Hauling Software: 5 Specialist Tools for Your Trucking Operations

If you're in the market for hauling software, you'll need a solution that's designed for your specific type of trucking company. 

While many tools claim to serve all kinds of hauling operations, in our experience these generic tools often fall short. They just can’t equally serve the needs of different load and commodity types, nor different companies’ workflows.

For instance, if you’re a bulk hauler, you need software that can handle the high volume of loads and paper tickets you’ll be managing. On the other hand, fuel hauling companies require integration with fuel terminals, a feature that won’t be found in generic hauling software.

So, rather than generic tools, it makes sense to look for specialist software that's built with your business in mind. 

In this guide, we'll explore the best hauling software for different types of trucking companies. We'll start by sharing why Toro TMS, our user-friendly, dispatch-first platform, is a top choice for bulk haulers managing many loads per day. And then we'll dive into four alternative options.

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1. Toro TMS: Best hauling software for bulk haulers

As a bulk hauler, you'll need hauling software that enables you to manage a high volume of daily loads per truck, documentation for each load, and complex driver pay.

Given this high volume of trips and admin, your dispatchers will be spending a lot of time in your chosen system. That's why the software needs to be really easy to use. For instance, it should save your dispatchers and back office teams the time they'd otherwise spend on repeat data entry.

We’ve built Toro TMS to cut repeat data entry by as much as 70% across your trucking processes. In this section, we share how Toro helps dry and liquid bulk haulers to:

• Simplify dispatch with automated load creation and drag-and-drop scheduling.
• Improve driver communication and ticket management with a unique driver portal (no login or app required).
• Streamline back office tasks with automated invoicing and settlements.
• Get better visibility across your entire workflows, with integrations with key systems like ELDs, fuel cards, and accounting software.
• Access actionable insights with advanced reporting and analytics.

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Make life easier for dispatchers—with load templates, drag-and-drop assignments, and live driver tracking all on one screen

Most dispatch software for trucking simply isn’t easy to use. Typically, dispatchers waste time clicking through multiple screens to see loads, driver availability, and truck status. 

This lack of a single, real-time picture of your operation makes dispatching more of a challenge than it should be. It can lead to missed loads, costly delays, and unhappy customers—or even dispatchers not using the software at all.

Instead, Toro TMS is designed specifically for bulk haulers and, as a result, it’s truly easy for dispatchers to use. Toro simplifies your entire dispatch operations, allowing your company—from drivers to back office—to get more value from the software.

Toro’s dispatch screen lets you:

• Automatically create loads from reusable templates: Manually building repeat orders is a major time drain for dispatchers in bulk hauling. Toro TMS addresses this with reusable load templates that capture all essential details for your most common jobs: customer details, locations, load info (including material types), and rates. 
  
  When a repeat job comes in, the template automatically populates this information, significantly reducing data entry. Plus, dispatchers can assign a driver in the same step as creating the load from a template—no need to create the order first, then go back to assign a driver.
  
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• Drag and drop loads to drivers: Toro’s visual, interactive calendar gives you a clear overview of your entire operation, showing driver availability, assignments, and maintenance schedules. For high-volume work, you can assign recurring routes in bulk or mass-dispatch loads right from the calendar view.
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• Track drivers and trucks in real time: Toro TMS integrates seamlessly with your trucks’ ELDs, providing live, minute‑by‑minute updates on driver location, load status, and miles driven. This real-time view gives dispatchers the ability to anticipate and resolve potential delays before they impact delivery schedules. It also automates mileage tracking for IFTA reporting and payroll, ensuring every mile and load detail is captured accurately without manual input. 

Once dispatch has added this information into the system, all relevant data flows automatically through the entire system. For instance, when a load is completed, the mileage and driver IDs are updated, allowing you to complete invoicing and payroll without any further manual data at all. 

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Empower drivers to communicate with dispatchers and submit all documentation via text message 

A lot of trucking management software uses a mobile app for driver communication and paper ticket submissions. In theory, it sounds like a great idea. But in reality, it often means asking drivers to download yet another app and learn a complicated interface just to check their load details or upload a scale ticket.

