CargoTMS vs LoadGuard

CargoTMS is a cloud platform for transport companies that brings orders, fleet, drivers, invoices, and client and carrier portals into one system. Its real-time dashboard shows order status, fleet position, missing documents, and alerts. Fleet tools track vehicles, drivers, document expiries, and maintenance, and support multi-stop load planning. The platform automates client and carrier notifications, sends CMR documents when work is complete, and generates reports. Drivers can use a smartphone portal to access orders, update trip status, upload documents, and record fuel stops. Invoicing integrations include Romanian e-Factura ANAF, Oblio, and SmartBill. All plans include automatic daily backups, 99.9% platform availability with an SLA, and dedicated support. A 60-day trial includes all features and requires no credit card. The pricing note says From €39/mo; the listed annual plans are billed annually at 290 EUR, 590 EUR, and 990 EUR. Billing is manually managed, with payment by bank transfer or card and no automatic charges. Tachograph data integration is described as a roadmap direction, not an available feature.

LoadGuard is carrier-vetting and fraud-prevention software for freight brokers and 3PLs, available through web and API platforms. It combines more than 50 signals from FMCSA, SAFER, insurance sources, and broker reports to produce carrier risk scores. Listed checks include virtual-address detection, carrier analysis using AI, DNU lists, and ongoing monitoring. Automated onboarding validates MC or DOT details, verifies insurance, and gathers W-9 forms and signatures. LoadGuard can connect to carrier ELD providers for GPS tracking, ETAs, and geofence alerts. Its broker TMS covers load creation, carrier assignment, rate confirmations, digital signatures, and BOL creation. API endpoints cover carrier, safety, insurance, risk analysis, trust scores, change monitoring, matching, inspections, and vehicle valuation. The $99/month LoadGuard plan includes unlimited searches but excludes onboarding, ELD connection and tracking, load management, rate confirmations, and W-9 collection. LoadGuard Pro costs $149/month, with additional seats at $39/month each. API plans start at $350/month.