CargoTMS

CargoTMS is a cloud transport-management platform for teams coordinating orders, drivers, fleets and billing. It is best suited to transport operators that want dispatch oversight and driver workflows in one system. Its broad operational coverage is compelling, but the monthly caps on lower plans and manual billing terms deserve close attention.

Overview

CargoTMS brings order, fleet, driver and invoice workflows together with client and carrier portals. A real-time dashboard tracks order status, fleet position, missing documents and alerts, giving dispatchers a shared view of work in progress. Automated client and carrier notifications, CMR delivery on completion and report generation can reduce routine follow-up, while the portals give customers and carriers a route into the same operation.

Fleet tools extend beyond dispatch: teams can maintain vehicle and driver records, track maintenance, plan multi-stop loads and receive document-expiry alerts. That makes CargoTMS relevant to operators looking to coordinate both daily movements and recurring fleet administration, rather than just monitor orders.

Key features

Driver and carrier workflows

The smartphone-compatible driver portal supports orders, trip-status updates, document uploads and fuel-stop records. Carrier onboarding, a carrier portal and compliance tracking broaden its use for teams that coordinate external carriers as well as their own drivers. Performance scorecards are also included among its capabilities.

Invoicing and integrations

CargoTMS integrates with Romanian e-Factura ANAF, Oblio and SmartBill for invoicing, and API access is available on Professional and Enterprise. Those connections matter most to operators whose billing processes use those services; the integrations should not be mistaken for a universal accounting package.

Security and service

The maker says company data is isolated at database level, connections use TLS encryption and data handling is GDPR compliant. Every plan includes automatic daily backups and 99.9% platform availability with an SLA. Dedicated support is included throughout the range, with priority support reserved for higher tiers. Assisted onboarding is said to typically get teams started within 24 hours.

Tachograph data integration remains a roadmap direction, not a current capability, so fleets that need it now should look elsewhere.

Pricing

CargoTMS is paid software with no free plan. Its 60-day trial includes all features and requires no credit card, giving teams time to evaluate the full platform before committing. Billing is managed manually: invoices are paid by bank transfer or card, with no automatic charges.

PlanPrice and limitsBest fitStarter€24 a year; billed annually at 290 EUR. Up to 300 orders/month, 2 dispatchers, 5 vehicles, 5 drivers, 250 MB and 300 docs/month.Small operations with modest order and document volume. The tight dispatcher, fleet and storage limits leave little room for expansion.Growth€49 a year; billed annually at 590 EUR. Up to 1,500 orders/month, 5 dispatchers, 15 vehicles, 15 drivers, 1.0 GB and 1,500 docs/month; Advanced Reports.Growing teams that need higher operating limits and advanced reporting, but do not yet need API access or priority support.Professional€82 a year; billed annually at 990 EUR. Up to 10,000 orders/month, 15 dispatchers, 50 vehicles, 50 drivers, 3.0 GB and 10,000 docs/month; API, Advanced Reports, Priority Support and Custom Branding.Larger operations needing integrations, more capacity and branded workflows. Its caps still matter for fleets or teams beyond the stated limits.EnterpriseCustom pricing. Unlimited orders, dispatchers, vehicles, drivers and storage; API, Advanced Reports, Priority Support, Custom Branding and Multi-Branch.Multi-branch or high-volume operations that need uncapped capacity and can work with custom pricing.The plan summaries show annual amounts alongside separate annual billing totals; confirm the applicable charge before purchase. The jump in included capacity is substantial between tiers, so expected order and document volume, dispatcher count and fleet size should drive the choice—not just the headline tier.

Platforms

CargoTMS runs on web, Android and iOS, and provides API access. The smartphone driver portal supports field updates and document handling, while API availability depends on choosing Professional or Enterprise.

Who it's for

Owner-operators can use the platform to combine dispatch, fleet records and driver tasks, though Starter’s caps may constrain even a modest operation as activity grows. Dispatch managers gain live order and fleet visibility plus automated updates; logistics directors can use planning, maintenance and reporting features to coordinate broader operations. Freight brokers may benefit from carrier onboarding, compliance tracking and the carrier portal, subject to plan limits.

Pros and cons

Pros: Dispatch visibility, fleet planning, driver workflows, invoicing integrations and client and carrier portals sit in one cloud platform.

Pros: A 60-day all-feature trial without a credit card gives teams room to assess fit before paying.

Pros: Daily backups, an availability SLA and dedicated support apply to every plan.

Cons: Starter and Growth impose defined monthly order and document quotas, along with dispatcher, vehicle, driver and storage caps.

Cons: Tachograph integration is not available yet, which rules it out for teams that need that workflow now.

Cons: Manual invoicing and payment avoid automatic charges but require customers to handle each payment themselves.

Alternatives

For a directory of carrier-focused options, start with Carrier Management Software.

Choose TriviumTMS if its $99/mo per brokerage Starter plan, two-seat limit and 50 instant Super Dispatch price quotes/month suit your brokerage; integrations require your own accounts.

ARK TMS is another paid option, with a separate priced on request tracking add-on and a $199 a month TMS plan.

Consider Infor Public Sector if you want a paid platform with custom pricing.

Carrier Assure is worth considering when a free plan for unlimited SuspectCarrier reports is the priority; its Individual plan is limited to one account.

Choose DAT One if partial-load owner-operators need up to 500 load searches per month on its $59 a month Standard plan.

FourKites Connect is a free-to-join, free-to-use alternative for readers seeking a web-based option without monthly charges.

LoadGuard offers a $99 /mo plan with unlimited searches and additional seats included, but it does not include onboarding, ELD tracking, load management, rate confirmations or W-9 collection.

Consider Alvys if unlimited users and business divisions and 120+ integrations justify a usage-based starting price of $514/month.

Verdict

CargoTMS is a strong fit for transport operators that want order visibility, fleet coordination, driver workflows and Romanian invoicing integrations under one roof. The full-feature 60-day trial and broad operational scope make it easy to evaluate, but buyers should match their volumes and team size to the annual plan caps and account for manual payments. Look elsewhere if tachograph integration is essential now or if the stated quotas cannot accommodate the operation.