Kuebix
by FreightWise · Transportation Management (TMS)
Cloud transportation management system for multimodal LTL, parcel, and truckload shipping.
- Works with
- NetSuite, ERP / WMS / OMS (general), eCommerce platforms
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Company size
- SMB, Mid-market, Enterprise
- Pricing
- Subscription (per-tier SaaS)
- Founded
- 2008
Overview
Kuebix is a cloud-based transportation management system (TMS) for shippers managing less-than-truckload (LTL), parcel, and full truckload freight. The platform lets users rate, book, and track shipments from a single interface, comparing rates across a connected network of carriers and managing freight execution, document generation, and shipment visibility. Kuebix targets small-to-midmarket and larger shippers, and offers an entry-level product (OnKue) alongside its more configurable enterprise TMS.
The product was founded as an independent TMS vendor and was acquired by Trimble in 2020. In late 2023, Trimble divested Kuebix to FreightWise LLC, which now owns and operates the platform. Under FreightWise, Kuebix remains a standalone SaaS TMS and is paired with FreightWise's managed transportation and pre-negotiated carrier rate offerings. Kuebix was referenced in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems (midmarket context).
Kuebix emphasizes rapid implementation and self-service rate shopping, with pre-built connections to a network of transportation partners and integration paths into ERP, WMS, OMS, and eCommerce systems via API and EDI. It is positioned for shippers that want multi-carrier rate comparison, freight audit, and analytics without heavy IT involvement, while still supporting deeper system integrations for higher-volume operations.
Screenshots & demo
Demo video from the vendor's YouTube channel.
Features & capabilities
Rating & Booking
Multi-carrier rate shopping and shipment creation.
- Quote shipments across connected LTL, parcel, and truckload carriers
- Compare rates and service levels per shipment
- Book freight directly from quote results
- Single-entry shipment workflow
- Manage multiple shipping locations
- Apply customer-negotiated carrier contracts and rates
Shipment Execution
Move from booking to pickup and delivery.
- Automate carrier pickup requests
- Communicate directly with carriers
- Generate bills of lading (BOLs), labels, and shipping documents
- Appointment and dock scheduling for inbound/outbound freight
Tracking & Visibility
Monitor freight in transit and after delivery.
- Real-time visibility into in-transit and delivered shipments
- Shared visibility for internal teams and trading partners
- Inbound freight management
- Carrier portal access for trading partners
Financial & Freight Audit
Control freight spend and carrier payments.
- Audit carrier invoices against quoted rates
- Flag and reconcile rate exceptions
- Approve and submit carrier payments
- Track accessorial charges
BI & Analytics
Reporting and performance measurement.
- Dashboards for freight spend and savings
- Carrier performance scorecards
- Custom reports on shipment and invoice data
- Freight cost and financial analytics
Connectivity & Integration
Connect carriers and back-office systems.
- Pre-built connections to 200+ transportation partners
- Public APIs for system integration
- EDI X12 support for carrier and partner data exchange
- Integration with ERP, WMS, OMS, and eCommerce systems
- Supports SFTP, AS2, and web service (API) transport
- Supports JSON, XML, CSV/TSV, fixed-length, and custom flat file formats
Common use cases
- Comparing LTL and parcel rates across multiple carriers from one screen
- Automating pickup requests and generating BOLs and shipping labels
- Managing inbound freight visibility for receiving teams
- Auditing carrier invoices and reconciling rate exceptions
- Measuring carrier performance with scorecards and freight analytics
- Connecting a TMS to an ERP/OMS to automate order-to-ship workflows
- Giving small shippers an entry-level self-service TMS (OnKue)
Strengths & considerations
Strengths
- Self-service multi-carrier rate shopping with a low entry-level price point (OnKue from $69/month)
- Large pre-built carrier network (200+ transportation partners)
- 'Built for NetSuite' certified ERP integration
- Scales from a single-user entry plan up to API-integrated enterprise deployments
- Paired with FreightWise managed transportation and pre-negotiated carrier rates
Considerations
- No dedicated native mobile app (mobile-responsive web interface only)
- Users report occasional slow page loads requiring refreshes
- Limited post-booking edits — changes can require creating a new shipment/PRO number
- Specific ERP connectors beyond NetSuite are not published publicly (provided on request)
- Carrier coverage gaps reported by some users (e.g., certain carriers not always shown)
ERP integrations
Middleware connector maps NetSuite order and item data to create TMS orders; once shipped, the TMS updates the NetSuite order with shipment details.
Integrates with ERP, WMS, OMS, and other systems via public API; supports EDI X12, JSON, XML, CSV/TSV, fixed-length, and custom flat files over SFTP, AS2, or web service.
Integrates with eCommerce/accounting platforms; specific platform list provided by vendor on request.
Pricing
OnKue entry tier listed from $69/month (1 user, 1 location, limited quotes). Higher midmarket tier listed around $253/month. Enterprise/API-integrated deployments are custom-priced. Verify current tiers with the vendor. Get an independent shortlist with pricing guidance below.
Technical & security
- Hosting
- Vendor-hosted SaaS
- Mobile app
- No
About the vendor
- Founded
- 2008
- Ownership
- Owned by FreightWise LLC (acquired from Trimble in 2023; Trimble had acquired Kuebix in 2020)
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Kuebix — frequently asked questions
Who owns Kuebix TMS?
Kuebix is owned by FreightWise LLC. Trimble acquired Kuebix in 2020 and divested it to FreightWise in late 2023. FreightWise continues to develop and operate the platform.
What shipping modes does Kuebix support?
Kuebix handles less-than-truckload (LTL), parcel, and full truckload freight, with rate shopping across a connected network of 200+ transportation partners.
Does Kuebix integrate with ERP systems?
Yes. Kuebix has a 'Built for NetSuite' certified integration and connects to ERP, WMS, OMS, and eCommerce systems via public APIs and EDI. A full list of pre-built integrations is available from the vendor.
Is there a low-cost or entry-level plan?
Yes. OnKue by Kuebix is an entry-level tier listed from $69/month for small shippers, scaling up to higher midmarket tiers and custom-priced enterprise deployments. A free trial is available.
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