Convoy Platform vs TMSfirst

Convoy Platform is a freight marketplace where brokers and trusted carriers match and execute freight. Brokers can automate carrier negotiation, vetting, booking, tracking, status updates, document management, and payouts, while remaining the broker of record and responsible for customer relationships and shipment fulfillment. They can sync loads from a transportation management system through integrations or the Convoy Broker API, which supports event-based updates and webhooks. Carriers can find, bid on, and book loads through a free app for iOS and Android or the carrier web portal. Tools include instant booking, lane alerts, backhaul search, GPS fleet tracking, and in-app bill of lading submissions. Payment options include same-day, two-day, or 30-day terms, including QuickPay. The platform currently supports single-driver full truckload dry van, refrigerated, and flatbed freight, with live loading and unloading required. Carriers need active USDOT authority and applicable permits; interstate shipments require an active MC number, and safety rating or score may affect eligibility. DAT Freight Tech, LLC owns and operates the platform.

TMSfirst is transportation management software for coordinating Ocean, Air, Rail, Bulk, FTL, and LTL movements. It supports multimodal planning, carrier and route selection, order dispatch, shipment consolidation, and exception dashboards. Visibility features include near-real-time freight geolocation, shipment details by leg, and alerts for delays or milestones. Its analytics provide predictive ETAs, configurable dashboards, and carrier-performance insights. The platform manages transportation activity with bi-directional ERP integration and describes its solution as API-first, able to integrate with virtually any customer carrier. Its cloud-native system aggregates, normalizes, and enhances industry data while filtering bad data. Managed 4PL services cover booking, invoicing, audit, payment, exception handling, and rate maintenance. TMSfirst says it has no monthly API or Control Tower charges. The company targets global businesses dissatisfied with traditional TMS acquisition, implementation, and operating costs. Its demo page advertises a 72-hour go-live and guaranteed ERP connectivity within 30 days. Pricing is on request. Listed platforms are Android, iOS, web, and API.