FLEETSIFTBuild a shortlist
Independent research for trucking software buyers

Shortlist trucking software before sales gets involved.

We read vendor pricing pages, product documentation and commercial terms so you can compare TMS, ELD, telematics and fleet software without starting with ten demos.

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18 platforms checked5 buying categories5 publish starting prices0 paid ranking positions
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TMSFleet managementTelematicsELDDriver management
Three places to start

Use FleetSift from wherever you are in the buying process.

You do not need to read the whole site. Pick the part that matches the decision you are trying to make now.

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Find your fit

Start with the operation you actually run.

Work through three short steps covering your operation, fleet size, workflow, hard requirements and implementation appetite. We will cut the list down from there.

Run the matcher →02
Check the money

See what pricing is public before you talk to sales.

We separate real starting prices, published pricing structures and products that still require a quote.

Check pricing →03
Compare the finalists

Put the last two side by side.

Compare scope, fit, implementation and the tradeoffs that matter before you book another demo.

Compare vendors →
A few useful price anchors

What selected vendors actually publish.

Not a ranking. These examples show how differently trucking-software vendors price and position their products.

SoftwareCategoryPrice signalBest fit
TruckbaseTMSFrom $290/moSmall and growing carriers that want a focused trucking TMS without enterprise-level complexityReview →
AlvysTMSFrom $514/moGrowing carriers and logistics companies that want dispatch, safety, accounting and integrations in one TMSReview →
Rose RocketTMSFrom $2,080/moLarger or more complex freight operations that need configurable workflows and enterprise-grade TMS depthReview →
Platform ScienceTelematicsUsage-based quoteEnterprise and growth fleets that want an extensible in-cab telematics platform, certified ELD, driver apps and a marketplace-based software stackReview →
MotiveFleet ManagementQuote-basedFleets prioritizing ELD compliance, telematics, AI dash cams, safety and vehicle visibilityReview →
SamsaraFleet ManagementQuote-basedGrowing and enterprise fleets that want telematics, cameras, safety and connected-operations toolingReview →
AzugaFleet ManagementFrom $25/vehicle/moFleets that want transparent per-vehicle GPS pricing with driver safety, maintenance, fuel, ELD and dash-camera optionsReview →
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Pairs worth comparing

Only compare products that could realistically make the same shortlist.

We skip fake matchups between tools that solve different jobs. These pairs compete for the same kind of buyer.

01Fleet platform comparison

Motive vs Samsara

Two broad fleet platforms compared on safety, telematics and buying complexity.

Compare →02Fleet telematics comparison

Samsara vs Geotab

Broad connected operations vs an extensible telematics ecosystem with a large integration marketplace.

Compare →03Telematics comparison

Motive vs Geotab

Trucking-first safety and ELD workflows vs an extensible telematics ecosystem.

Compare →
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Need a faster answer?

Work through three short steps and get a sensible place to start.

No account. No email. Paid relationships are not used to order the results.

2-minute matcher

Three short steps. Get a sensible starting point.

No email or account required
01What do you operate?Carrier, broker, 3PL or private fleet
02What has to improve?Dispatch, telematics, safety, maintenance, driver operations or enterprise depth
03What matters in the buying process?Pricing visibility, balanced fit or enterprise depth

We remove products that miss your operating model, primary workflow or hard requirements first. Then we order what is left by fleet fit, pricing visibility and implementation tolerance. Sponsorship is ignored.

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Before you book demos

Know what to ask before the call turns into a proposal.

Demo checklist

24 questions to ask before you sign a trucking-software contract.

Cover pricing, implementation, support, data ownership, renewal and exit terms before the proposal becomes a contract.

Open checklist →Pricing

How much does a TMS cost in 2026?

Published starting prices, products that require a quote and the costs that sit outside the headline subscription.

Read guide →Small fleets

What a fleet of 3–10 trucks should require from a TMS.

Prioritize the workflow you need now without paying for enterprise complexity too early.

Read guide →
Shortlist first

Book demos after you know which vendors are worth your time.

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