A TMS Built for Freight Brokers, Not Carriers
A freight broker TMS, or TMS software for brokers, manages every load a brokerage moves: quoting, carrier sourcing, booking, tracking, documents, invoicing and carrier payment, with no trucks of its own to dispatch. UltraShip is a load-board-native TMS, built in collaboration with 123Loadboard, with a free built-in CRM, no contracts and no setup fees.
The work your brokerage spreads across separate tools, handled inside one TMS.
12 jobs, one system. Quote, source, negotiate, vet, book, track, file, bill and pay without leaving UltraShip.
Sales & CRM
A built-in CRM inside the TMS, for free. Bulk email your shippers from it.
NewInbox Intellect™ & EDI
Shipper emails become quotes inside the TMS. EDI tenders become loads.
NewCarrierQ™ + 123Loadboard
123Loadboard carriers for your lane, before you quote. Post to every load board at once.
NewUltraNegotiator
An AI agent negotiates carrier rates for you.
NewGateway
AI carrier vetting, built into the TMS.
Carrier & Shipper Onboarding
Digital onboarding packets, filed for you.
NewLoads & Tracking
FTL, LTL, drayage and multi-leg loads in one list, tracked to delivery.
NewUltraConnect™
Team chat on every load, and chat with 123Loadboard carriers.
NewUltra Wall
AI reads, splits and files every load document.
NewAccounting & UltraPay
Invoices synced to QuickBooks. Pay carriers by ACH, RTP or wire from the TMS.
Ultra Intelligence Suite
Ready-made reports and live dashboards for margin, commissions and cash.
NewUltraAsk™
Ask your TMS anything in plain English.
What one TMS does for a brokerage
UltraShip replaced our spreadsheets and disconnected tools with one workflow that actually makes sense. More control, fewer misses, and faster execution without enterprise-level cost.
It keeps everything in one place: loads, carriers, tracking, and invoices, so nothing slips through the cracks. Clean, fast, and it makes day-to-day brokerage operations way easier.
UltraShip helped our sales team stay organized and move faster, from shipper follow-ups to quoting and booking. It is the first system that actually feels built for how brokers sell and execute every day.
A TMS that connects your stack instead of replacing what works.
Connect 123Loadboard, DAT Convoy, Highway, Truckstop, QuickBooks and more, so your team works in one place instead of ten tabs.
What does load-board-native mean?
In a load-board-native TMS for brokers, the load board is part of the TMS, not a tab beside it. UltraShip is built in collaboration with 123Loadboard, and DAT Convoy and Truckstop connect too.
Find capacity before you quote
123Loadboard carriers for your lane, while you price it.
CarrierQBook without copying
Lane, carrier and rate stay on the load. Nothing copied.
Load managementVet in the same flow
Vet with Gateway, MyCarrierPortal, RMIS or Highway inside the TMS.
Carrier onboarding
What is the difference between a broker TMS and a carrier TMS?
A TMS system for brokers is built around carriers you hire. A carrier TMS is built around trucks and drivers you own. The table shows the typical pattern; products vary.
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| Broker TMS | Broker-and-carrier (hybrid) TMS | Enterprise TMS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dispatches its own trucks and drivers | No, built around carriers you hire | Yes, with driver and truck tools | Often, through added modules |
| Shipper sales and CRM | Built for broker sales | Varies | Usually a separate system |
| Load boards | Connected inside the TMS | Varies | Usually through partners |
| Carrier vetting and onboarding | A core workflow | Shared with fleet compliance | Often a separate product |
| Accounting | Invoices and carrier pay from the load | Adds driver settlement and fleet costs | Often a separate finance system |
| How it is priced | Usually per user | Per user or per truck | Usually a custom quote |
| Time to go live | Days to weeks | Weeks | Often months |
| Typical fit | Non-asset brokers and 3PLs | Carriers that also broker freight | Large shippers and enterprise logistics teams |
UltraShip is a broker TMS. For a longer explanation, read TMS software for freight brokers vs carriers.
What does a broker TMS do from quote to payment?