Toro TMS sidesteps this problem by communicating with drivers through a tool they already use every day: text messaging. This approach is why Toro’s adoption among drivers is so high—it’s simple, familiar, and doesn’t ask for any extra effort from them to keep your entire operation connected.

Drivers receive their load details by text, along with a unique, secure link for document uploads. With a quick tap, they can open a no-login upload page, snap a photo of a scale ticket or BOL, and send it instantly to your back-office team. The system can even auto-extract key data like tonnage, eliminating manual entry and saving your back office valuable time. 

Dispatchers can also schedule texts to drivers in advance, setting up the next morning’s loads the night before or sending reminders for future jobs. Messages go out automatically at the scheduled time, ensuring drivers always have the info they need—without dispatchers being tied to their screens.

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Automate invoicing and driver pay settlement, to reduce back‑office work by 70% 

Your back office team wastes hours on manual tasks, such as chasing down paperwork, matching scale tickets to dispatch records, re-entering and double-checking data. Every manual step takes time and introduces a new risk for error—and causes frustration among your team.

With Toro TMS, the information from a completed load flows directly to your billing team, saving you up to 70% of time on data entry. All the necessary data—from tonnage and ticket numbers captured by the driver to rates and PO numbers entered at dispatch—is already in one system, meaning the invoicing process becomes radically faster and more reliable.

With Toro, you can:

• Generate invoices in bulk with just a few clicks. Toro TMS automatically pulls all the required details for each load—customer info, addresses, PO numbers, BOL references, and exact tonnages—and populates them into professional, accurate invoices. What used to take hours of data entry can now be done in minutes.
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• Review and edit multiple invoices on one screen. To prevent costly mistakes, Toro’s Billing Audit View provides a final review step. Instead of forcing your team to open and go through every single order individually, this feature lets them see and edit charges for multiple loads on one streamlined screen. This makes it incredibly easy to spot inconsistencies, verify rates, and make sure every invoice is error-free before it goes out the door, leading to faster billing cycles and fewer customer disputes.
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• Generate driver settlements with automated calculations. The same data that makes customer invoicing easy also streamlines how you pay your drivers. Our platform uses the verified load details to automatically calculate driver pay based on their pre-set rates (per load, per ton, or hourly). The system can also factor in fuel deductions, generating clear and accurate settlement statements in a fraction of the time. 
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• Send financial data to QuickBooks with one click. Instead of re-typing everything by hand, a single click sends your invoices, driver settlements, and IFTA data straight into QuickBooks. The system automatically maps all the charges to the right accounts, keeping your books accurate without the manual work.

These features are how Toro TMS users cut time spent on back-office tasks by up to 70%.

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Make smarter business decisions with detailed reporting

Toro TMS brings all of your operational and financial data into one place. This means you can stop relying on gut feelings in your business decisions and start making informed choices based on real metrics from your business.

• See what's actually profitable: Which of your routes makes you the most money? Toro’s reporting breaks down your revenue and costs by truck, driver, customer, or material type. This helps you easily spot what’s boosting your bottom line and what’s dragging it down.
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• Cut down on wasted fuel and time: Empty miles are a pure cost to your business. Because Toro tracks every mile through its ELD integration, it can help you identify routes with excessive deadhead or non-revenue miles. Using this data, you can optimize your planning to keep your trucks loaded and earning more on every trip.
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• Get a clear financial snapshot: Instead of waiting for end-of-month reports, you can get a real-time summary of your company's financial health at any time. Track key numbers like revenue, expenses, and overall profitability whenever you need to. You can also create reports focused on the metrics that matter most to you, like seasonal trends or costs per ton for a specific commodity.
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• Track maintenance to prevent downtime: Our platform's detailed maintenance reports provide the data needed for smarter repair and replacement decisions. This helps you identify problem vehicles early, allowing you to plan for repairs on your own schedule instead of paying for expensive emergency fixes on the side of the road. It also gives you a clear picture of what your fleet truly costs to maintain.

Ready to see how a TMS built for bulk hauling can help you optimize your operation? Book a demo with Toro TMS today.

