What PCS Software does

PCS Software Inc. is a Houston-based provider of cloud-based Transportation Management System (TMS) software serving North American trucking carriers, asset-based brokers, and shippers. Founded in 1996 and bootstrapped for the majority of its history, the company received its first material external growth investment from LLR Partners in September 2022, with existing investor Capstreet remaining a minority shareholder. PCS TMS unifies dispatch, fleet management, carrier-specific accounting (driver pay, IFTA, fuel, settlements), brokerage compliance, backhaul management, and freight audit in a single SaaS environment, supported by 70+ pre-built integrations spanning ELDs (Samsara, Geotab, Motive), ERPs (Oracle, SAP, Dynamics, NetSuite), load boards (DAT One, Truckstop), visibility providers (Four Kites, Project 44), compliance systems (Highway), and factoring/banking (TAB Bank, Triumph). The company monetizes primarily through per-seat or per-organization SaaS subscriptions with annual or multi-year billing, typically scoped to fleet size (25 to 1,000+ trucks), with additional revenue from implementation, training, and the PCS Academy certification program ($199 per person per track).

In September 2025 PCS launched Cortex AI as a native AI engine embedded at the platform core, powering three modules — Load Opportunity Manager (AI-scored freight opportunities from email, EDI, documents, and load boards), Dispatch Manager (one-click dispatch with driver recommendations using 36+ operational data points), and Backhaul Booster (AI-matched return legs with automated shipper outreach via branded email or voice agents). The platform was subsequently enhanced through direct integrations with DAT One (April 2026) and Triumph Market Rate Intelligence (June 2026), bringing live load-board access and brokered-freight price benchmarks into the workflow. PCS serves 1,000+ customers across mid-market carriers and enterprise shippers in manufacturing, CPG, food and beverage, and agriculture — including Voyager Express, Greatway Transportation, Royal Logistics, Wastequip, Bonnie Plants, Ardagh, and Aurora Organic Dairy — and operates from a single Houston headquarters with approximately 95 employees.

The go-to-market is a consultative, demo-driven direct sales motion targeted at mid-market and enterprise North American fleets, augmented by content marketing, webinars, industry association engagement (TCA, CTA, NPTC, FreightTech 100), and a free mobile app that functions as a product-led growth touchpoint for drivers and dispatchers. Reported 2025 ARR is $10.5M and the most recent disclosed valuation is $31.4M; leadership includes CEO Mark A. Hill (formerly CEO of W Energy Software), CFO Lori Marwill, CPO Danielle Villegas, and CCO John Partain.

Name

PCS Software

Legal name

PCS Software Inc.

Website

https://pcssoft.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

PCS Software Inc. is a Houston-based provider of cloud-native, AI-powered Transportation Management System (TMS) software serving 1,000+ mid-market and enterprise trucking carriers, brokers, and shippers across North America, with embedded Cortex AI for load scoring, driver recommendations, and backhaul automation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Transportation Management System

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (51821)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Terminal Operating Systems (TOS) & Yard/Gate Digitization (TLAHAOAC)

Keywords

• Transportation management system
• Fleet management software
• Logistics software
• Freight dispatch software
• Carrier accounting software

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. TMS SaaS Subscription: PCS generates revenue primarily through cloud-based TMS software subscriptions. The platform is sold as an all-in-one transportation management system on a per-seat or per-organization subscription basis with annual or multi-year contract billing. Pricing is tailored to fleet size (10 trucks to 1,000+), with packages based on company need and size. Implementation fees and training services may also contribute, with dedicated customer success management providing ongoing account revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

PCS Software provides PCS TMS, a cloud-based all-in-one Transportation Management System for carriers, asset-based brokers, and shippers, with Cortex AI embedded natively in the platform. The system unifies dispatch, fleet management, carrier-specific accounting, compliance, load opportunity management, and reporting across truckload, LTL, intermodal, and drayage modes. It sells primarily on subscription contracts priced per organization and tailored to fleet size, supported by 70+ third-party integrations.

