The Modern TMS
Built for Trucking
Lugixa is the trucking TMS that gives carriers enterprise-grade freight management without the enterprise price tag. Dispatch loads, manage drivers, track compliance, and analyze profitability — from one dashboard.
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What is a trucking TMS?
Trucking TMS — Defined
A trucking TMS (Transportation Management System) is software that manages the complete logistics workflow for trucking carriers — from load booking and driver assignment through real-time tracking, compliance monitoring, document handling, and financial reporting. It serves as the operational backbone of a carrier's business, replacing spreadsheets, whiteboards, and phone-based dispatch with a centralized, automated system.
Modern cloud-based TMS platforms like Lugixa are built specifically for small and mid-size carriers, offering the same operational visibility that enterprise fleets have — without requiring dedicated IT teams or six-figure software contracts.
A Complete TMS for Modern Carriers
Load Management
Create, dispatch, and track every load through its full lifecycle — from booking through final invoice.
- ✓Load creation with full freight details
- ✓Driver and truck assignment
- ✓Status tracking: pending → assigned → delivered
- ✓Load history and reporting
Driver & Fleet Management
Manage every driver and truck in your fleet with complete profiles, compliance tracking, and status visibility.
- ✓Driver profiles with CDL and medical card tracking
- ✓Truck inventory and maintenance records
- ✓Real-time status for drivers and trucks
- ✓Team drive support
Compliance & Documents
Stay FMCSA compliant and manage all your freight documents in one place.
- ✓HOS status monitoring
- ✓BOL upload and cloud storage
- ✓IFTA mileage tracking by state
- ✓License and medical card expiry alerts
Financial Analytics
Know exactly how much you made on every load — before you accept it and after you deliver it.
- ✓Profit per load calculation
- ✓Cost per mile and revenue per mile
- ✓Fuel cost and driver pay breakdown
- ✓Lane profitability analysis
Trucking TMS FAQ
What does TMS stand for in trucking?
TMS stands for Transportation Management System (or Trucking Management System). In the trucking industry, a TMS is software that manages the complete freight operations workflow — from load booking and driver dispatch to real-time tracking, compliance, document handling, and financial reporting.
What is a trucking TMS used for?
A trucking TMS is used to centralize and automate freight operations. Core uses include load creation and dispatch, driver and truck assignment, real-time shipment tracking, BOL and document management, invoice generation, HOS compliance monitoring, IFTA mileage tracking, and profit and cost analytics across all loads.
How much does trucking TMS software cost?
Trucking TMS software ranges from $99/month for small-fleet platforms like Lugixa to $1,000+/month for enterprise systems like Oracle TMS. Lugixa's Starter plan is $99.99/month for up to 5 trucks, Growth is $249.99/month for up to 15 trucks, and Enterprise pricing is available for larger fleets.
Does Lugixa work as a TMS for small trucking companies?
Yes. Lugixa is purpose-built for small and mid-size trucking companies. The Starter plan supports owner-operators and fleets up to 5 trucks, Growth supports up to 15 trucks, and Enterprise is available for larger operations. All plans include the full TMS feature set.
What features should a trucking TMS have?
A complete trucking TMS should include load creation and dispatch, driver and truck management, GPS tracking, BOL document upload, HOS compliance monitoring, IFTA mileage logging, profit and cost calculations, invoice generation, and broker communication tools. Lugixa includes all of these.
Can a TMS help with IFTA compliance?
Yes. Lugixa's TMS automatically tracks total miles and deadhead miles by state for every load, giving you the data needed to file quarterly IFTA fuel tax reports without manual calculation.
Is cloud-based TMS better than desktop TMS for trucking?
For most trucking companies, yes. Cloud-based TMS platforms like Lugixa are accessible from any device anywhere, automatically updated, require no local installation, and can be used by drivers, dispatchers, and owners simultaneously from different locations.
How do I switch to Lugixa from my current TMS?
Start a free Lugixa trial and add your trucks, drivers, and dispatcher accounts — this takes most carriers under 30 minutes. New loads start fresh in Lugixa. You can export historical load data from your previous TMS as CSV for your records.
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