Every stage of a load and the UltraShip module that runs it, all built into the TMS.
| Stage | UltraShip module | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Win the shipper | CRM and Ultra Campaigns New | A built-in CRM, for free, with bulk email to your shippers |
| Capture the request | Inbox Intellect Upgraded and EDI New | Shipper emails become quotes; EDI tenders become loads |
| Win the load | CarrierQ + 123Loadboard New, UltraNegotiator New and rate management | Lane carriers before you quote, one post to every load board, AI rate negotiation and past lane rates |
| Vet and onboard | Gateway New and onboarding | AI carrier vetting, with MyCarrierPortal, RMIS or Highway inside the TMS, and digital onboarding packets |
| Run the load | Load management, LTL New, multi-leg New and tracking | FTL, LTL, partial, drayage and multi-leg loads in one list, with rate cons and live tracking |
| Communicate | UltraConnect and 123Loadboard carrier chat New | Team chat on every load, and chat with 123Loadboard carriers |
| Paperwork | Ultra Wall New | AI files every POD, BOL and rate con on its load |
| Bill and pay | Accounting, UltraPay New and multicurrency New | Invoices synced to QuickBooks; pay carriers by ACH, RTP or wire, in USD, CAD or MXN |
| Report | Ultra Intelligence Suite and UltraAsk New | Ready-made reports, live dashboards and plain-English answers |
| Automate any stage | Ultra Pilot New | Describe a workflow; Ultra Pilot builds it and runs it once you approve |
One TMS, one bill, no surprise fees
Per-user pricing with no contracts and no setup fees, and the CRM is free inside every plan. We share pricing on a short demo.
UltraStart
Everything you need to run a lean, efficient brokerage.
Book a Demo- ✓ Load management & tracking
- ✓ CRM for shippers & carriers
- ✓ Accounting & e-docs
- ✓ Basic reporting
UltraSuper
Advanced tools for brokerages ready to compete higher.
Book a Demo- ✓ Everything in UltraStart
- ✓ CarrierQ™ FTL & LTL capacity
- ✓ AI reporting & custom roles
- ✓ Unlimited integrations
UltraEnterprise
Built for brokerages scaling without limits.
- ✓ Everything in UltraSuper
- ✓ Inbox Intellect™ & UltraAsk™
- ✓ Data migration support
- ✓ Dedicated implementation
No contracts. No setup fees. Month to month. See full pricing →
Broker TMS questions
A broker TMS is a transportation management system built for freight brokers. It manages every load a brokerage moves, from quote and carrier sourcing to booking, tracking, documents, invoicing and carrier payment, without the truck and driver tools a carrier needs. UltraShip is a broker TMS with a free built-in CRM.
A broker TMS is built around carriers you hire: sourcing, vetting, booking and paying them. A carrier TMS is built around trucks and drivers you own: dispatch, driver settlement and equipment. Hybrid systems do some of both. Non-asset brokers and 3PLs usually get the most from a broker TMS.
Look for a TMS built for brokers, with a CRM, load boards and carrier vetting inside it, accounting that syncs to QuickBooks, no contract and no setup fee, and migration help. UltraShip meets each of those, and its CRM is free. Compare options in our freight broker software buyer's guide before you decide.
No. Load boards are where you find trucks; the TMS is where you run the load. A load-board-native TMS such as UltraShip brings them together: 123Loadboard carriers appear in CarrierQ before you quote, and DAT Convoy and Truckstop connect too. You keep your load board subscriptions.
Most broker TMS products charge per user per month, and some add setup fees, contracts or per-load charges. UltraShip charges per user with no contracts and no setup fees, and the CRM is free inside every plan. We walk you through pricing on a short demo.
Most brokerages are fully running within a few days. Data migration is built into UltraShip, so you move your own shippers, carriers and loads without handing your data to anyone, and our team trains and onboards your brokers from day one, in person at no charge.
Yes. UltraShip creates invoices and carrier bills from the load and syncs them to QuickBooks, and UltraPay pays carriers by ACH, RTP or wire from the TMS. Margin per load shows in the reports, so accounting and operations work from the same numbers.
Yes. UltraShip runs in your web browser, so there is nothing to install or host, and your team can work from the office or from home with the same live load board, CRM and documents. Updates arrive automatically, with real people available for support whenever you need them.
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