The Transporeon alternative for dock scheduling
Transporeon, part of Trimble since 2023, offers Time Slot Management and Real-Time Yard Management for large shippers, mostly in Europe, with carriers booking through a shared portal and a network it puts at 210,000+ carriers. SimpleDock is a self-serve dock scheduler, free for one location, for facilities that want to be live today.
Free for one location · No contract · No credit card
You want a fast, modern, link-based booking experience your carriers will actually use.
You're a large shipper, especially in Europe, whose carriers already use the Transporeon platform.
Side-by-side
SimpleDock vs Transporeon, feature by feature.
| Feature | SimpleDock | Transporeon |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | Dock scheduling | Time slot management and yard management |
| Carrier booking | Shareable link, no account | Unified carrier portal |
| Pricing | Free for one location, then $49/location/month | Subscription by sites, docks, and booking volume; quote on request |
| Setup | Self-serve, typically under 1 hour | Contact vendor |
Included
What you get with SimpleDock.
- A free plan, not a trialFree forever for 1 location and up to 3 team members. No credit card, no contract.
- Self-serve signupCreate an account and set up doors, hours, and appointment types yourself. No sales call or implementation project.
- A carrier booking pageOne shareable link per location. Carriers and drivers pick a time without an account, app, or login.
- ApprovalsRequire staff approval per appointment type before a booking is confirmed, on every plan.
- TV mode dock boardA live, full-screen board of today's trucks for a screen on the warehouse floor, on every plan.
- Claude, ChatGPT & Grok connectorsAn MCP server and REST API on every plan, so AI assistants can check availability and book or move trucks.
- AnalyticsBooking trends, booking-page conversion, no-show rate, dwell time, and peak times, on the Pro plan.
See SimpleDock yourself
Try the SimpleDock booking flow without signing up.
The booking experience your carriers would get with SimpleDock — link-based, no account required, under a minute end-to-end.
simpledock.ai/book/acme-warehouseWhere they win
Where Transporeon is the better choice.
We’re not the right tool for every team. If any of these matter more than fast setup and a no-account booking link, Transporeon is worth a look.
- Carriers may already be on the Transporeon platform
- Time slot and yard management from one enterprise vendor, backed by Trimble
- Built for multi-site enterprise shippers
Migrating from Transporeon
You don't have to move over on your own. Email [email protected] with an export from Transporeon — your locations, doors, appointment types, and upcoming appointments — and we'll set up your facility and bring your future appointments across for you, free. Once it's ready, send carriers your new booking link and they book from there.
Comparison data last verified: 2026-10-13
Frequently asked questions
- Is Transporeon Time Slot Management the same as dock scheduling?
- Yes — "time slot management" is the common European term for dock appointment scheduling: carriers book a slot to load or unload at a site.
- Do carriers need a Transporeon account?
- Transporeon carriers book through its carrier portal. SimpleDock carriers book through your facility's link with no account.
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Free for one location · No contract · No credit card