Loads tracked in spreadsheets
Dispatch details scatter across sheets, texts and notebooks.
Trucking TMS Software
Trucking TMS Software for Small Carrier Fleets
Hawk Lane helps small trucking companies manage dispatch, drivers, trucks, trailers, documents, PODs, invoicing, settlements and customer updates from one cloud-based TMS.
Built for asset-based carriers that need a practical system without enterprise complexity.
- Dispatch, loads, and equipment in one browser workspace
- Documents and PODs attached to each load
- Free plan for up to 3 trucks — upgrade when you need more
Free plan available for up to 3 trucks · No desktop download · Guided setup available on paid plans
Hawk Lane TMS — Load workflow (demo)
Load HL-1042
Dallas, TX → Los Angeles, CA
When Dispatch Lives in Too Many Places, Growth Gets Messy
Small trucking companies often start with spreadsheets, phone calls and email. That can work for a few loads, but as the fleet grows, important details become harder to track.
Drivers calling for every update
Repetitive check calls eat dispatcher time.
PODs and documents arriving late
Paperwork lives in email, camera rolls and message threads.
Invoices delayed after delivery
Billing waits when delivery documents are hard to find.
Driver settlements calculated manually
Pay, advances and deductions become slow and error-prone.
Customers asking for status updates
Status calls pile up when customers cannot see shared load info.
A trucking TMS gives your team one place to manage the daily operation.
What Is a Trucking TMS?
A trucking TMS is software that helps carrier companies manage the movement of freight from booking to delivery and billing. For small carriers, the most useful TMS is not only a dispatch board — it also connects drivers, documents, customers, invoices, settlements and reporting.
- Dispatch and load management
- Driver updates
- Document storage
- POD collection
- Customer visibility
- Invoicing
- Driver settlements
- Load profitability
Hawk Lane is a carrier TMS for small fleets — practical cloud software for asset-based trucking companies, not a load board or broker marketplace.
From Load Creation to Final Invoice
One load flows from booking through delivery, documents, billing and settlement in a structured TMS workflow.
Create the load
Capture customer, lane, rate and appointment details.
Assign equipment
Assign driver, truck and trailer to the load.
Share trip details
Share pickup and delivery details with the team.
Track status
Record status updates as the load moves.
Collect documents
Collect POD, BOL and supporting paperwork.
Create the invoice
Bill from the completed load record.
Prepare settlement
Prepare driver settlement on paid plans.
Review profitability
Review revenue, cost and margin by load.
Trucking TMS Features Built for Daily Carrier Work
Practical modules for small fleets — with clear notes on what Free includes versus Growth, Pro and Custom.
Dispatch and Load Management
Keep load details, stops, appointments, equipment, documents and status updates organised in one place.
- Create and manage loads
- Assign drivers, trucks and trailers
- Track pickup and delivery milestones
- View active and completed loads
- Use templates for repeat lanes or customers
Trucking dispatch software details →
Driver Updates Without Endless Calls
Give drivers a simple way to view assigned loads, send updates and upload documents without relying only on phone calls or scattered messages.
- View assigned loads
- Update pickup and delivery status
- Upload PODs, BOLs and receipts
- Send updates back to dispatch
- Reduce repetitive check calls
Driver App is included in Growth, Pro and eligible Custom plans — not Free.
Keep Freight Documents Attached to the Load
Store key documents directly with the load record so your team does not have to search through emails, folders and message threads.
- Rate confirmations
- BOLs
- PODs
- Receipts
- Driver and customer documents
Move Faster From Delivery to Billing
Hawk Lane helps connect delivery documents, load revenue, expenses and driver payments so billing and settlements are easier to manage.
- Create load-linked invoices
- Track income and expenses
- Prepare driver settlements
- Record advances, deductions and pay details
- Review revenue, cost and margin
Driver settlements are a paid-plan feature. See driver settlement software.
Give Customers Better Visibility
For growing fleets, customer access can reduce repetitive status calls and help customers view shared load information, documents and invoices.
- Shared load status
- Customer-visible documents
- Invoices and POD access
- Reduced manual updates
- Private internal notes stay hidden
Customer Portal is included in Growth, Pro and eligible Custom plans.
Keep Trucks, Trailers and Driver Records Organised
Manage core fleet records and reminders so your operation has better visibility into equipment, drivers and document expiry.
- Truck records
- Trailer records
- Driver records
- Maintenance reminders
- Insurance and document expiry alerts
Hawk Lane helps organise records — it does not guarantee legal compliance or file authority for you.
Plans for Small Carrier Fleets
Company pricing by active truck count. Full comparison lives on the Carrier TMS pricing page.
Free
$0/month
Up to 3 active trucks
Core web TMS, loads, dispatch, documents, PODs and basic invoicing.
Free carrier TMS plan details →
Growth
$99/month
Up to 10 active trucks
Driver app, customer portal, settlements, reporting and guided initial setup.
Pro
$199/month
Up to 20 active trucks
Advanced reporting, priority onboarding, one standard migration and one supported standard integration.
QuickBooks TMS integration on supported Pro setups.
Custom
Quote
21+ trucks or complex scope
Multiple integrations, EDI, custom workflows or larger migration needs.
Plan limits and included services may vary during launch. Final setup, migration and integration requirements are confirmed before activation.
Built for Asset-Based Carriers, Not Generic Logistics Teams
| Need | Hawk Lane TMS |
|---|---|
| Small carrier dispatch | Yes |
| Driver updates | Yes, paid plans |
| POD and documents | Yes |
| Customer portal | Paid plans |
| Driver settlements | Paid plans |
| Load-level profitability | Yes |
| Freight broker workflow | Separate product — freight broker TMS |
| Load board marketplace | No |
| Government authority filing | No |
Hawk Lane is independent cloud-based trucking software. It is not a load board, freight marketplace, FMCSA service, or government filing provider.
Trucking TMS FAQs
A trucking TMS is software that helps carrier companies manage loads, dispatch, drivers, documents, PODs, invoicing and operational reporting from one system.
This page is focused on asset-based trucking carriers. Hawk Lane also has separate broker-focused workflows and pages where applicable — see our freight broker TMS page.
The Driver App is included in Growth, Pro and eligible Custom plans. It helps drivers view assigned loads, send status updates and upload documents.
Yes. Hawk Lane offers a Free plan for carriers with up to 3 active trucks. It includes the core web TMS, load management, documents, PODs and basic invoicing. See the free carrier TMS plan page.
No. Driver settlements, customer portal, advanced reporting and integrations are paid-plan features.
QuickBooks Online integration is available on supported paid plans, subject to setup and compatibility requirements. Learn more about QuickBooks TMS integration.
No. Hawk Lane is not a load board or freight marketplace. It is a trucking TMS for managing carrier operations after a load is booked.
No. Hawk Lane is cloud-based and accessed through a supported web browser. No desktop download is required.
Request Free Access or Book a Demo
Tell us about your fleet. Free access is manually approved — no credit card required. Access Hawk Lane through your web browser; no desktop software to install.
- Free plan for up to 3 active trucks
- USDOT optional — used only to identify your fleet
- Growth and Pro include guided onboarding when you need more
Ready for Simple Trucking TMS Software?
Start free for up to 3 trucks, or book a walkthrough when you need driver app, customer portal, settlements and guided setup.
Request Free Access →No credit card required during the pilot. Cloud SaaS in your web browser.