Product overview

PCS Software offers PCS TMS, a cloud-based all-in-one transportation management system with a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core PCS TMS platform serves carriers, brokers, and shippers with embedded Cortex AI intelligence. For carriers, the portfolio includes PCS Carrier TMS as the primary module, augmented by Load Opportunity Manager (AI-powered freight capture and scoring), Dispatch Manager (one-click dispatch with driver recommendations), Backhaul Booster (AI backhaul matching), Carrier Accounting (integrated financial management), Fleet Management, PCS Mobile (driver mobile app), Reporting and Analytics, and Broker Compliance Management. For shippers, the portfolio includes PCS Shipper TMS with Route Optimization, Dock and Yard Management, Fleet Management, Freight Audit and Pay, and Reporting and Analytics. Specialized solutions address Drayage, LTL, Intermodal, Truckload, and Enterprise segments, as well as vertical solutions for IFTA Reporting, Trucking Invoice, Compliance, Driver Settlement, and Safety Software. The system integrates with 70+ third-party tools including ELDs, ERPs, load boards, fuel cards, and telematics platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cortex AI: AI-native TMS platform and intelligence layer embedded within PCS TMS, providing load scoring, driver recommendations, backhaul matching, and workflow automation for freight carriers and brokers.

Products and services

• PCS TMS Cloud-based all-in-one Transportation Management System for carriers, brokers, and shippers, with Cortex AI embedded natively for profit-driven dispatch recommendations, freight scoring, backhaul matching, and workflow automation across TL, LTL, intermodal, and drayage.
• Cortex AI AI-native intelligence layer built into PCS TMS that scores loads by profitability, recommends drivers using 36+ data points, finds backhaul opportunities, automates branded email and AI voice outreach, and provides natural language search across freight data.
• PCS Carrier TMS Transportation management system module for carriers and asset-based brokerages featuring dispatch, fleet management, accounting, and compliance tools with Cortex AI integration.
• PCS Shipper TMS Transportation management system for shippers and manufacturers managing private fleets and commercial carriers, featuring order consolidation, automated tendering, route optimization, dock and yard management, freight audit and pay, and reporting.
• Dispatch Manager AI-powered dispatch software for carriers and brokers with drag-and-drop control, one-click assignments, driver recommendations using 36+ data points, and automated communication workflows.
• Load Opportunity Manager AI-powered module that captures freight opportunities from emails, documents, EDI, and load boards, scoring and ranking them by profitability with natural language search capabilities.
• Backhaul Booster AI-powered backhaul matching module that finds profitable return legs, scores opportunities by margin, and automates outreach via branded emails or AI voice agents to secure loads.
• Carrier Accounting Built-in accounting suite for carriers including AR/AP, payroll, driver settlements, tax compliance, and real-time profitability analytics integrated with dispatch operations.
• Fleet Management (Carriers) Fleet management module for truck maintenance scheduling, compliance tracking, fuel efficiency reporting, and real-time asset visibility integrated with ELD providers.
• PCS Mobile Mobile application for drivers and dispatchers enabling load management, asset tracking, two-way messaging, document handling, and payroll access from mobile devices on iOS and Android.
• Reporting and Analytics (Carriers) Real-time profitability reporting and analytics for carriers including customizable dashboards, profitability by load/lane/driver/customer, safety and compliance reports, and ad-hoc reporting tools.
• Broker Compliance Management Carrier vetting and monitoring module with FMCSA data integration, safety score thresholds, insurance monitoring, fraud detection via Highway, and automated document management.
• Route Optimization Multi-stop route optimization for shippers to consolidate LTL loads into fewer routes, reduce empty miles, and maximize truck capacity with dynamic re-routing capabilities.
• Dock and Yard Management Advanced dock scheduling and yard management system for appointment booking, dwell time management, trailer tracking, gate management, and real-time utilization visibility.
• Fleet Management (Shippers) Private fleet management for shippers including vehicle maintenance, dispatch, safety compliance, driver optimization, and automated carrier selection based on HOS and location.
• Freight Audit and Pay Automated freight audit and payment solution for shippers with invoice matching, rate compliance checking, discrepancy alerts, GL coding, and accrual management.
• Reporting and Analytics (Shippers) Transportation reporting and analytics for shippers including transportation spend analysis, carrier scorecards, on-time delivery metrics, and BI platform integration.
• Drayage TMS Specialized TMS for drayage operations supporting carriers and shippers managing containerized freight at ports and rail terminals.
• LTL TMS Less-than-truckload transportation management for carriers and brokers handling multi-stop shipments and LTL pricing with rating and rating integration.
• Intermodal TMS Transportation management for intermodal operations combining rail and truck transport with specialized workflow support.
• Truckload TMS Truckload-specific TMS for full load carrier operations with dispatch, rate management, and profitability tracking.
• Enterprise TMS Enterprise-scale TMS for large fleet operations with advanced customization, multi-entity support, and scalable infrastructure.
• TMS Tracking Software Shipment tracking and visibility software providing real-time location updates, ETA predictions, and exception alerting across all freight modes.
• IFTA Reporting Software International Fuel Tax Agreement reporting software for automated mileage tracking, state-by-state fuel tax calculation, and quarterly filing.
• Trucking Invoice Software Automated invoicing software for trucking operations with rate confirmation, invoice generation, and payment tracking integrated with dispatch.
• TMS Compliance Software Compliance management tools for transportation including regulatory tracking, document management, and FMCSA reporting.
• Driver Settlement Software Driver payroll and settlement software with factor pay support, direct deposit, and expense tracking for carrier driver compensation.
• Trucking Safety Software Safety management software for fleet operations including driver qualification tracking, incident reporting, and CSA score monitoring.