2. CurbWaste: Hauling software for waste

CurbWaste is a hauling software solution specifically for waste and recycling operators that manage regular pickups, container inventories, and customer accounts. It’s used by haulers of different sizes who need a single system to coordinate orders, drivers, and billing.

Key features include:

• Order management: Create and track customer orders with built-in online ordering.
• Asset tracking: View containers, trucks, and other assets in real time, including estimated arrival times.
• Mobile solutions: Mobile apps for iOS and Android give drivers assignments and let them update their status on the go.
• Automated billing: Completed job data flows directly into invoicing and payments to cut down on duplicate entry.

CurbWaste is positioned for waste and recycling companies looking for a straightforward way to manage orders, fleet activity, and customer communication in one place.

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3. Cantrell Jackson: Specializing in oilfield hauling

Cantrell Jackson’s platform is specifically for oilfield service companies, where traditional TMS software for trucking often falls short. 

Unlike general freight, oilfield hauling revolves around field tickets instead of standard bills of lading, tank sizes instead of fixed routes, and disposal reporting instead of simple pick‑up/drop‑off records. The platform reflects these real oilfield workflows.

Key features include:

• Dispatch and load projections: Assign trucks and predict loads based on tank size and past production.
• Processing from dispatch to invoicing: Field tickets flow directly into QuickBooks for faster billing.
• Truck utilization tracking: Monitor daily loads per truck and driver with detailed disposal reports.

The company is based in Oklahoma, and founder Rick Jackson brings decades of oilfield and software experience, including running and growing multiple service companies.

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4. ITS Dispatch by Truckstop: Made for small carriers

This cloud-based software helps owner-operators, freight brokers, and small fleets with up to 10 trucks manage their daily operations. ITS Dispatch by Truckstop gives you basic dispatch tools plus direct access to Truckstop's load board at an affordable price. 

Key features include:

• IFTA reporting: Automated tax reporting keeps you compliant without the paperwork hassle.
• Driver communication: Built-in messaging tools help you stay in touch with drivers on the road.
• Integration with accounting software: Connect to your accounting system to simplify bookkeeping.
• Load management: Dispatch loads quickly while cutting down on paperwork.
• Full access to Truckstop's load board: Find and book loads instantly from a huge freight marketplace.

ITS Dispatch works well for small trucking companies and brokers who want simple dispatch tools combined with load board access. The system is easy to use, but if you need lots of connections to other software programs, you might outgrow it as your business expands.

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5. Truckbase: Ideal for long-haul operations

‍Truckbase is a cloud-based dispatch and fleet management platform that works particularly well for long-distance trucking. While it serves various carrier types, its features address many of the challenges that come with multi-day routes and remote driver management.

Key features include:

• Live tracking and ELD integrations: Eliminate constant check calls during long trips with real-time location updates across multiple states.
• Zero data entry dispatch functionality: Import PDFs to auto-populate load details, reducing errors on complex multi-stop routes.
• Mobile POD submission: Drivers scan and upload documents from anywhere, preventing invoice delays when far from the office.
• Transparent driver settlements: Track detention, fuel surcharges, and extra stops that accumulate on long hauls for accurate payments.

Truckbase is positioned for carriers running long-distance routes who need better ways to manage dispatch, driver communication, and billing processes when trucks are on the road for extended periods.

Toro TMS: The best choice for your bulk hauling operation 

The best hauling software is the one that fits the way you actually work. For bulk carriers, that means handling multiple daily loads, tracking tonnage, organizing compliance documents, and keeping on top of billing without endless manual entry.

Toro TMS was built for exactly these challenges. From faster dispatching and automated billing to simple driver communications and real-time reporting, our platform excels at simplifying bulk hauling workflows.

With Toro TMS, bulk haulers get:

• Faster, easier dispatching with reusable load templates and drag‑and‑drop scheduling.
• Less paperwork, by letting drivers upload scale tickets and BOLs instantly via text.
• Accurate, automated billing and driver settlements that save your team hours of work.
• Seamless integrations with ELDs, QuickBooks, and fuel cards to keep everything in sync.
• Profitability insights that show which routes, customers, and loads drive your bottom line.

Ready to see how bulk hauling can be simpler, smarter, and more profitable with the right TMS? Book a demo with Toro today.