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Trucking and TMS insights for carriers and brokers.

Practical answers on dispatch, billing, driver pay, IFTA, EDI and cross-border, from the team that has built trucking software since 1995.

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Billing, pay and IFTA

IFTA filing checklist: what to pull before the quarterly deadline

Jake McGuire, Chief Executive Officer, TransPlus
Jake McGuire
November 1, 2026
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Brokers and 3PLs

The best TMS for freight brokers: 8 picks compared for 2026

Jason Peterson, Vice President, Sales, TransPlus
Jason Peterson
November 1, 2026
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Cross-border

The best dispatch software for cross-border trucking: 6 picks for 2026

Jordan Lipson, Chief Operating Officer, TransPlus
Jordan Lipson
November 1, 2026
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Cross-border

Tariffs and Trucking: What US-Canada Tariffs Mean for Carriers

Jake McGuire, Chief Executive Officer, TransPlus
Jake McGuire
August 10, 2026
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Choosing a TMS

TMS Integrations: Ignore the Logo Wall, Count the Clicks

Jordan Lipson, Chief Operating Officer, TransPlus
Jordan Lipson
August 10, 2026
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Choosing a TMS

AI in Trucking: What It Actually Does for Fleets in 2026

Scott Currie-Mills, Vice President, Product and Engineering, TransPlus
Scott Currie-Mills
August 10, 2026
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Choosing a TMS

The best TMS for small trucking fleets: 7 picks for 2026

Jason Peterson, Vice President, Sales, TransPlus
Jason Peterson
August 1, 2026
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Cross-border

ELD Requirements for Trucking Companies in the US and Canada

Jake McGuire, Chief Executive Officer, TransPlus
Jake McGuire
August 1, 2026
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Choosing a TMS

What Is a Cloud Based TMS? A Guide for Operators

Jordan Lipson, Chief Operating Officer, TransPlus
Jordan Lipson
July 31, 2026
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Choosing a TMS

Cloud-Based Fleet Management Software: Pros and Cons

Scott Currie-Mills, Vice President, Product and Engineering, TransPlus
Scott Currie-Mills
July 31, 2026
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EDI

How to Integrate EDI With Your TMS, Step by Step

Jason Peterson, Vice President, Sales, TransPlus
Jason Peterson
July 31, 2026
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Brokers and 3PLs

Freight Broker Software: 6 Benefits That Show Up in Margin

Jake McGuire, Chief Executive Officer, TransPlus
Jake McGuire
July 31, 2026
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Choosing a TMS

The best fleet management software for small carriers, and where a TMS fits

Jordan Lipson, Chief Operating Officer, TransPlus
Jordan Lipson
July 31, 2026
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Dispatch

Why Data Silos Delay Dispatching and How a TMS Can Help

Scott Currie-Mills, Vice President, Product and Engineering, TransPlus
Scott Currie-Mills
July 13, 2026
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Brokers and 3PLs

How a TMS Manages Freight Rates and Reduces Errors

Jason Peterson, Vice President, Sales, TransPlus
Jason Peterson
June 22, 2026
Truck driver glancing out the side window while driving
Brokers and 3PLs

What Is 3PL in the Trucking and Freight Industry?

Jordan Lipson, Chief Operating Officer, TransPlus
Jordan Lipson
April 8, 2026
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Choosing a TMS

What Is Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) in Trucking?

Scott Currie-Mills, Vice President, Product and Engineering, TransPlus
Scott Currie-Mills
March 20, 2026
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Dispatch

How AI Load Management Reduces Empty Miles

Jason Peterson, Vice President, Sales, TransPlus
Jason Peterson
March 14, 2026
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Cost per mile and rates

How Can Trucking Companies Combat Rising Diesel Fuel Prices?

Jake McGuire, Chief Executive Officer, TransPlus
Jake McGuire
March 12, 2026
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Brokers and 3PLs

6 benefits of a rate quote system in your TMS

Jordan Lipson, Chief Operating Officer, TransPlus
Jordan Lipson
February 26, 2026
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Billing, pay and IFTA

5 benefits of automated IFTA reporting for freight carriers

Scott Currie-Mills, Vice President, Product and Engineering, TransPlus
Scott Currie-Mills
February 24, 2026
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Choosing a TMS

5 must-have features for your TMS

Jason Peterson, Vice President, Sales, TransPlus
Jason Peterson
February 12, 2026
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Brokers and 3PLs

How Does Logistics Management Software Improve the Supply Chain?

Jake McGuire, Chief Executive Officer, TransPlus
Jake McGuire
January 28, 2026
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Choosing a TMS

The 6 Benefits of Integrating ERP and TMS Software for Trucking Companies

Jordan Lipson, Chief Operating Officer, TransPlus
Jordan Lipson
January 27, 2026