Quantifiable outcome

• Trim 2–3 days off the close cycle with automated, real-time financial reporting
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration81 records

AI capability11 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and standard.

• DATcoreTechnology or IntegrationLive integration of the DAT One load board — North America's largest truckload freight marketplace — directly into Cortex Opportunity Manager and Backhaul Booster, enabling dispatchers to search, source, and automatically score loads from DAT One within the TMS without manual entry or tab-switching.
• Triumph (Market Rate Intelligence)coreTechnology or IntegrationLive integration of Triumph Market Rate Intelligence (formerly Greenscreens.ai) into Cortex Opportunity Manager and Backhaul Booster, giving carriers real-time market rate benchmarks alongside every load. Triumph processes over 65% of brokered freight in North America, providing carriers with pricing context previously available only to brokers and shippers.
• HighwaycoreTechnology or IntegrationHighway integration provides automated carrier monitoring, fraud alerts, and rules-based dispatch blocking within the Broker Compliance module. PCS syncs with Highway to automatically update carrier records, surface risk in real time, and audit-log every change with before/after timestamps.
• My Carrier PacketsstandardTechnology or Integration1-click carrier import from My Carrier Packets (vetted carrier network) into PCS Broker Compliance module, auto-populating DOT/MC numbers, contacts, and insurance data with live flags for expired or lapsing coverage.
• Truckstop RMISstandardTechnology or IntegrationTruckstop RMIS integration provides carrier onboarding and insurance verification within the PCS Broker Compliance module, enabling carriers vetted through RMIS to be imported with a single click.
• SaferWatch (Truckstop)standardTechnology or IntegrationSaferWatch CSA-e ratings, safety history, and overall assessment integrated into PCS carrier records and dispatch defaults, providing real-time FMCSA safety data at the point of dispatch.
• SamsaracoreTechnology or IntegrationSamsara telematics integration with PCS TMS enables real-time asset tracking, GPS data, and fleet visibility directly within the dispatch and fleet management modules. Featured in customer case study with CR Express.
• CloneOps.aicoreTechnology or IntegrationCloneOps.ai voice automation is embedded inside Cortex AI to provide voice agents that automate freight calls, reduce manual outreach, speed up confirmations, and uncover repeat and backhaul opportunities for carriers.
• Oracle ERPstandardTechnology or IntegrationPre-built ERP integration connecting PCS TMS with Oracle systems for seamless data exchange between transportation management and enterprise resource planning.
• SAPstandardTechnology or IntegrationPre-built ERP integration connecting PCS TMS with SAP/S4 Hana for seamless data exchange between transportation management and enterprise resource planning.
• Microsoft DynamicsstandardTechnology or IntegrationPre-built ERP integration connecting PCS TMS with Microsoft Dynamics for seamless data exchange between transportation management and enterprise resource planning.
• QuickBooksstandardTechnology or IntegrationQuickBooks integration enables accounting data synchronization between PCS TMS and QuickBooks for small to mid-market carriers.
• Duke.AI (PCS Document.AI)standardTechnology or IntegrationDuke.AI (PCS Document.AI) integration provides AI-powered document processing and data extraction for load documents, invoices, and carrier paperwork within the PCS TMS platform.
