Why carriers leave Loadsmart
- Built primarily for brokers — carrier features are an afterthought
- No driver settlement engine, IFTA reporting, or maintenance scheduling
- Limited dispatch board functionality for managing your own fleet
- Carrier-side pricing and access are restricted
What RoutesAI does differently
- Purpose-built for carriers running their own dispatch and back office
- Full driver settlements, IFTA, PM scheduling, and audit trail included
- Modern dispatch board with drag-and-drop assignments and live truck status
- Self-serve signup with a 30-day free trial — no sales call required
RoutesAI vs Loadsmart at a glance
| Capability | RoutesAI | Loadsmart |
|---|---|---|
| AI rate confirmation scanning | Included | Limited or paid add-on |
| Free driver mobile app | Included for every driver | Per-seat or unavailable |
| Public broker tracking link | Built in | Not standard |
| Automated driver settlements | Per-mile, %, hourly, hybrid | Manual or limited |
| IFTA fuel tax reporting | Auto-generated | Manual export |
| Pricing model | Per-truck, month-to-month | Per-user or annual contract |
| Free trial | 30 days, no credit card | Demo only |
Switching is painless
Most carriers move from Loadsmart to RoutesAI in a single afternoon. Import your trucks, drivers, and active loads from CSV — or send us your export and we'll handle the migration for you at no charge. Your historical driver pay can be carried over as a one-time offset so year-to-date totals stay accurate.
Frequently asked questions
Is RoutesAI really cheaper than Loadsmart?
For most fleets under 50 trucks, yes — significantly. RoutesAI charges per active truck per month with no per-user fees, no setup costs, and no annual contract. Loadsmart typically bundles features into higher tiers and charges per dispatcher seat.
Can I keep my current load history?
Yes. We import historical loads, drivers, trucks, and trailers from CSV. We can also fold in your prior-year driver pay totals so settlements and 1099s remain accurate.
How long does onboarding take?
Most carriers are dispatching loads on RoutesAI within the same day. Sign up, add a truck and driver, scan a rate confirmation — that's the full setup.
Do I have to install anything?
No. RoutesAI runs entirely in the browser. The driver app is available for free in the App Store and Google Play.
Ready to try RoutesAI?
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