# Diesel TMS

> Diesel TMS is a free transportation management system that combines trucking and brokerage in one platform. It gives owner-operators, small fleets, and growing freight brokerages everything they need to manage loads, dispatches, quotes, invoicing, drivers, and fleet — with AI-powered tools, a built-in driver app, drag-and-drop dispatching, and QuickBooks Online integration. Free to sign up, free to use, no credit card required.

Diesel TMS helps trucking companies, freight brokers, dispatchers, and back-office teams understand the platform's capabilities, pricing, integrations, and free tools, and find the best next step for evaluating the software.

Key facts:

- Platform: SaaS transportation management system for trucking and brokerage in one
- Primary users: owner-operators, small-to-midsize fleets, and freight brokerages running FTL and LTL operations
- Pricing: Free forever plan with unlimited users, loads, and customers (ad-supported); paid ad-free and hourly plans available
- Key capabilities: AI Email to Quote, AI Search, drag-and-drop dispatching, driver app, rate confirmation builder, fleet management, QuickBooks Online integration
- Key differentiators: genuinely free (no user/load/customer limits), free onboarding and live human support, AI automation, all-in-one trucking + brokerage
- Built by: Easy Does InTech, LLC — 3+ decades of logistics industry experience

## Pricing

Every plan includes unlimited users, loads, and customers. The only differences between plans are price, ads, and support level.

### TMS Unlimited — FREE

Free forever with non-intrusive banner ads. No credit card required. No billing.

- Build & Manage Loads, Dispatching, and Quotes
- Email Rate Confirmations, BOL's, Quotes
- AI Email/File to Quote
- Driver App (Tracking, Logging, Permits & More)
- Maintenance & Expense Tracking
- API Access
- QuickBooks Online Integration (2 Way)
- 123Loadboard Integration
- MyCarrierPortal Integration
- Factoring Integration
- Email Integration
- Chat with your Team
- Multi-Currency & Currency Conversion
- Dark Mode & Customizable UI
- Customizable Navbar & UI
- Logo Upload & White Labeling
- Unlimited Users, Loads, Customers
- Unlimited Carriers, Customers, Drivers, Trucks, Loads, Quotes, Users
- Over 500 Permission Settings
- Customer & Carrier Portal
- Double-Entry Accounting with General Ledger
- Invoicing & Receive Payments
- Pay Carriers, Vendors & Drivers
- Income / Payroll Tax Estimation
- ACH File Download & Check Printing
- Mileage Calculation
- E-Signatures
- Autosave Draft
- Smart Data Import
- Universal Carrier Database
- Carrier Reviews & Comments
- 150+ Point Inspection / Pre-Trip Checklist
- Drag & Drop File Upload
- Rate Confirmation Builder
- Customizable Load List
- Phone, Email, Chat & Remote Support
- Free Tutorials & Onboarding

### TMS Pro — $40 / User / Month

All standard features, ad-free, with a dedicated account representative. Fixed monthly cost per active user.

- All Standard Features
- No Ads
- Dedicated Account Representative & Support
- Fixed Monthly Cost

### TMS Flex — $0.40 / User / Hour

All standard features, ad-free, billed hourly per user. Accrues only while a user is logged in — pay nothing for users who don't log in, and pay very little for infrequent users.

- All Standard Features
- No Ads
- Dedicated Account Representative & Support
- Accrues only when logged in
- No Minimum

Billing notes:

- No contracts
- No "setup" fees
- No minimum fees
- No confusing proration
- Dedicated account representative (paid plans)
- Pay nothing for users who don't log in
- Pay nothing until the end of the first month
- Retain access to your data for 10 years, even if you leave
- We offer a 10% Military / Veteran Discount

