DispatchTMS vs SmartHop

DispatchTMS is a cloud transportation management system for trucking companies, brokers, and third-party logistics providers. Its dispatch module supports total truck loads, less-than-truck loads, and split loads, with boards for tentative loads and trucks. Teams can track movement, upload documents, and exchange messages with drivers; the app can provide automatic location updates. Safety tools organize vehicle and driver records, maintenance, inspections, and expiration dates, with alerts for upcoming or expired items. Accounting covers payables, customer invoices and receivables, plus settlements for carriers, owner-operators, and drivers. Reports include quarterly IFTA mileage and can be downloaded as Excel files. Work orders can contain multiple jobs, record requesters and completers, and pass to accounting when closed. Administrators assign role-based access. Packages cover trucking, brokerage, combo, dispatch services, and licensing and permits. Pricing is on request. Subscriptions are monthly, may be upgraded or canceled anytime, and refunds are not issued.

SmartHop is a booking and trip management platform for owner operators, trucking fleets and independent dispatchers. It recommends loads based on fleet information and search filters, with options intended to help users choose profitable loads and destination markets. The load board combines DAT listings with direct broker loads and filters for location, destination, equipment, pickup, cost per mile and profit. SmartHop says it integrates DAT and brokers, with its team handling broker integrations. Fleet tools include trip tracking, broker status updates, driver communication, document storage and truck management. Expense tracking and completed-trip scans feed payroll reports with payments and deductions. The self-service platform supports full truckloads, dry vans, reefers, flatbeds and power-only freight, including regional and over-the-road lanes for solo or team drivers. Android, iOS and web are listed platforms; dispatch tools, driver settlements and a driver mobile app are included. Pricing is noted from $50/mo, while listed plan entries show free, billed NOW FREE. Plan limits and feature availability vary by tier.