Carrier playbooks and TMS buying guides
Practical guides for dispatch, billing, and operations leaders evaluating modern TMS workflows. Use this page as your shortlist before demo calls.
TMS Basics
Foundational knowledge for carriers evaluating fleet software
What Is a Trucking TMS?
Learn what a transportation management system does for carriers, key features to look for, and how a TMS differs from load boards and ELDs.
Dispatch Software vs. TMS: What's the Difference?
Understand the difference between standalone dispatch software and a full TMS, and when carriers need to upgrade.
TMS vs. Spreadsheets: When to Make the Switch
Still running dispatch and billing in Excel? Learn the signs it's time to move to a TMS and what you gain.
Operational Guides
Best practices for billing, driver pay, and fleet operations
Driver Settlements and Carrier Invoicing: A Step-by-Step Weekly Workflow
Practical weekly SOP for driver settlements and carrier invoicing, including copyable templates, close checklist, glossary, and FAQ.
2026-02-08
Best Trucking Software for Carriers: A Practical Scorecard (No Hype)
Carrier-focused rubric and vendor scorecard for evaluating trucking software with clear criteria, questions to ask, and red flags to avoid.
2026-02-08
Dispatch Boards, ETAs, and Driver Updates: A Carrier Playbook for Fewer 'Where's My Truck?' Calls
Operational playbook for dispatch board trucking teams: ETA updates for shippers, driver communication templates, and a practical exceptions table.
2026-02-08
Trucking Software Pricing for Small Fleets: What You'll Actually Pay (Estimates + Checklist)
Estimate trucking software pricing for small fleets with monthly ranges, year-one budgeting scenarios, a hidden costs checklist, and a practical estimator table.
2026-02-08
Comparisons
See how DENEMO compares to other TMS and fleet tools
Carrier TMS vs Broker TMS: What's Different (and Why It Matters)
Carrier-focused comparison of carrier TMS, broker TMS, and hybrid operations with practical guidance on workflows, permissions, and implementation.
DENEMO vs. Samsara
How DENEMO complements Samsara ELD. See what a TMS adds beyond telematics: dispatch, billing, and shipper visibility.
DENEMO vs. Motive (KeepTruckin)
Motive handles ELD and safety. DENEMO handles dispatch, billing, and customer visibility. See how they work together.
DENEMO vs. McLeod Software
Enterprise TMS vs. modern carrier platform. Compare implementation time, complexity, and fit for asset-based carriers.
DENEMO vs. Other TMS Platforms
General comparison of DENEMO to legacy TMS solutions. Key differences in implementation, support, and carrier focus.
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