## Features

- AI Email to Quote: Easily convert emails and files into quotes with our AI Email to Quote feature. Either upload your documents, or configure your email server to automatically forward emails to our system. Our AI will extract the relevant information and create quotes for you in seconds - all free.
- Easy Data Import: Easily Import Data from a CSV file with our Smart CSV Importer. It maps your data to our system and imports your data in minutes, not months - completely free.
- Rate Confirmation Builder: Our Rate Confirmation Builder allows you to create professional, customized rate confirmations in seconds. Simply enter the details of the load, and our system will generate a rate confirmation that you can email to your customers with just a few clicks - all free.
- Drag & Drop Dispatching: Our Drag & Drop Dispatching feature allows you to easily manage your loads and drivers with a simple drag-and-drop interface. You can quickly assign loads to drivers, rearrange your dispatches, and keep track of everything in real-time - for free.
- Driver App: Our Driver App is designed to keep your drivers connected and informed on the go. With features like real-time load tracking, electronic logging, and easy access to important documents, our Driver App helps your drivers stay organized and efficient while on the road - 100% free.
- Free Onboarding & Support: We offer free onboarding and support to all of our customers. Our team is here to help you get up and running quickly, and we provide ongoing support to ensure that you get the most out of our system. We also have dozens of step-by-step tutorials and articles to help you navigate our system and learn how to use all of our features - free of charge.
- Detailed Permissions: Our Detailed Permissions system allows you to control exactly who has access to what within your TMS. With over 500 permission settings, you can customize access for each user to ensure that they only see the information and features that are relevant to their role. This level of control helps you maintain security and streamline your operations by giving your team members the tools they need without overwhelming them with unnecessary options - all for free.
- Customized Load & Dispatch List: Our Load List provides a comprehensive overview of all your loads in one place. Easily filter and sort your loads by status, customer, date, and more. Quickly access load details, documents, and communication history with just a few clicks - all for free.
- Dashboard: Our Dashboard provides you with a comprehensive overview of your operations at a glance. With customizable widgets and real-time data, you can easily track key metrics, monitor load statuses, and stay on top of your business performance. The Dashboard is designed to help you make informed decisions quickly and efficiently, giving you the insights you need to optimize your operations and grow your business - no card required.
- Load Management: Our Load Management features allow you to easily create and manage your loads, dispatches, and quotes all in one place. With our intuitive interface, you can quickly build loads, assign them to drivers, and track their progress from start to finish. Our system also allows you to easily manage your dispatches and quotes, so you can stay organized and efficient while running your business - no payment required.
- AI Search: Our AI Search feature allows you to quickly find the information you need within your TMS using natural language queries. Whether you're looking for a specific load, customer, or document, simply type in your query and our AI will provide you with relevant results in seconds. This powerful search tool helps you save time and stay organized by making it easy to access the information you need when you need it - even this is free.
- Fleet Management: Our Fleet Management features allow you to keep track of your equipment and maintenance schedules, so you can stay on top of your fleet's needs and avoid costly breakdowns. With our system, you can easily manage your fleet's information, schedule maintenance, and track repairs all in one place - this one does cost - just kidding! this is free too.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is it really free?
Yes. Diesel TMS includes the tools you need to run your operation at no cost, supported by non-intrusive ads.

### Do I need a credit card?
No. Create an account and start working without entering a credit card.

### Can I import my current TMS data?
Yes. We help import customers, carriers, drivers, trucks, loads, and quotes during onboarding.

### Will someone help me?
Yes. Free onboarding and support from people who understand logistics are included.

### Is my data mine?
Yes. Your business data belongs to you, and you can take it with you whenever you choose.

### Is support included?
Yes. Free users receive phone, chat, email, and remote assistance.

### Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. There are no contracts or cancellation fees.

### Does it work for carriers and brokers?
Yes. Diesel TMS brings trucking, brokerage, and freight forwarding workflows together.

### What is a transportation management system (TMS)?
A transportation management system is software that plans, dispatches, tracks, and bills freight. Diesel TMS is a cloud-based TMS that combines dispatch software, load management, driver app tracking, invoicing, and trucking accounting in one place.

### Is there a free TMS for trucking?
Yes. Diesel TMS Unlimited is a free TMS for trucking companies, owner operators, and freight brokers with unlimited users and unlimited loads, no per-user fees, no setup fees, no contracts, and no credit card required. It is ad-supported; TMS Flex and TMS Pro remove ads.

### How much does TMS software cost?
Many TMS platforms charge $100 to $500+ per user per month plus setup fees. Diesel TMS costs $0 on the Unlimited plan, $0.40 per user per hour logged in on TMS Flex, or $40 per user per month on TMS Pro, with no contracts or minimums.

### Can a TMS handle both trucking and brokerage?
Diesel TMS is built for brokers with assets: dispatch your own trucks and drivers, broker loads to outside carriers, and run both from the same load list, accounting, and customer portal.

