$22 per truck per month on the annual plan (Essential, ≤ 100 trucks); higher-volume pricing available above 100 trucks
Not publicly disclosed; third-party industry sources cite annual costs typically in the $30,000 to $200,000+ range depending on fleet size, modules, and contract terms [M1]
Asset-based, flat per truck, unlimited user seats; Essential through Enterprise tiers
Enterprise licensing (on-premise) or hosted/cloud (LoadMaster web); custom-quoted [M2]
Pricing available on request
USPS, livestock, reefer, cross-border, brokerage, specialized hauling, general freight
Truckload, LTL, refrigerated, dedicated, intermodal, tanker, brokerage, 3PL, private fleet [M2]
Industry-specific modules included at no additional monthly charge, on every tier
Modules priced separately by configuration; freight verticals supported through McLeod's broad solution set rather than vertical-specific built-in modules [M2]
Approximately 30 days or less
Third-party industry coverage commonly cites 6 to 12 month implementations [M3]
Onboarding starts at $2,500 with additional integrations, EDIs, and training added as required
Implementation costs reported in the $10,000 to $100,000+ range depending on complexity per third-party industry coverage [M1, M4]
Hosted natively with no per-transaction fees; different tiers have access to unique EDI advantages
Extensive EDI integration ecosystem available through Certified Partners [M2]
AI-native architecture, trained on your own lane data: Route and Load Optimization, Auto-Assignment, Intelligent Load-building, and many more
AI features added in v25.2 including message prioritization, draft quote generation, and automated order creation [M5]
Jonas Software, 35+ years in vertical-market software
McLeod Software, founded by Tom McLeod, Birmingham AL; private
14,000+ trucks, 12 million+ shipments
"~1,200 customers in North America" per company statement [M6]
Comparison based on publicly available information as of May 2026. Pricing structures may change, so verify current details with each provider.
Tracx publishes every tier on the pricing page with full features and transparent pricing for every fleet size. McLeod does not publish list pricing; implementation is custom-quoted, with third-party sources placing implementation costs in the $10,000 to $100,000+ range depending on complexity.
$22
Full dispatch, billing, compliance, mobile app, AI dispatch suggestions, route optimizer, all industry modules, unlimited user seats, standard email support.
$29
Essential plus carrier and customer portals, AI custom report builder, scheduled reports, phone support, purchase orders, multi-currency, 1 free EDI connection
$34
Premium plus FreightBid AI, KPI scorecards, multi-division support, read-only API access, batch invoicing, priority/DM support, 2 free EDI connections
Call for Quote
Platinum plus custom programming, private server deployment, dedicated support; 50% off all EDI setup costs
Tier prices reflect annual plan rates for fleets of 100 trucks or fewer. Higher-volume pricing available above 100 trucks. Enterprise pricing available on request.
See tracxtms.com/pricing for complete details.
For a fleet at this size, the gap between published Tracx tiers and McLeod's custom-quoted enterprise pricing becomes concrete. Below is what each platform looks like at 50 trucks, based on publicly available information.
$1,100
Flat per truck, unlimited users, all industry modules included
$1,450
Adds portals, AI reporting, phone support, purchase orders
$1,700
Adds advanced AI, multi-division, API access, batch invoicing
Call for Quote
Custom programming, private deployment, dedicated support
Available on Request
Implementation reported in the $10,000 to $100,000+ range per third-party industry coverage [M1, M4]
A 50-truck fleet on Tracx Essential pays $1,100 per month at $22 per truck on the annual plan, with every industry module included and unlimited user seats. The total first-year cost on Tracx Premium (the most common tier) runs approximately $24,000 all-in, including onboarding. McLeod's first-year cost varies significantly based on configuration but typically begins at multiples of that figure, before subscription and ongoing licensing fees.
Pricing comparison based on publicly available information as of May 2026.
Industry coverage from PCS Software cites McLeod and TMW implementations commonly running 6 to 12 months. For a carrier needing operational improvement on a quarterly timeline rather than an annual one, that difference is decisive, especially when the cost of running disconnected tools or spreadsheets accumulates every month an implementation drags on.
Tracx is designed to get your operation live in approximately 30 days or less, including data migration from your previous system. Every Tracx customer gets a dedicated implementation contact for the first year, and historical data migration is included at no extra cost. The path from signed contract to functional platform measures in weeks rather than fiscal quarters.
McLeod's flagship LoadMaster has been in market for decades and offers both on-premise and hosted deployment options. Each path comes with its own infrastructure considerations, version management, and IT involvement, which adds complexity for carriers that prefer not to maintain server environments.
Tracx is fully cloud-native with no servers to maintain, no software to install, and automatic updates that deploy without IT involvement. Your operation is accessible from any internet-connected device, dispatchers work from anywhere, and your team always has the latest version of the platform without scheduled downtime or manual upgrades.
