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AssetWorks vs Truckbase

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AssetWorks

Fleet Management

Fleet and enterprise asset management software built for government and public sector buyers, owned by Constellation Software subsidiary Volaris Group

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Truckbase

Logistics

Transport management system for small and mid-size North American truckload carriers with a published price floor

From
$290/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: AssetWorks pricing is entirely unpublished and reportedly often includes ancillary fees beyond the headline licence or subscription cost, making total cost of ownership hard to estimate before a formal quote.; Truckbase only the 290 USD monthly minimum is published; the per-truck, per-driver and per-load rates behind it are all consultative, so comparing quotes against another vendor is guesswork.
  • They diverge on capability: AssetWorks covers Fleet lifecycle tracking, Truckbase covers Dispatch board.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which AssetWorks and Truckbase actually diverge.

Attributes where AssetWorks and Truckbase differ
AttributeAssetWorksTruckbase
Starting priceOn request$290/month
Pricing modelquotePer truck per month
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android
CategoryFleet ManagementLogistics

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in AssetWorks

  • Fleet lifecycle tracking
  • Preventative maintenance scheduling
  • Fuel management
  • Inspection and licensing compliance
  • Enterprise Asset Management integration
  • Public-sector procurement fit

Only in Truckbase

  • Dispatch board
  • Driver mobile app
  • Settlements
  • Invoicing and factoring
  • ELD integration
  • Document management
  • Accounting sync
  • Flexible billing meters

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

AssetWorks

  • A municipal or county government needing fleet management that integrates with broader roads, facilities and parks asset managementnot Truckbase
  • A public utility needing fuel, maintenance and compliance tracking suited to public-sector audit requirementsnot Truckbase
  • A government buyer wanting to procure through an existing competitively solicited group purchasing agreement rather than an independent RFPnot Truckbase
  • An agency wanting a stable, long-term software vendor backed by Constellation Software acquire-and-hold ownership model rather than a venture-backed startupnot Truckbase

Truckbase

  • A twenty-truck carrier running dispatch on a whiteboard and settlements in a spreadsheetnot AssetWorks
  • A seasonal agricultural hauler whose driver count triples for three months and would be penalised by per-driver billingnot AssetWorks
  • A carrier whose invoices are late because paperwork arrives days after deliverynot AssetWorks
  • An operation that wants ELD location flowing into the TMS without a second data entry stepnot AssetWorks

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

AssetWorks

  • Pricing is entirely unpublished and reportedly often includes ancillary fees beyond the headline licence or subscription cost, making total cost of ownership hard to estimate before a formal quote.
  • Being owned by Constellation Software, known for acquiring and holding software businesses with limited reinvestment pressure, can mean slower feature innovation compared with venture-backed competitors racing to add AI and modern UX.
  • The platform is explicitly built and marketed around public-sector procurement and workflow needs, so a private commercial fleet may find it less tailored to their process than a fleet-first competitor.
  • Multi-year public-sector contracts reduce flexibility to switch providers even if requirements or the competitive landscape change during the term.
  • Choosing between perpetual licence and SaaS subscription is itself a significant decision with different long-term cost profiles, and neither option pricing is published to compare in advance.

Truckbase

  • Only the 290 USD monthly minimum is published; the per-truck, per-driver and per-load rates behind it are all consultative, so comparing quotes against another vendor is guesswork.
  • The published minimum is billed annually, so a carrier wanting month-to-month flexibility pays more or commits for a year up front.
  • Scope stops well short of enterprise TMS: complex LTL rating, multi-leg intermodal and cross-border customs are not covered, so growing carriers face a migration later.
  • It is a small, venture-stage software company in a market where carriers expect a system to last a decade, and vendor continuity is a legitimate concern for an operational system of record.
  • Reporting and analytics are basic compared with established TMS products, so carriers wanting detailed lane profitability analysis end up exporting to spreadsheets anyway.

Pricing, plan by plan

AssetWorks

On request
  • FleetFocus$undefined/year
    • Perpetual licence or SaaS subscription options
    • No published pricing, quote required
    • Contracts typically multi-year with ancillary fees reported

Truckbase

$290/month
  • Minimum commitment$290/month
    • Billed annually
    • Free live virtual onboarding and implementation
    • 24-hour US-based support
  • Per driver, per load or flat annual$undefined/month
    • Alternative billing meters for fleets with more drivers than trucks
    • Per-load billing for non-asset operations
    • Flat annual rates for seasonal carriers with high turnover
  • Carrier Partner Program$undefined/year
    • On-site training
    • Dedicated engineering access for custom development
    • Enterprise terms, quoted

Which should you pick?

Choose AssetWorks if

  • You need fleet lifecycle tracking.
  • You also want preventative maintenance scheduling.
AssetWorks review

Choose Truckbase if

  • You need dispatch board.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want driver mobile app.
Truckbase review

Questions people ask

Is AssetWorks or Truckbase better?
Neither clearly leads. AssetWorks starts at On request and Truckbase at $290/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, AssetWorks or Truckbase?
AssetWorks starts at On request and Truckbase at $290/month.
Does AssetWorks or Truckbase run on more platforms?
AssetWorks runs on Web. Truckbase runs on Web, iOS, Android.
What is AssetWorks best used for?
AssetWorks is most often used for a municipal or county government needing fleet management that integrates with broader roads, facilities and parks asset management, a public utility needing fuel, maintenance and compliance tracking suited to public-sector audit requirements, a government buyer wanting to procure through an existing competitively solicited group purchasing agreement rather than an independent rfp, an agency wanting a stable, long-term software vendor backed by constellation software acquire-and-hold ownership model rather than a venture-backed startup. Of those, a municipal or county government needing fleet management that integrates with broader roads, facilities and parks asset management and a public utility needing fuel, maintenance and compliance tracking suited to public-sector audit requirements are not what Truckbase is typically brought in for.
What can AssetWorks do that Truckbase cannot?
AssetWorks covers Fleet lifecycle tracking, Preventative maintenance scheduling, Fuel management, Inspection and licensing compliance. Truckbase covers Dispatch board, Driver mobile app, Settlements, Invoicing and factoring.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

AssetWorks: Who owns AssetWorks?

Volaris Group, a division of Constellation Software, which acquires and holds vertical-market software businesses long term rather than growing and reselling them.

Truckbase: What is the minimum cost?

290 USD per month billed annually, which Truckbase publishes; typical deployments sit higher depending on fleet size.

AssetWorks: Is AssetWorks only for government fleets?

It is primarily built and marketed for public sector buyers, though private fleets can also use it; government-specific features like competitive group purchasing access are a key differentiator.

Truckbase: Is there a setup fee?

No. Live virtual onboarding and implementation are included, with in-person training available for larger fleets.

AssetWorks: Perpetual licence or SaaS?

Both options exist, but neither is priced publicly, so a buyer needs a quote to compare the two structures directly.

Truckbase: Can I be billed per load instead of per truck?

Yes. Truckbase offers per truck, per driver, per load, flat annual and custom billing shapes.

Truckbase: Does it integrate with my ELD?

Yes, it pulls location and hours of service from major ELD providers including Samsara and Motive.

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