### Do owner operators and small fleets need a TMS?
Once you are tracking loads, rate confirmations, and invoices in spreadsheets, a TMS saves hours of back-office time. Diesel TMS is free for small trucking businesses, so owner operators can stop using spreadsheets for dispatch at no cost.

### What is the difference between a TMS and dispatch software?
Dispatch software assigns loads to drivers or carriers. A TMS covers the whole lifecycle: quoting, dispatching, tracking, documents, invoicing, carrier pay, driver pay, and accounting integrations such as QuickBooks Online. Diesel TMS includes both.

### How do I switch TMS software or import my data?
Diesel TMS includes a Smart Data Import for loads, customers, carriers, and locations from CSV or spreadsheets, plus free onboarding and training, so switching from another TMS or from Excel takes days, not months.

### Does Diesel TMS integrate with QuickBooks Online?
Yes. The two-way QuickBooks Online integration syncs customers, vendors, invoices, bills, payments, credit memos, and journal entries, and is included on every plan.

## Integrations

- QuickBooks Online (Accounting): The QuickBooks Online integration connects Diesel TMS with your accounting records. It imports the accounting data Diesel needs — chart of accounts, tax codes and rates, items, payment terms, customers, vendors (carriers), and company preferences — and exports financial transactions from Diesel to QuickBooks Online, including invoices, bills, payments, credit memos, journal entries, driver advances, and attachments. Auto-export and auto-update jobs plus QuickBooks Online webhooks keep records in sync. https://www.dieseltms.com/partners/quickbooks
- 123Loadboard (Load Board): Diesel connects your loads and dispatches to 123Loadboard so you can post freight directly from your TMS, with per-user OAuth2 sign-in or a Flex service-account mode, posting defaults, built-in 123Loadboard messaging, and webhook status updates. Requires a 123Loadboard poster subscription. https://www.dieseltms.com/partners/123loadboard
- MyCarrierPortal (Carrier Compliance): Brings authority, insurance, safety, inspections, crashes, W-9/TIN match, ratings, and other carrier compliance data into the Diesel carrier profile, plus carrier onboarding, risk assessments, monitoring, and carrier actions, with webhook updates. Requires a MyCarrierPortal (Descartes) subscription with API credentials. https://www.dieseltms.com/partners/mycarrierportal
- Cargo Chief (Load Board): Diesel connects your loads and dispatches with Cargo Chief so you can publish freight from where you manage it, with machine-to-machine or per-user authentication and webhook status updates. Requires a Cargo Chief account with API credentials. https://www.dieseltms.com/partners/cargo-chief
- Wanload (Load Board): Register a Wanload account from inside Diesel, post loads and dispatches to Wanload, and keep posting state current via webhooks and status polling. Sandbox mode is available for testing. Requires a payment method on file with Wanload. https://www.dieseltms.com/partners/wanload
- Samsara (Telematics / ELD): Syncs Samsara telematics and ELD data — locations, drivers, trucks, vehicle mileage, IFTA jurisdiction, trailers, forms, live stats, speed levels, and alerts — into Diesel, with webhook processing and driver messaging via Samsara. Requires a Samsara account with API access and admin OAuth approval. https://www.dieseltms.com/partners/samsara
- Motive (Telematics / ELD): Syncs Motive fleet, driver, vehicle, trailer, groups and tags, forms, document forms, inspection reports, HOS clocks and violations, fuel purchases, IFTA trip data, fault codes, and vehicle locations into Diesel, plus webhook management and driver messaging. Requires a Motive Fleet plan with API access. https://www.dieseltms.com/partners/motive
- Apollo.io (Sales & CRM): Connects Apollo people and organization data with Diesel contacts and customers — search and enrich prospects from Diesel, import/export records both ways, sync sequences, lists, custom fields, and tasks, with field mapping and a token-protected webhook. Requires an Apollo.io plan with API access. https://www.dieseltms.com/partners/apollo
- Zapier (Automation): The Diesel TMS Zapier app turns Diesel activity into automated workflows across thousands of apps including Slack, Google Sheets, email tools, and CRMs, with created/updated triggers for loads, dispatches, quotes, orders, check calls, customers, carriers, drivers, trucks, trailers, locations, contacts, equipment, products, categories, and statuses. Requires a Zapier account. https://www.dieseltms.com/partners/zapier

## Comparisons

Diesel TMS integrations for comparison: 9,000+ app integrations via Zapier, plus native QuickBooks Online, 123Loadboard, MyCarrierPortal, Samsara & Motive ELD, factoring, email, and an open API — all included free. A downloadable PDF summary of all comparisons is available at https://www.dieseltms.com/compare/summary.pdf.

