AscendTMS Logistics Software

The heart of our operation

Ascend has given me the confidence to grow my business and not get lost creating invoices, payroll and organizing drivers.

Pros

The ability to create payroll reports and export invoices all based on the original load information.
The ability to search a load number based on the BOL, VRID, or whatever number was entered at the loads origination.
The ability to customize the columns while viewing loads.
The ability to send invoices with POD's and Confirmation Sheets attached

Cons

The invoices imported to QB do not contain the description data from the invoice in Ascend. Other than that, the software seems to be bulletproof.

Extremely Valuable

This software does EVERYTHING I need it to do to run my company. It will probably do all you need it to do as well.

Pros

This software is crafted by industry professionals who know what you need to succeed as a dispatcher, truck driver, owner operator, fleet owner or as a broker. They continually look for ways to improve the system and they resolve any issues quickly. I have only had to reach out for assistance a few times, but when I do the team at AscendTMS is always quick to respond with helpful info.

Cons

About once every 3 months, the software will go down for about 15 minutes. This is always a very short disconnect and is always back up and running shortly. For the price and the amenities, I barely feel justified in mentioning this little hiccup.

Free online Transportation Management software!

Pros

Ascend TMS Logistics is an online software build to manage every aspect of your logistics and distribution operations which currently used by the world's largest companies. Ascend TMS Logistics offers two plan, the basic and the premium. Basic plan is totally free with two user limit. This is the best way to test and experience the software.

Cons

This software is very useful for and if you only require 2 users, you can have for free. Very easy to deploy and no hardware cost. Internet connection however is required.

Software that's easy and effective.

Love this software. Anything that makes my job easier is well worth it!

Pros

Ease of use, but it gets the job done. Integrates with QBO which is a major plus. Updates in real time.

Cons

Wish the credit limit function had the ability to issue warnings to someone entering a load, and/or lockout for a customer over their limit.

Perfect

AscendTMS is flawless. Best software I have ever used.

Pros

This software is so simple to use my 90 year old Grandmother could even do it. This is coming from the women who comments "like" on Facebook pictures.

Cons

They need to fix the carrier asset page. Whenever you put in a carrier it always puts "HEADS UP! This carrier has not been marked OK TO LOAD."

All ways Available

Always great and they keep me informed on market/ page updates.

Pros

The easy accessibility of the web page and 24/7 assistance with great attitudes.

Cons

Loading process, sometimes takes a few moments

Great TMS Software!

I have been using Ascend for just under a year now and have loved it. It really helps simplify my day and keep things moving. From building loads to making check calls, Ascend helps keep me organized. I would highly recommend using Ascend, you will be happy you gave it a shot!

Pros

Fantastic and easy to use one stop site for building, managing and keeping track of loads on the road.

Cons

Website works fine on my mobile, but would love to see a mobile app for Ascend to make building loads on my phone easier.

I love it!

Overall, I am very impressed with this product. I would definitely recommend this to a friend.

Pros

I love that this product is extremely user friendly. I can easily build loads and get Rate Cons out quickly.

Cons

There is not a lot that I don't love about this product, although I would like for the mobile version to be easier to use and faster.

We love it!

We've been using this software for almost 3 years now and have had nothing but good experiences with updates and available support. Features are well thought out and function well. Would definitely recommend!

Pros

The easy of use and integrated database this software provides is great!
The ability to customize carrier profiles, location information and line items for invoicing make this
program top notch. Also available support is great!

Cons

Desktop software is excellent I would like to see the app and mobile sites run more smoothly.

Ascend TMS Great Software

We do around 7 to 8 million in sales and will continue to use them as we grow bigger.

Pros

The constant updates of code. They don't stay stagnant, they're always improving their product.

Cons

I do not have any complaints. This is the reason we use their software.

Excellent customer service

Pros

Ease of use and frequent updates make this TMS a must have platform. The staff is very quick to respond to any questions or function recommendations.

Cons

There are certain actions that could be easier if group selection and designation were possible. I am sure this will be in a future update!

The easiest TMS I have been working on !!!

Pros

Fast, affordable, good looking front end, well organized, free training available, BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE, good integration, free tracking ... It will take me forever to express all the good features of Ascend TMS

Cons

So far everything works perfectly! I will get back with the cons if we ever experience one.
If there is anything that I don't like, there is a "Suggest a feature".

Great product! Easy to use! Great customer support!

Pros

Document can be connected directly to customer files and to loads, invoicing features, load reporting abilities, ease of use, and simple factoring.

Cons

Slow navigation at times throughout the day, no record of emails that are sent out of the program, or any way to go back and see a history of emails sent.

From a start up to a big business you cannot go wrong.

Pros

It is user friendly, and if you need to reach someone they are always available. That's big because in today's world customer service has gone down. Not with Ascend!

Cons

None to report. I really have nothing bad to say. I guess it would be nice if they added a CRM and a full accounting system. Not their focus, but with such a great TMS I bet those products would be awesome as well if they rolled them out.

AWESOME

Pros

It's very easy to use and wonderfully smooth. I've never had any issues using this software. would definitely recommend

Cons

There's nothing bad about the software. it's too easy to use and customer service has always responded quickly

very good is very easy to make loads

Pros

easy to work you can see all the process for the loads if is available or covered. for accounting porpose too you can see all the info

Cons

cant see the loads make the carriers sometimes brokers call for carrier references and we cant see the carrier history

awesome tracking software to keep your transportation company all under one banner

one place to see entire company and keep trucks under one place.

Pros

Easy to put each load in and track all your drivers in one place. Then the ease of sending in the accounting piece to the factoring company is very useful. I like the ability to find thousands of companies and addresses already loaded and made the accounting and load building process much easier.

Cons

The templates are not very easy to set up and implement. Easier to just build each load. Entering and updating your trucks is a bit time consuming, but once done is good. Editing loads is a bit tricky too but can be overcome.

Love the interface

Pros

I love the load board view and the functionality of the list views within each box. Also love the check call feature with location function.

Cons

lack of customer portal to send an electronic rate confirmation and have the driver digitally sign and return it.

UNBELIVABLABLE! Does everything that my company could ever need and MORE!

My business is growing and my employees love it!

Pros

Throughly cover ever need that my company has in terms of a TMS System and even better yet, It's so user friendly!!!

Cons

I haven't founds very many that can't be fixed with a simple suggestion! I would say though that I don't like that the credits that you have to purchase are so expensive... Maybe there is an unlimited plan?

Good Software

Pros

I would give it 5 stars, but the one thing it's missing is maintenance reports for trucks. If that could be added, then I could see it being a great software program

Cons

It does not allow you to keep certain reports on you fleet like Trucking Office does. We have signed up for Premium, but those reports are not there. We will have to keep using Trucking Office until then.