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Traqo vs Trimble:
One Platform, Published Pricing
Traqo.ai vs Trimble: Trimble TMS for Shippers, built on Transporeon, is a modular, usage-priced shipper TMS with multi-round tenders, real-time tracking, dock scheduling and a large carrier network. Traqo is a Logistics OS for mid-market shippers — WhatsApp reverse auctions, SIM tracking with no hardware, yard, EXIM, ePOD and settlement, with published pricing.
Trimble TMS for Shippers — Transporeon, under Trimble's name in North America — is a modular, usage-priced platform with a large carrier network. Traqo is one Logistics OS for mid-market shippers.
At a Glance
The quick read
A snapshot of the key differences.
| TTraqo | Trimble | |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Traqo Logistics OS | Trimble TMS for Shippers (Transporeon) |
| Category | Full Logistics OS | Modular, cloud-native shipper TMS |
| Best Fit | Mid-market shippers | Shippers and 3PLs of all sizes |
| Carriers | Your carriers, bidding on WhatsApp | 210,000+ carrier network |
| Tracking | SIM-based, no hardware | Real-time, road, ocean and air |
| Pricing | Published plans and calculator | Usage-based, no public price |
| Go-Live | 7 days | Days or weeks (Transport Planner) |
Feature Comparison
Everything, side by side
| Feature | TTraqo | Trimble |
|---|---|---|
| Execution | ||
| Real-time tracking | SIM-based, no hardware | Road, ocean, air; AI ETAs |
| Yard & dock scheduling | Time slots, yard check-in | |
| 3D load planning | Consolidation and stackability, road | |
| Proof of delivery | OCR ePOD | POD management; ePOD/eCMR in Europe |
| Procurement & Settlement | ||
| Tenders and spot bids | Reverse auctions on WhatsApp | Multi-round tenders, mini bids |
| Freight settlement and audit | Audit; payment add-on via Triumph | |
| Carrier TMS from the same vendor | ||
| Commercials | ||
| Transparent published pricing | Usage-based, no public price | |
Where Traqo Wins
What Traqo does differently from Trimble
Your carriers bid on WhatsApp
Your own transporters join reverse auctions from WhatsApp — no portal, no login — and Traqo customers cut freight cost about 11%.
SIM tracking — no hardware
Truck-level tracking through the driver's own SIM, with nothing to install and no telematics contract, from day one.
3D load planning
A 3D load planner shows how every pallet fits before the truck arrives; Trimble's planner covers consolidation and stackability for road.
Settlement included
Invoices are matched and settled in Traqo itself; Trimble audits freight and adds payment through a partner, Triumph.
Published pricing
Traqo's plans and a pricing calculator are on traqo.ai/pricing. Trimble prices on usage and publishes no figure.
Live in 7 days
Traqo's no-code platform goes live in a week, with the ERP connector, carriers and tracking set up by Traqo.
Honest Assessment
Where Trimble has the edge
We believe in honest comparisons. Here's where Trimble genuinely leads.
A large carrier network
More than 210,000 carriers and 1,500 shippers on the network, with multi-round tenders, LTL bid sheets and an award optimiser.
Shipper and carrier software
Trimble sells TMS to both shippers and carriers, and PC*Miler is an industry standard for truck routing.
Europe's established platform
Transporeon has served shippers in Europe for years, with SAP connectivity, Oracle partnership and digital ePOD and eCMR documents.
Decision Guide
Which one is right for you?
Choose Traqo if…
You're a mid-market shipper who wants your own carriers bidding from WhatsApp, SIM tracking with no hardware, yard, EXIM, ePOD and settlement in one platform, at published pricing.
Book a demoConsider Trimble if…
You want a large carrier network for tenders and tracking, and Trimble's routing and carrier software — or you already run Transporeon in Europe. Weighing a North American TMS? See Traqo vs MercuryGate, Kuebix, 3Gtms and Uber Freight. Comparing European platforms? See Traqo vs Alpega and Shippeo.
Trusted Globally
Who runs freight with Traqo
Global MNCs and enterprise manufacturers across 12 countries in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Africa and India.
Get Started
One Logistics OS, published pricing
Auctions, tracking, yard, EXIM, ePOD and settlement in one login. Live in 7 days.
FAQ
Traqo vs Trimble and Transporeon — frequently asked questions
- What is Trimble TMS for Shippers — and how does it relate to Transporeon?
- Trimble bought Transporeon in 2023 and in 2025 repositioned it as its global shipper TMS. In June 2026 Trimble launched it in North America as Trimble TMS for Shippers. Trimble's other TMS products, such as TMW.Suite, serve carriers, and Kuebix is no longer Trimble's.
- Is there a Trimble TMS or Transporeon alternative for mid-market shippers?
- Yes. Traqo is a Logistics OS for mid-market shippers — reverse auctions on WhatsApp, SIM-based tracking, yard, EXIM, ePOD and freight settlement in one platform, with published plans and a 7-day go-live, rather than a modular platform priced on usage.
- How much does Trimble TMS for Shippers cost?
- Trimble publishes no price; it describes usage-based pricing for a modular, cloud-native platform, with cost management through PC*Miler sold as an extra. Traqo publishes its plans and a pricing calculator on traqo.ai/pricing.
- What happened to Sixfold?
- Sixfold joined Transporeon in 2020, and its tracking became Transporeon Visibility; sixfold.com now redirects to Transporeon. Trimble bought Transporeon and Sixfold together in April 2023. So a comparison with Sixfold is this one: Trimble TMS for Shippers, built on Transporeon.
- Trimble vs Traqo — which is better for a mid-market shipper?
- If you want a large carrier network for tenders and real-time tracking, and Trimble's routing and carrier software, Trimble TMS for Shippers is a strong fit. If you want auctions your carriers join from WhatsApp, SIM tracking with no hardware, EXIM and ePOD in one platform, live in 7 days, Traqo usually is.
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