Custom Logistics Software Development | TMS, Fleet, Route, Rate Engine

Q: When does it actually make sense to move from a SaaS TMS to custom logistics software?

When the tool dictates your process, not the other way around. If core flows live in spreadsheets and email, integrations keep breaking, pricing logic won’t fit, or every change depends on a vendor roadmap, you’re past the SaaS ceiling. Custom logistics software gives you control over workflows, data, and deployment so growth isn’t blocked by product limits.

Q: How fast can we launch a production-grade MVP and what’s in it?

Typical cadence: 1-2 weeks discovery, then a 4-8 week MVP focused on one or two critical flows (e.g., rating + dispatch, or fleet + tracking). You get working software, not a demo: UI, APIs, logging, auth, and basic analytics. From there we harden, integrate deeper, and expand module by module.

Q: Can you integrate our ERP/WMS/CRM and carrier APIs without creating another data mess?

Yes. We design the data flow first (contracts, retries, idempotency, schema contracts) and then wire systems: ERP/Accounting, WMS/OMS, CRM, carrier APIs (rate/tender/tracking/POD), telematics/IoT. The result is one flow of truth from order to cash instead of five conflicting versions.

Q: Cloud, on-prem, or hybrid - how do you handle security and compliance?

We support all three. Cloud for speed and elasticity, on-prem/private cloud for strict residency or regulatory control, hybrid when sensitive pieces must stay inside your perimeter. SSO, least-privilege access, secrets management, audit logs, and backup/DR are standard parts of the deployment plan.

Q: How do you price custom logistics software and keep budgets under control?

Costs depend on scope, stack, and integration depth, so we work in phases: discovery to MVP to expansion. The TwinCore Logistics Framework reuses proven logistics modules (orders, routes, rating, billing), which cuts delivery risk and time. You get milestone-based estimates, transparent burn, and the ability to pause or extend by module as ROI becomes obvious.

TwinCore builds custom logistics and transportation software tailored to your freight flows, fleet structure, carrier network, and operational rules.

As logistics operations grow, processes become more interconnected across dispatching, routing, billing, analytics, integrations, and asset management. Without a system designed around your specific workflows, teams rely on partial visibility, manual coordination, and layered tools that don’t fully align. A unified software architecture brings operational clarity, consistency, and scalability across the entire logistics lifecycle.

Custom Logistics Framework Development

Instead of writing logistics software from scratch, we use a modular .NET-based framework built around stable logistics components, real-world data models, and integration layers refined across years of transportation projects.

You still get your own UI, workflows, business rules, and integrations. But the hard parts - orders, routing, rating, costs, exceptions - are already production-tested.

Custom transportation management system development

Manage shipments, routes, and carrier assignments with full visibility.

Fleet and asset management software development

Control vehicles, maintenance, and telematics data in real time.

Warehouse management and shipment tracking portals

Sync storage and transportation processes under one digital hub.

Freight pricing and rate engine development

Calculate complex tariffs and accessorials dynamically.

Custom logistics SaaS platform development

Build unique systems that reflect your operations.

AI and workflow automation for logistics systems

Integrate route optimization, anomaly detection, and predictive planning.

Logistics Software Development Services

Custom TMS development

When growth is limited by spreadsheet-driven processes, fragmented systems, slow planning cycles, and legacy TMS tools that can’t handle your contracts or operational rules, you need a platform shaped around how your logistics network actually works. We build custom TMS solutions powered by the TwinCore Logistics Framework: load tendering, carrier selection, execution, rating, billing, analytics, and reliable integrations with ERP/WMS/CRM, telematics, and carrier APIs. The result is a modern, scalable system that eliminates manual work, improves data quality, reduces operational overhead, and gives teams real visibility into costs, performance, and exceptions. Your team controls the roadmap, data model, and deployment (cloud, on-prem, or hybrid).

Fleet management software development

When fleet operations depend on manual updates, disconnected inspection reports, or limited visibility into vehicle health, downtime and fuel waste become inevitable.

We build fleet management platforms that unite vehicles, telematics, inspections, maintenance, driver workflows, and document management into one connected system.

Preventive maintenance, DVIR workflows, defect reporting, and fuel management sync directly with your TMS, helping reduce unexpected breakdowns, strengthen compliance, and keep dispatchers, drivers, and accounting aligned.

