Generic TMS vs BulkTMS
Here's why bulk freight companies switch from generic TMS platforms.
Generic TMS
BulkTMS
Why It Matters
Generic TMS: Priced per mile
BulkTMS: Priced per ton
Bulk freight is about weight, not distance. A 250-mile haul of corn is priced by the ton.
Generic TMS: Pallet-based load planning
BulkTMS: Tonnage-based load planning
No pallets in bulk. You track gross, tare, and net weights with scale tickets.
Generic TMS: Standard BOL processing
BulkTMS: Scale ticket + BOL OCR
Bulk freight uses scale tickets with weight/grade data that generic TMS can't read.
Generic TMS: No commodity awareness
BulkTMS: Commodity-specific rates & grades
Corn, sand, and fertilizer each have different rates, grades, and equipment requirements.
Generic TMS: Generic equipment types
BulkTMS: Hopper, end dump, walking floor, pneumatic, tanker
Bulk equipment is specialized. Your TMS should know the difference.
Generic TMS: No agricultural features
BulkTMS: Scale tickets, grain grades, moisture tracking
Ag hauling needs tare weights, grade tracking, and elevator logistics.
Generic TMS: No industry load board
BulkTMS: Connected to 50,000+ haulers on BulkLoads
BulkTMS connects to the largest bulk freight marketplace.
Generic TMS: Generic mobile app
BulkTMS: #1 rated bulk freight app (4.7 stars)
1,800+ reviews. Built specifically for bulk freight drivers.