Comparison
Broad TMS + training + software shop with eManifest as one product among many.
Avaal is a Canadian trucking-technology and training company with a wide product catalogue: TMS (Avaal Express and its dispatch, broker, and auto variants), freight management software, dispatcher-training programs, and customs/eManifest services. Their eManifest offering sits alongside those other products rather than being the primary focus of the company. Avaal is particularly well known for its dispatcher-training school and owner-operator tooling.
Category-level comparison — features and pricing change over time; always verify current specifics with each vendor before deciding.
| Dimension | BorderPro | Avaal |
|---|---|---|
| Category | eManifest-first SaaS | Broad TMS + training + software suite |
| Primary product focus | ACE/ACI eManifest + PARS/PAPS | TMS (Avaal Express) + training programs |
| Free tier | 5 shipments/month free | Not a standard offering |
| Live border wait times | Built in, per-crossing | Not a core feature |
| Integrated tooling | Barcode, AMPS, cost calculator, CARM | TMS, broker, training |
| Target market | Owner-operators, small-to-mid fleets, dispatch teams | Owner-operators, small-to-mid fleets |
| Managed filing (24/7) | Available on Pro and Enterprise plans | Available as a service |
Avaal is a good fit for carriers who want a broad operational suite from a single vendor — TMS, dispatch tooling, broker integration, training, and eManifest bundled together — and who value a vendor with deep reach in the owner-operator and dispatcher-school markets.
BorderPro is a better fit for carriers who want an eManifest-first product: a fast filing flow, built-in PARS/PAPS tracking, live wait-time data, managed-filing support, and crossing-specific tooling, without the footprint of a full TMS. If your TMS need is already covered (TruckerPro TMS, McLeod, TruckMate, etc.), BorderPro layers cleanly on top.
If you currently use Avaal for eManifest but a separate tool for TMS and dispatch, BorderPro can replace the eManifest piece cleanly — CSV import for drivers, trailers, and conveyances takes under an hour. Your TMS stays where it is.
No — BorderPro is not a TMS. It is an eManifest-first platform. If you want both a TMS and eManifest, TruckerPro TMS + BorderPro is a common combination; BorderPro also integrates with third-party TMS platforms.
Yes. CSV import is supported for drivers, trailers, conveyances, and standing shipment templates. Most teams complete the data import in under an hour.
Information about Avaal is based on publicly available materials from https://www.avaal.com/ as understood at the time of writing. Vendor offerings evolve — verify current features, pricing, and terms directly with each vendor. BorderPro is not affiliated with Avaal.