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# AscendTMS

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> AscendTMS is a cloud-based supply chain management (SCM) solution designed for businesses of all sizes. Key features include load management, accounting, finance management, branch management and payment management functionalities within a suite.


The load management functionality of the solution allows users to track supply orders, delivery dates, carriers and distances in the dashboard. Users can also track the financials of their load assignments to find out the most profitable ones. This module also allows users to assign the most profitable carriers and third party logistics service providers to ship their loads.


AscendTMS features load GPS tracking which allows users to track the geographical location of their carriers on a physical map with the help of drivers' cell phones.


A key feature of the software is driver payroll management which allows users to pay their contract and full-time drivers using different payment structures such as per mile, per hour, per pallet and per ton.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **4.9/5** by 362 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.9/5** | 362 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 4.9/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.9/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 100% | (10/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: InMotion Global
- **Founded**: 2002

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: US$99.00
- **Pricing model**: Per User (Free version available) (Free Trial)
- **Pricing Details**: AscendTMS is available across two pricing plans, outlined below. 
Basic: Free forever for less than 3 users
Premium: $99 per month (per user)

They also offer a 30-day free trial for their premium plan PLUS up to one year free from over 70 AscendTMS integrated partners
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: United States

## Features

- 3PL Management
- API
- Accounting
- Activity Dashboard
- Activity Tracking
- Air Shipping
- Billing & Invoicing
- Bills of Lading
- CRM
- Carrier Management
- Communication Management
- Contact Database
- Container Shipping
- Cross Docking
- Customer Database
- Customer Management
- Customer Portal
- Data Import/Export
- Demand Forecasting
- Discount Management

## Integrations (3 total)

- Motive
- Stripe
- Twilio

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base
- Phone Support
- 24/7 (Live rep)
- Chat

## Category

- [Supplier Relationship Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/248/supplier-relationship-management-software/software)

## Related Categories

- [Supplier Relationship Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/248/supplier-relationship-management-software/software)
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## Alternatives

1. [Elite EXTRA](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/88789/elite-extra) — 4.7/5 (356 reviews)
2. [Motive](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/51721/motive) — 4.5/5 (1687 reviews)
3. [PCS TMS](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/387370/tms-express) — 4.2/5 (236 reviews)
4. [Driv.in](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/352771/driv-in) — 4.7/5 (114 reviews)
5. [Cargoson](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/360994/cargoson) — 4.8/5 (51 reviews)

## Reviews

### "Ascend TMS are true leaders" — 5.0/5

> **Daniel** | *10 November 2023* | Transportation/Trucking/Railroad | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Ascend TMS understands that if you deliver more functionality to your customer up front for little to no cost that is the ultimate way to deliver and show the customer you are out for their best interest and their success.
> 
> **Cons**: It is a very good TMS, that democratizes functionality for the transportation community.

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### "ascend tms" — 5.0/5

> **sam** | *15 January 2025* | Transportation/Trucking/Railroad | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Simple and easy to operate, tracking features works great
> 
> **Cons**: none, perfect for any brokerage. If they can include posting expense for office, will be good.
> 
> awsome, sales guys are great.
kudos to \[sensitive content hidden\]

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### "Its a great tms for under 50 employees" — 4.0/5

> **Vlad** | *1 April 2022* | Logistics & Supply Chain | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Its easy to implement and work on. Have some nice features.
> 
> **Cons**: Slow and lags pretty often. Cannot have it open in 2 windows and it is not well streamlined for 1 screen operation.
> 
> Its a great experience.

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### "You’ve Done Enough Research - Just Sign Up\!" — 5.0/5

> **Darin** | *20 August 2024* | Transportation/Trucking/Railroad | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: User friendly. Straight to the point. Amazing training videos if needed. Everything you need to run a profitable company\!
> 
> **Cons**: Is this a trick question? You can’t go wrong with AscendTMS. Video trainings and real people to help support when needed at a price tag that is unmatched.
> 
> \[sensitive content hidden\] and the team have been 5 stars all the way around. It’s truly one of the best software product experiences I’ve had. From start up to present our team has nothing but great things to say. Friction free and loaded with tools to make you organized and successful\!

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### "Great TMS I Highly recommend" — 5.0/5

> **Jonas** | *18 October 2024* | Logistics & Supply Chain | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Very easy to use and the customer service has been amazing.
> 
> **Cons**: Nothing really, it is a high functioning TMS system
> 
> Its been great so far. I would recommend this system

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