Descartes Freight Broker TMS
The Complete Freight Broker TMS
Descartes Freight Broker TMS strengthens margins and reduces risk with an easy-to-use, all-in-one platform built for modern freight brokerages.
Leading freight brokers rely on Descartes
Power smarter freight brokerage operations
Quote, cover, track, and settle every load with one unified transportation management system (TMS). For over 25 years, Descartes has helped freight brokers simplify transportation management from start to finish.
Real-time Visibility
Minimize disruption with integrated location and status alerts
Carrier Management
Seamlessly source, vet, onboard, and manage carriers
Lane Pricing
Consolidate rates and lane data in one secure location
Capacity Sourcing
Identify the right carrier using historical lane and equipment data
Order & Dispatch Automation
Automate order entry and dispatch to reduce manual work
EDI Messaging
Easly exchange bills of lading, load tenders, and shipment updates
Settlement & Invoicing
Accelerate close-out with automated invoicing and fewer disputes
Multimodal Execution
Manage TL and LTL freight from one unified platform
Intelligence & Analytics
Track performance improvements with customer-ready dashboards
Ready to see what Descartes Freight Broker TMS can do?
Optimize spend and efficiency for every shipment
cost per shipment
user productivity
daily active users
Connect your transportation ecosystem
Exchange real-time transportation data, automate communication workflows, and strengthen collaboration across customers, carriers, and partners with:
- Real-Time Freight Visibility
- Robust Carrier Network
- API Connectivity & EDI Messaging
- Configurable Integrations
- Digital Document Management
Simplify day-to-day brokerage operations
Reduce manual work and help teams move faster with intuitive tools that bring core brokerage workflows together, including:
- Single-Screen Load Execution
- Automated Order Entry
- Streamlined Dispatch Workflows
- Fast Deployment
- On-Demand Training
Deliver smarter with the Descartes Global Logistics Network™
Harness inter-enterprise data, AI-powered automation, and global logistics intelligence to drive stronger outcomes with:
- Scenario Planning
- Spot Rate Optimization
- Carrier Performance Analysis
- Comprehensive Benchmarking
- Advanced Business Intelligence
Learn why freight brokers trust Descartes
“Descartes helps us easily and quickly quote, source, and tender loads at competitive rates and build customer loyalty through proactive exception management and 98% on time delivery performance.”
ANDY BAHR
Founder & President
Rapid time to value
The Descartes Shipper TMS can be implemented in a fraction of the time when compared to enterprise alternatives, enabling faster improvements across cost, efficiency, and partner collaboration.
Recognized industry leadership
Descartes has been named the top provider of cloud-based TMS solutions by ARC Advisory Group, driven by leading market share and proven commitment to technological advancement.
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News & Insights
FAQ'S
The Descartes freight broker TMS is built for brokerages of all sizes managing complex transportation operations across multiple customers, carriers, and trading partners. It supports truckload, LTL, and multimodal freight through one connected transportation management platform.
A modern TMS helps connect customers, carriers, and brokerage workflows in one platform while improving visibility and communication. With real-time shipment visibility and business intelligence, freight brokers can protect margins, reduce risk, and make more informed transportation decisions.
A freight broker TMS helps manage the full transportation lifecycle, including order and dispatch automation, carrier management, lane pricing, capacity sourcing, multimodal execution, real-time visibility, EDI messaging, settlement and invoicing, and business intelligence and analytics.
Yes. The Descartes freight broker TMS connects with ERP, WMS, carrier, customer, and partner systems through the Descartes Global Logistics Network™. With integrations across load boards, carrier onboarding, visibility, accounting, EDI, and more than 40 freight technology providers, freight brokers can connect the tools they rely on through one platform.
Descartes offers scalable pricing plans designed for freight brokerages of all sizes, from startups to enterprise operations. Pricing depends on your brokerage's size, user count, and operational requirements, with plans that support growth, unlimited shipments, and flexible integrations.
Experience a fully connected TMS
See how Descartes helps industry-leading freight brokers grow their business with smarter transportation management.