System (TMS)?
A Transportation Management System (TMS) is an end-to-end logistics software solution that helps businesses plan, execute, and optimize the movement of goods. By automating transportation tasks, providing real-time visibility, and streamlining workflows, a TMS enables shippers, carriers, and freight brokers to reduce costs, boost operational efficiency, and deliver better customer service. Here’s a breakdown of the three main types of TMS systems:
– Carrier TMS
– Shipper TMS
– Broker TMS
Each type of transportation management system is crafted to meet the unique needs of its users, providing the tools necessary to optimize transportation processes and drive business success. Learn more about our carrier TMS software and how it can help you streamline operations and compliance. -
What is a Trucking TMS?
Trucking TMS (Transportation Management System) software is designed to help trucking companies manage their operations and fleet more efficiently. It streamlines everything from dispatching and routing to invoicing and compliance, providing a centralized platform that simplifies the complexities of running a trucking business.
At Trucking Hub, we’re not just a leading trucking software provider – we’re a trucking company first. We’ve built and scaled a successful trucking business, so we understand the real challenges of the industry firsthand. T
Trucking Hub TMS is built specifically for trucking companies, by a trucking company, offering practical, industry-focused solutions that help fleets operate more efficiently, maintain compliance, and drive scalable growth. -
What is the difference between Transportation and Fleet Management?
Transportation management focuses on optimizing freight movement, including load planning, dispatching, route optimization, and real-time shipment tracking to ensure efficient deliveries.
Fleet management focuses on managing assets and drivers, covering vehicle maintenance, compliance (ELD, IFTA, DOT Drug Consortium), safety monitoring, fuel tracking, and driver performance.
While transportation management focuses on moving freight efficiently, fleet management ensures trucks, drivers, and compliance stay on track. Trucking Hub is an all-in-one trucking management software that combines both fleet and transportation management, offering a seamless solution to manage dispatch, routing, compliance, and billing — all in one platform. -
How can TMS improve my trucking operations?
TMS Software for trucking companies can transform operations by automating routine processes, improving driver and dispatcher communication, and delivering real-time visibility into fleet performance. From streamlining dispatch and optimizing route planning to ensuring compliance with industry regulations, a Trucking TMS simplifies complex tasks and reduces costly errors. By centralizing operations into a single platform, trucking companies can increase efficiency, cut overhead, and focus on scaling their business – not just managing it.
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Can trucking TMS software improve safety and compliance?
Trucking TMS software improves fleet safety and simplifies compliance by centralizing daily operations into one intelligent system. By automating key processes like electronic logs and hours of service tracking and compliance, creating driver qualification files (DQFs), managing DOT drug and alcohol testing, and handling IFTA fuel tax reporting, an all-in-one TMS for trucking ensures complete DOT compliance. Trucking Hub’s TMS also includes built-in ELD compliance at no extra cost –eliminating high monthly fees while improving visibility, driver satisfaction, and audit readiness – so your trucking company can operate with greater safety and efficiency.
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Is trucking TMS software cloud-based?
Yes, Trucking Hub and its Trucking TMS are fully cloud-based, running on Microsoft Azure for enterprise-grade reliability, security, and scalability – providing seamless access from anywhere.
Unlike other cloud-based trucking management software, Trucking Hub also offers dedicated desktop applications for Windows and macOS, combining the power of the cloud with the reliability of a desktop environment. This allows carriers to enjoy enhanced performance, offline capabilities, and a fully integrated experience. -
What is the cost of Trucking Hub?
Trucking Hub has a one-time setup fee of $175, which covers everything needed to get your operation up and running compliantly.
After setup, there are no monthly minimums – you only pay for what you use. We offer both usage-based and fixed pricing options to fit the needs of any trucking company. For complete details, visit our pricing page.