Third-party industry coverage reports McLeod annual costs typically in the $30,000 to $200,000+ range depending on fleet size and modules, with implementation in the $10,000 to $100,000+ range depending on complexity. Custom integrations, data migration, and ongoing licensing add to the multi-year commitment.
Tracx onboarding is published transparently at $2,500 with additional integrations and training added as required. For a 50-truck fleet, the total first-year cost of Tracx Premium runs approximately $24,000 all-in, including onboarding. The Tracx model is designed so a carrier can budget the full first-year spend from public information, before any sales conversation.
McLeod pricing is available through their sales team and is custom-quoted per customer. Without published tiers or implementation cost guidance, evaluating McLeod against other platforms typically requires a sales conversation before meaningful comparison can happen.
Tracx publishes every tier and onboarding cost on the pricing page, with starting prices, included features, and clear tier differences visible before a sales conversation. For carriers building a TMS budget or comparing options across multiple vendors, transparent published pricing makes the evaluation significantly faster.
McLeod added AI features in v25.2 (released in 2025), including message prioritization, draft quote generation, and automated order creation. The AI additions are part of an ongoing platform modernization effort that builds on McLeod's 35+ years of TMS development.
Tracx is AI-native, with AI built into the platform architecture from the ground up. Load matching from inbox to dispatch in minutes, BOL extraction, exception detection, route optimization, and per-load margin intelligence trained on 13 months of your own lane data are all native AI capabilities, included at every tier of the platform. For carriers prioritizing AI-driven workflow automation, the difference between AI as a recent platform addition and AI as the architectural foundation matters in both capability depth and pace of ongoing improvement.
Tracx connects directly to the tools your operation already runs, all managed from a single add-ons panel inside the platform. The native integration list spans accounting, payroll, ELDs, telematics, visibility, load boards, factoring, fuel, customs, dashcams, and more.
QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, Sage, Xero, Paycom
Direct Integrations: Samsara, Motive, Verizon Connect, Geotab, Omnitracs, Zonar, Rand McNally, EROAD, Titan, FleetComplete, Prometheus, ISAAC Instruments, FourKites, project44, MacroPoint
Plus 290+ ELD and telematics providers through the Tracx Terminal universal API integration. If your current ELD or fleet tracking platform isn't listed above, it's very likely already supported through Terminal. This is a meaningful advantage over most TMS platforms, which limit you to a fixed list of GPS partners.
DAT Freight, Loadlink, DAT Factoring, Atlas Factoring, Triumph, MyCarrierPackets
Thermo King, Carrier Transicold, Tive, Ship.Cars, Super Dispatch, CarShipIO, Oversize.io
EFS Fuel Cards, ProMiles, BorderConnect, Terminal universal API
Twilio SMS, Google Calendar, Outlook Calendar
Lytx, Netradyne
USPS, Kellogg, Walmart, Penske, Ryder, C.H. Robinson, DHL, Molson Coors, BNSF, FarEYE, TQL, Canadian Tire, Princeton TMX, plus custom EDI connections built on request
McLeod offers 180+ integration solutions through 130+ Certified Partners. The integration ecosystem is broad; the trade-off is the implementation complexity and timeline that comes with enterprise integration architecture managed through partner relationships rather than native connections.
[M1] Software Finder LoadMaster cost overview: "estimated LoadMaster cost typically falls in the range of $30,000 to $200,000+ /year… implementation and setup ($10,000–$100,000), data migration ($5,000–$30,000)." https://softwarefinder.com/fleet-management-software/loadmaster
[M2] McLeod Software product and solutions pages. https://www.mcleodsoftware.com/solutions/
[M3] PCS Software, "Best Trucking Dispatch Software": "Enterprise platforms like McLeod and TMW run 6-12 months." https://pcssoft.com/blog/best-trucking-dispatch-software/
[M4] Toro TMS, "What's the Best TMS Software for Your Trucking Company?": "new customers can expect implementation costs to start at $100,000+ with ongoing licensing and customer support fees." https://www.torotms.com/blog/best-tms-software-for-trucking-company
[M5] Heavy Duty Trucking, "McLeod's New TMS Release Promises Smarter Planning, Faster Invoicing, and AI-Powered Operations" (Version 25.2). https://www.truckinginfo.com/news/mcleods-new-tms-release-promises-smarter-planning-faster-invoicing-and-ai-powered-operations-for-trucking-companies-and-freight-brokers
[M6] FreightWaves, "McLeod Software integrates FreightWaves TRAC truckload spot rates": "McLeod Software… has built TMS software for the trucking industry for 35 years and established a broad base of 1,200 customers in North America." https://www.freightwaves.com/news/mcleod-software-integrates-freightwaves-trac-truckload-spot-rates-with-powerbroker-loadmaster
