MendriX vs TruckingOffice

MendriX is a cloud-based transport management system for European road hauliers, including 1PL, 2PL, and 3PL operators. Its planning tools cover routes and trips, showing how changes affect distance, driving time, costs, and CO2 emissions. The MendriX Mobile app provides trip and task overviews, barcode scanning, configurable workflows, and real-time trip updates to the TMS. A Cross Dock app supports progress scans, entry and departure registration, cross-dock movements, and damage assessment. Customers can use the portal to place orders around the clock, track shipments live, and access documents. Standard connections to DHL, UPS, GLS, and DPD support automated shipment assignment and tracking updates. Other listed integrations include onboard systems from Trimble, Transics, FleetGO, Webfleet, and Volvo Dynafleet, PTV route planning, accounting packages, and PayHours; functionality may vary by onboard computer connection. MendriX operates the SaaS platform, including availability, data security, and updates. A 30-day demo is available after submitting a form. The maker sets monthly usage costs with each customer based on required modules; the Economy plan is listed at $129 a month.

TruckingOffice provides TMS and ELD software for owner-operators and fleet builders, with web, Android, and iOS access. The TMS tracks dispatch details and invoices, including payment status and overdue invoices. Its IFTA reporting tracks miles and fuel gallons by state, calculating mileage automatically with PC*Miler. Pro plans add load planning, LTL dispatch, factoring and remit-to support, and driver settlement management. The ELD app supports driver logs, duty-status changes, daily log certification, and roadside inspection reports; its vehicle interface device reads the truck’s ECM and connects to a phone or tablet by Bluetooth. TMS plans range from $25 a month for Basic Owner/Operator to $130 a month for Pro Fleet, with truck counts and workflows varying by plan. ELD options include $23 a month or $240 a year. A 30-day trial is offered. The TMS page states there are no additional-user fees or contracts and that customers can cancel at any time. Free support is advertised.