- Diesel TMS vs Tai TMS — https://www.dieseltms.com/compare/tai-tms — Tai TMS pricing: Starts at $995/month for 2 users with a 200-shipment cap. Key differences: Tai TMS caps shipments at 200-2,500/month and carrier profiles at 500-6,000 per plan; Diesel TMS has no shipment, carrier, or load caps on any plan. Tai TMS starts at $995/month; Diesel TMS offers a $0 full-featured free tier, $40/user/month Pro, or $0.40/user/hour Flex. Tai TMS is focused on freight brokers only; Diesel TMS serves brokers, carriers, and hybrid operations in one platform. Diesel TMS includes built-in double-entry accounting and a driver mobile app; Tai TMS does not. Integrations: Claims 500+ API and EDI integrations, including 100+ direct carrier connections.
- Diesel TMS vs Ascend TMS — https://www.dieseltms.com/compare/ascend-tms — Ascend TMS pricing: $69-$149/user/month depending on tier, plus separate DAT/Truckstop load board subscriptions; limited free version. Key differences: Ascend's free version is heavily limited; Diesel's free tier includes all features with the only trade-off being ads. Ascend gates features like EDI, KPIs, and CRM behind the $149/user Pro tier; Diesel has no feature gates between plans. Ascend requires separate paid DAT and Truckstop.com subscriptions for load boards; Diesel includes 123Loadboard integration. Diesel includes a driver mobile app, fleet maintenance, and built-in double-entry accounting; Ascend does not. Integrations: Claims 52+ integrations via its partner directory (load boards DAT/Truckstop, factoring/TriumphPay, ELD/GPS, carrier onboarding, communications).
- Diesel TMS vs Alvys TMS — https://www.dieseltms.com/compare/alvys-tms — Alvys TMS pricing: Starts at $514/month with usage-based (per-load) pricing. Key differences: Alvys has no free tier and requires a custom quote; Diesel offers a free tier and self-serve, transparent pricing. Alvys pricing scales with load volume; Diesel charges per user, not per load, so costs stay predictable. Diesel includes full double-entry accounting with a general ledger; Alvys has no built-in general ledger and relies on QuickBooks integration. Integrations: Claims 120+ integrations.
- Diesel TMS vs TMS.ai (Rose Rocket) — https://www.dieseltms.com/compare/tms-ai — TMS.ai pricing: Starts at $2,080/month with enterprise quotes reaching $20,000-$40,000/month plus $5,000-$50,000 implementation. Key differences: TMS.ai requires custom quotes and a sales process; Diesel is fully self-serve with published pricing. TMS.ai guarantees a 90-day go-live; Diesel lets you sign up and start booking loads the same day. TMS.ai charges $5,000-$50,000 for implementation; Diesel setup, onboarding, and training are free. TMS.ai has no free tier; Diesel's free plan includes all features. Integrations: Claims 20+ named partner integrations (Truckstop, DAT, Samsara, Motive, Geotab, Omnitracs, QuickBooks, RMIS, Microsoft Dynamics, SPS).
- Diesel TMS vs ITS Dispatch — https://www.dieseltms.com/compare/its-dispatch — ITS Dispatch pricing: Starts at $50/month plus a $40 initial charge; Carrier Pro is $99/month + $5/truck + $125 initial. Key differences: ITS Dispatch charges initial setup fees ($40-$125) on every plan; Diesel has zero setup or implementation costs. ITS Dispatch lacks built-in accounting, AI features, a driver mobile app, and API access; Diesel includes all of them. ITS Dispatch charges per-truck fees on Pro plans; Diesel includes unlimited trucks on every plan. ITS Dispatch is easy to outgrow; Diesel scales from 1 user to 100+ without switching platforms. Integrations: Claims 2+ core integrations (Truckstop load board and QuickBooks).
