How Endless TMS compares to Profit Tools on dispatch, tracking, invoicing, pricing, and integrations for Small-to-mid-size carriers and drayage operations (1-100 trucks).
Profit Tools is a transportation management system that has served small-to-mid-size carriers since 1996, operating out of Hyde Park, New York. The platform is known for its depth in intermodal and drayage operations — port drayage, container dispatch, per-diem tracking, and chassis management are first-class features rather than afterthoughts. Core capabilities include load dispatch, driver assignment, customer invoicing, driver settlements, EDI transaction processing, and integration with accounting tools including QuickBooks. Profit Tools does not include an in-system general ledger, positioning it as a dispatch-and-invoicing core that connects to external accounting software. Pricing is per-truck, making it straightforward for fleets to understand their cost as they grow. The platform longevity and drayage specialization have made it a go-to for intermodal carriers on the East Coast. The tradeoffs are a UI that reflects decades of incremental development rather than a modern cloud-native design, and a limited mobile experience compared to newer browser-first competitors. Carriers that do not handle drayage or intermodal freight will find fewer unique advantages over more modern alternatives.
| Feature | Endless TMS | Profit Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Dispatch | ||
Load dispatch | ||
Broker load workflow | ||
Multi-stop trip planning | ||
Intermodal / drayage dispatch Profit Tools has specialized drayage and container management features | ||
| Tracking | ||
Real-time GPS tracking Profit Tools location data relies on ELD integration; no native continuous GPS | ||
ELD integration | ||
Auto-stop tracking on delivery | ||
| Invoicing | ||
Customer invoicing | ||
In-system accounting / GL | ||
QuickBooks integration | ||
Fuel surcharge automation | ||
| Driver Tools | ||
Driver mobile app Profit Tools has a driver-facing component but it is not a modern mobile-first app | ||
Driver document upload (POD) | ||
Driver settlements / pay statements | ||
| Integrations | ||
EDI 204 / 210 / 214 support EDI processing is a Profit Tools strength; Endless TMS does not currently offer EDI | ||
Load board integration (DAT / Truckstop) | ||
REST API / webhooks | ||
Multi-tenant / white-label | ||
| Pricing & Billing | ||
Per-truck pricing available | ||
| Support | ||
Live chat / email support | ||
Dedicated onboarding | ||
Pricing model: per truck.
Yes — drayage and intermodal is where Profit Tools has its strongest differentiation. Per-diem tracking, chassis assignment, and container dispatch are purpose-built features that generalist TMS products typically handle poorly.
Profit Tools does not have a full in-system general ledger. It handles dispatch, invoicing, and driver settlements, and integrates with QuickBooks and other accounting packages for full back-office financials.
Profit Tools uses a per-truck pricing model. Published list prices are not available; contact their sales team for a quote based on your fleet size and module requirements.
No. Profit Tools is designed for asset carriers, including intermodal and drayage operations. It does not include a broker workflow for carrier sourcing, rate negotiation, or the brokered load lifecycle.
For standard truckload carriers not handling drayage, Endless TMS offers a more modern cloud-native interface, built-in GPS tracking, broker workflow support, and multi-tenant architecture that Profit Tools does not provide. Profit Tools primary advantage is its specialized drayage and EDI capabilities, which Endless TMS does not currently match.
Competitor information verified on 2026-05-26.