• WEX Services (TCH/Fleet One/EFS/T-Check)standardTechnology or IntegrationWEX fuel card services integration provides fuel tracking, IFTA mileage calculations, and fuel expense management within PCS fleet management.
• PC-Miler (Calipers)standardTechnology or IntegrationPC-Miler mileage and routing integration provides accurate mileage calculations for rate computation, route optimization, and IFTA reporting within PCS TMS.
• ComdatastandardTechnology or IntegrationComdata fuel card and payment integration for fuel tracking, fleet expenses, and IFTA mileage calculations within PCS TMS.
• Project 44standardTechnology or IntegrationProject 44 integration provides real-time shipment visibility and tracking data for shippers using PCS TMS.
• Four KitesstandardTechnology or IntegrationFour Kites real-time supply chain visibility integration provides end-to-end shipment tracking for PCS TMS shipper customers.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• MercuryGate International: MercuryGate (now part of E2open) is a cloud-based TMS that competes with PCS across carriers, brokers, and shippers in North America. Both platforms target mid-to-large logistics operations with multi-modal TL/LTL/intermodal capabilities.
• McLeod Software: McLeod is a dominant TMS provider for trucking carriers and brokers with deep dispatch and accounting capabilities — PCS's most direct mid-market trucking TMS competitor with overlapping carrier/broker focus and similar domain-specialized accounting.
• Kuebix (Trimble): Kuebix is a cloud TMS for shippers, carriers, and brokers with strong freight marketplace connectivity. It overlaps with PCS on mid-market shippers and brokers but is positioned as a more multi-tenant, lighter-weight alternative.
• 3G TMS: 3G TMS is a cloud TMS provider for shippers, brokers, and 3PLs serving mid-to-large North American operations. It competes with PCS Carrier and Shipper TMS in parcel, LTL, and TL freight management.

Broad incumbents

• Trimble TMS (TMW Systems): Trimble's transportation portfolio (TMW, Kuebix) provides TMS for carriers, brokers, and shippers globally — a much larger incumbent with broader enterprise reach but less agile mid-market SaaS positioning than PCS.
• Oracle Transportation Management: Oracle TMS (part of Oracle SCM Cloud) is a broad enterprise TMS serving Fortune 500 shippers and large 3PLs globally. It competes with PCS on the shipper side and indirectly on large broker accounts.
• Manhattan Active Transportation Management: Manhattan Active TM serves large shippers, retailers, and 3PLs as part of Manhattan Associates' supply chain suite. It competes with PCS Shipper TMS for enterprise route optimization, yard, and freight audit deals.
• Blue Yonder (formerly JDA) TMS: Blue Yonder offers a transportation management module within its broader supply chain platform, targeting large manufacturers, retailers, and 3PLs. PCS competes against it on the shipper side of multi-modal freight management.
• Descartes Systems Group: Descartes provides a broad portfolio including TMS, visibility, and customs solutions for shippers, carriers, and brokers globally. It competes with PCS in freight audit/pay and global TMS for multi-national shippers.

Emerging players

• Turvo: Turvo is a SaaS TMS / collaboration platform for shippers, brokers, and 3PLs with a modern UI and PLG-style onboarding. It overlaps with PCS on broker and shipper segments but emphasizes collaboration over carrier domain depth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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