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ShipperGuide TMS

by Loadsmart · Since 2014
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Quick facts
VendorLoadsmart
Year launched2014
StatusActive
Location200 W. Jackson Blvd Suite 1600 Chicago, IL. 60606
Countries servedGlobal
Languages12
Integrations2+
Free tier
Free trial
Contact salesYES

About ShipperGuide TMS

ShipperGuide TMS is a transportation management system from Loadsmart that supports freight management operations. It includes procurement, execution, and reporting features so users can gain insights and improve their shipping processes. The platform provides live market benchmarking for savings of up to 35% per lane, reduces time spent on rate procurement activities by 83%, and allows easy onboarding of the entire team within 60 minutes. With its user-friendly interface, even the least tech-savvy individuals can navigate the system effectively. Key capabilities: procurement management execution tracking reporting analytics live market benchmarking team onboarding Best for: logistics professionals that need to improve shipping operations efficiently.

ShipperGuide TMS from Loadsmart is a cloud-based transportation management system designed to simplify freight operations for shippers and third-party logistics providers by consolidating planning, procurement, execution, tracking, and settlement into a single platform. It enables users to source both spot and contract freight, access competitive pricing, manage carrier relationships, tender loads efficiently, and monitor shipments in real time, while also handling invoicing, documentation, and freight audit processes, reducing the need for multiple disconnected tools. The platform’s intuitive interface allows quick onboarding, making it accessible to teams with varying levels of technical expertise, and its dashboards provide insights into carrier performance, mode optimization, and rate benchmarking, helping organizations reduce costs and improve reliability. Advanced analytics, powered by Loadsmart’s FreightIntel, give users data-driven insights into spending patterns, shipment trends, and opportunities for operational improvement, supporting more strategic decision-making without requiring dedicated in-house analysts. Integration with internal systems and third-party carriers ensures seamless data flow, while automated alerts and reporting enhance transparency across the supply chain.

Pros & Cons

What users like
  • +All-in-one TMS handling planning, procurement, execution, billing, and freight audit, reducing the need for multiple tools.
  • +Supports multiple freight types and modes, providing flexibility for diverse logistics needs.
  • +Rate benchmarking and bidding tools help secure competitive pricing and fair carrier contracts.
  • +Shipment tracking, documentation, and freight audit improve transparency, reduce billing errors, and enhance logistics control.
  • +Built-in analytics and AI-powered insights identify inefficiencies, optimize carrier selection, reduce costs, and support better decision-making.
What users flag
  • The breadth of features may require a learning curve and initial staff training.
  • May be more than needed for very small shippers or low-volume freight users.
  • Effectiveness relies on accurate and timely data input; delays or errors reduce benefits.
  • Advanced features like benchmarking, AI insights, and integrations may require full system adoption and configuration.
  • Carrier or region coverage may be limited outside the platform’s primary network, affecting real-time rates or tendered capacity.

Features

Key features

Unified Freight Planning, Procurement & Execution Platform
Plan shipments, procure carriers (spot or contract), tender loads, and manage execution end-to-end from a single system.
Multi-Modal Freight Support
Handles full-truckload (FTL), less-than-truckload (LTL/PTL), expedited, drayage, and intermodal freight for flexibility across transport modes.
Carrier Selection, Rate Benchmarking & Tendering Tools
Compare rates, invite carriers from your network or marketplace, run bids or RFPs, and award shipments based on cost and performance.
Shipment Tracking, Visibility & Document Management
Monitor shipments end-to-end, schedule appointments, generate shipping documents, and centralize records.
Freight Audit, Invoice Reconciliation & Settlement Workflow
Audit invoices, handle accessorial charges, resolve disputes, and manage carrier payments to reduce billing errors and simplify freight accounting.

Additional features

Spot & Contract Freight Procurement with Bidding / Auction Tools
Create bids or RFPs for lanes, aggregate shipments, compare carriers, and award contracts or spot loads efficiently.
Load Tendering and Carrier Network Management
Tender loads via a portal or EDI, manage internal or external carrier networks, and support dynamic carrier sourcing.
Shipment Execution & Mode / Carrier Optimization
Choose optimal mode or carrier for each shipment using rate comparisons to balance cost, speed, and service level.
Analytics, Benchmarking & Performance Monitoring (Including AI-Assisted Intelligence)
Track costs, carrier performance, load efficiency, and identify savings or optimization opportunities with analytics and AI insights.
Integration & Data Connectivity (ERP, WMS, Visibility Systems, Carrier EDI)
Integrate with enterprise systems and carrier/visibility tools for seamless data flow from order generation to shipment completion.

Pricing

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Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
12
Interface languages
9
Billing currencies

Interface languages

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Billing currencies

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