Trucking software
Trucking software for small fleets under 10 trucks
Once you've got a few drivers besides yourself, the calculus changes from pure owner-operator tools - you now need to actually dispatch and manage other people, not just track your own loads. But you're still nowhere near needing (or being able to afford) a platform built for a 100-truck carrier.
What changes once you have a few trucks
With one truck, you mostly need invoicing and IFTA. With three to ten trucks and drivers who aren't you, you start needing real dispatch (assigning loads to specific drivers and trucks), driver communication, and some visibility into where every truck actually is - without yet needing terminal management, complex settlement rules, or the accounting depth a 100-truck carrier requires.
What to prioritize at this size
- Fast onboarding - you don't have a dedicated IT or ops person to manage a long implementation.
- Modular or usage-based pricing - you want to pay for what you use now and add features as you grow, not commit to an enterprise contract sized for a fleet you don't have yet.
- A driver app your drivers will actually use - adoption matters more at this size, since you don't have an ops team to enforce compliance.
Motive
Per-vehicle monthly pricing, with tiers based on which modules (ELD only vs. full fleet management) you need
The clearest fit in this range - modular pricing means you're not paying for enterprise fleet-management depth you don't need yet, and onboarding is generally faster than the full-suite competitors.
Read the full Motive review →If your fleet is closer to 1-2 trucks and dispatch complexity isn't really the issue yet - it's mostly invoicing and paperwork - a lighter, cheaper tool like TruckingOffice may still be the better starting point even with a couple of trucks added. Compare based on which problem is actually costing you time right now, not just fleet size on paper.