- Diesel TMS vs BrokerPro — https://www.dieseltms.com/compare/brokerpro — BrokerPro pricing: Starts at a $950/month minimum with volume-based pricing that increases as load count grows. Key differences: BrokerPro is broker-only; Diesel supports carriers, brokers, and hybrid operations in one platform. BrokerPro has a $950/month floor and no free tier; Diesel starts at $0/month. BrokerPro costs rise with load volume; Diesel pricing only scales with team size, not freight moved. BrokerPro lacks a driver mobile app and fleet management; Diesel includes both. Integrations: Claims 24+ named integrations (DAT, Truckstop, Highway, RMIS, MyCarrierPortal, MacroPoint, TruckerTools, QuickBooks, TriumphPay, PC Miler, e2open, Orderful, CloneOps AI, etc.).
- Diesel TMS vs TruckingOffice — https://www.dieseltms.com/compare/truckingoffice — TruckingOffice pricing: $25-$130/month priced by truck count (Basic or Pro), 30-day free trial, PC*MILER routing $5-$25/month add-on, broker plan $45/month. Key differences: TruckingOffice is a 30-day trial then $25-$130/month by truck count; Diesel TMS is free forever with unlimited trucks. TruckingOffice has no driver mobile app; Diesel TMS includes a free driver app with load tracking, check calls, and document scanning. TruckingOffice has no AI features or load board integration; Diesel TMS includes AI Email to Quote, AI Search, and 123Loadboard posting. TruckingOffice relies on a separate system for accounting; Diesel TMS has built-in double-entry accounting plus two-way QuickBooks Online sync. Integrations: Claims 5+ integrations (QuickBooks export/Online sync, ELD connections to Project44 and Highway).
- Diesel TMS vs Excel / Google Sheets — https://www.dieseltms.com/compare/excel-spreadsheets — Spreadsheets pricing: Google Sheets $0, Microsoft 365 about $6-$12/user/month. Key differences: Spreadsheets require typing each load 4-6 times across log, rate con, invoice, settlement, and IFTA; Diesel TMS enters data once or extracts it by AI from email. Spreadsheets use manual templates for rate confirmations, BOLs, and invoices; Diesel generates and emails them in one click. Spreadsheets give drivers and customers no access; Diesel includes a free driver app and customer/carrier portals. Spreadsheets have no permissions or audit trail; Diesel has 500+ granular permissions, and a smart CSV importer migrates existing sheets in minutes. Integrations: No native TMS integrations — data moves by copy/paste or manual import/export.
- Diesel TMS vs Datatruck — https://www.dieseltms.com/compare/datatruck — Datatruck pricing: $99/month Basic (up to 6 trucks, 5 users), $299/month Pro (up to 19 trucks, 10 users), $499/month Big Fleet (up to 30 trucks), Enterprise custom; AI Dispatcher +$399/month, AI Updater +$99/month, Fintruck accounting +$99/month, EDI $499/connection. Key differences: Datatruck has a 14-day trial then $99-$499/month plus paid add-ons; Diesel TMS is $0/month with every feature included. Datatruck caps users at 5-10 below the $499/month tier; Diesel TMS includes unlimited users and trucks on every plan. Datatruck is carriers-only with no brokerage workflows; Diesel TMS serves carriers, brokers, and hybrid operations in one account. Datatruck charges $99-$399/month for AI features and $99/month for accounting; Diesel TMS includes AI Email to Quote, AI Search, and built-in accounting free. Integrations: Claims 150+ integrations plus an open API.

## Free Tools

- [BOL Generator](https://www.dieseltms.com/bol_generator): Create professional bill of lading PDFs with shipper, consignee, and freight details — no sign-up required.
- [Rate Confirmation Generator](https://www.dieseltms.com/rate_confirmation): Create professional rate confirmation PDFs in seconds — no account required.
- [IFTA Calculator](https://www.dieseltms.com/ifta_calculator): Estimate miles by state for fuel tax reporting, map your route, and download CSV and PDF reports — no sign-up required.
- [FMCSA Carrier Lookup](https://www.dieseltms.com/fmcsas): Search FMCSA carrier data and directory information for motor carriers.

## Contact & Company

- Company: Easy Does InTech, LLC (founded 2024)
- Phone: +1-417-373-3867
- Email: support@dieseltms.com
- Address: 120 19th Street North SUITE 201 PMB 751064, Birmingham, AL 35203, US
- Area served: US, CA, MX
- Languages: English, Spanish, French