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Locate2u vs Truckbase

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Locate2u

Logistics

One platform fee for route optimization, fleet visibility and proof of delivery

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: Locate2u pricing quoted in AUD, not USD, requiring currency conversion for US customers; 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.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Locate2u and Truckbase actually diverge.

Attributes where Locate2u and Truckbase differ
AttributeLocate2uTruckbase
Starting priceOn request$290/month
Pricing modelsubscriptionPer truck per month
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android

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

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 Locate2u

Nothing recorded that Truckbase does not also cover.

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.

Locate2u

  • Planning optimized multi-stop routes in secondsnot Truckbase
  • Real-time GPS fleet visibility and trackingnot Truckbase
  • Proof of delivery via signature and photo capturenot Truckbase
  • Branded customer tracking and automated notificationsnot Truckbase

Truckbase

  • A twenty-truck carrier running dispatch on a whiteboard and settlements in a spreadsheetnot Locate2u
  • A seasonal agricultural hauler whose driver count triples for three months and would be penalised by per-driver billingnot Locate2u
  • A carrier whose invoices are late because paperwork arrives days after deliverynot Locate2u
  • An operation that wants ELD location flowing into the TMS without a second data entry stepnot Locate2u

Where each one falls short

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

Locate2u

  • Pricing quoted in AUD, not USD, requiring currency conversion for US customers
  • Starting price is AUD 1,100/month (approximately USD 730), significantly higher than many competitors

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

Locate2u

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Locate2u review.

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 Locate2u if

Nothing in the data separates Locate2u from Truckbase on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Locate2u 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 Locate2u or Truckbase better?
Neither clearly leads. Locate2u 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, Locate2u or Truckbase?
Locate2u starts at On request and Truckbase at $290/month.
Does Locate2u or Truckbase run on more platforms?
Locate2u runs on Web. Truckbase runs on Web, iOS, Android.
What is Locate2u best used for?
Locate2u is most often used for planning optimized multi-stop routes in seconds, real-time gps fleet visibility and tracking, proof of delivery via signature and photo capture, branded customer tracking and automated notifications. Of those, planning optimized multi-stop routes in seconds and real-time gps fleet visibility and tracking are not what Truckbase is typically brought in for.
What can Locate2u do that Truckbase cannot?
Truckbase covers Dispatch board, Driver mobile app, Settlements, Invoicing and factoring.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Locate2u: How much does Locate2u cost?

Locate2u's Platform plan starts at AUD 1,100/month (approximately USD 730) and scales with functionality. The Enterprise plan requires a custom quote. Optional modules for AI Agents, White Label, and API/Integrations are priced separately.

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Truckbase: What is the minimum cost?

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

Locate2u: Does Locate2u offer a free trial?

Yes, Locate2u offers a free trial period with no credit card required and full feature access to evaluate the platform before committing to a paid plan.

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Truckbase: Is there a setup fee?

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

Locate2u: Are there additional costs for Locate2u add-ons?

Yes, optional modules are priced separately including AI Agents for dispatch and customer service, White Label custom branding, and API/Integrations for REST API and webhooks. All modules can be added to either Platform or Enterprise plans.

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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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