Route optimization and load planning software development

Static routes and spreadsheets break instantly under real traffic, skills, service windows, capacity constraints, and last-minute order changes. We deliver custom route optimization and load planning tools that use your real operational constraints: depot layouts, driver qualifications, shift rules, SLAs, multi-stop routes, and equipment specifics. Loads can be consolidated, resequenced, and replanned dynamically, giving dispatchers clear options instead of fire-drills - and reducing fuel consumption, empty miles, and service delays.

Freight rate engine and shipping cost calculator development

Tariffs, fuel adjustments, accessorials, and zone rules shouldn’t exist across dozens of spreadsheets or outdated tools. We build centralized rate engines that structure contract tariffs, lane pricing, surcharges, and service levels into a single, accurate source of truth. Internal systems, APIs, and customer-facing tools all use the same rating logic, and we can expose a real-time shipping calculator for your website or portal. This reduces billing errors, accelerates quoting, and improves pricing transparency across your network.

Logistics API and IoT system integrations

Operational bottlenecks often come from systems that don’t communicate reliably: carrier portals, telematics, warehouses, billing systems, and customer tools. We design and support integrations with:

carrier systems (rating, tender, tracking, POD)
ERP, WMS, OMS, CRM
telematics & IoT providers
billing & payment platforms
EDI hubs

These integrations ensure predictable flows of orders, statuses, costs, documents, and real-time location data - eliminating the nightly CSV chaos and strengthening operational visibility across dispatch, accounting, and customer experience.

AI Solutions for Logistics and Transportation

AI is useful only when embedded into real logistics operations.

We build AI assistants for planners, exception-handling agents, ETA and demand forecasting, anomaly detection for costs/dwell/service levels — all integrated directly into your logistics system, not bolted on as a separate toy.

Hire Dedicated Logistics Software Developers

Sometimes you know exactly what to build, and you just need people who understand both modern stacks (.NET, Node.js, React) and logistics.

Our logistics developers can extend your platform, build new modules, or own a full greenfield project using the TwinCore Logistics Framework as the foundation.

When to Build Custom Logistics Software Instead of Using SaaS

Custom logistics software isn’t the answer when you’re running a few trucks and a spreadsheet.

It starts to pay off when your operation looks more like this:

Your SaaS TMS lacks required features

You’ve hit hard limits on workflows, rating logic, or integrations, and every change turns into a feature request with no clear ETA.

Critical logistics processes happen outside the system

Planners and dispatchers rely on side Excel files, Slack threads, and ad-hoc tools because the TMS can’t reflect how they actually work.

No single source of truth across operations

Orders, costs, and service levels look different in TMS, ERP, WMS, and carrier portals. Reporting turns into a weekly reconciliation exercise.

Logistics integrations are unstable or limited

CSV imports, fragile APIs, and “manual uploads” create delays and mistakes between TMS, ERP, WMS, telematics, and rating tools.

Business growth is limited by software constraints

New services, new customers, or new geographies require workflows your SaaS TMS will “maybe support next year,” while competitors move faster.

Why Choose TwinCore as Your Logistics Software Development Partner

We’ve seen logistics systems fail not because of missing features, but because they were built without understanding real operational pressures.

Our approach focuses on:

Built around real logistics operations

we design around exceptions, workarounds, and edge cases

Scalable and accurate data architecture

contracts, routes, rates, exceptions, visibility

Integration-first logistics infrastructure

durable, observable, resilient

Future-proof system architecture

new geographies, carriers, regulations, workflows

The difference isn’t in slogans - it’s in systems that stay reliable when volume and complexity spike.

Modernizing Your Logistics Technology Stack

If your operations have outgrown generic tools, we’ll map your flows, systems, constraints, and roadmap - then build a platform that improves real metrics, not just UI polish.

Drop us a message and we’ll scope the right path forward.

Logistics software case studies and portfolio

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Order Management System for Logistics Companies | Case Study

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What our clients say about us

TwinCore has elevated the client's customers to the next level of supply chain management. The team is highly cost-efficient from a project management standpoint, and internal stakeholders are particularly impressed with the service provider's team dynamic.

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Amous
TwinCore delivered a fully functional solution on time, meeting expectations. The highly organized team employed a DevOps approach, swiftly responded to needs and concerns, and led a productive, enjoyable workflow. Their receptiveness to client requests and feedback stood out.

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Managin Director, N-tree
Thanks to TwinCore’s work, the client has gained a user-friendly, stable, and scalable SaaS platform. The team manages the engagement well by being reliable and punctual; they deliver tasks on time. Their resources are also highly flexible, resulting in a truly seamless engagement with the client.

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