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    AscendTMS

    Truly free TMS with 140+ factoring partners for 60-minute payment after delivery.

    Founded 2015
    Brandon, FL
    11-50
    www.ascendtms.com
    Size:
    Startup & SMB
    |
    Best For:
    Broker
    Carrier
    3PL

    Platform Overview

    AscendTMS is a free cloud-based transportation management system with 61,000+ customers across 30+ countries. Features include load management, carrier qualification, GPS tracking, and real-time connectivity to 140+ factoring companies. Free tier includes unlimited users with optional Premium and PRO plans.

    Core Strengths
    • Truly free tier with unlimited users and no hidden fees
    • #1 rated TMS on Capterra, GetApp, and Software Advice
    • Real-time connectivity to 140+ factoring companies
    • One-click load posting to DAT, Truckstop, TruckSmarter
    • Built-in AscendTMS Easy Sign for e-signatures
    Best Suited For
    • Freight brokers seeking free TMS
    • Small carriers with 1-100+ trucks
    • 3PLs managing multiple customers and carriers
    • Startups with limited budgets
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    Why Choose AscendTMS

    Truly free TMS with 140+ factoring partners for 60-minute payment after delivery.

    Best For
    Startup & SMB
    Broker
    Carrier
    3PL

    AscendTMS Features (10)

    Load Management
    Carrier Onboarding
    GPS Tracking
    Invoicing
    Two-Way Texting
    Document Management
    E-Signatures
    Credit Checks
    Multi-Branch Management
    Dashboard Analytics

    AscendTMS Integrations (10)

    DAT
    Truckstop
    TruckSmarter
    Trucker Path
    QuickBooks Online
    Stripe
    TriumphPay
    Motive
    Trucker Tools
    WEX

    Company Background

    Company Details
    Founded:2015
    Location:Brandon, FL
    Employees:11-50
    Company History
    2002 Founded by InMotion Global in Brandon, FL
    2015 Launched free TMS model, rapid user growth
    2024 63,000+ customers across 30+ countries
    April 2024 CEO Tim Higham invests in ShipperCRM
    Funding History
    $750K
    Bootstrapped with minimal external funding
    Investors: TBK Bank, SBA PPP loan recipients

    Source: Verified from thefreetms.com December 2025

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    What is AscendTMS?

    AscendTMS is a TMS solution listed on the SupplyWolf supply chain software marketplace. Free cloud-based TMS with 61,000+ customers and real-time factoring. The company behind AscendTMS is founded in 2015, headquartered in Brandon, FL, and with a team size of 11-50.

    Frequently asked questions

    AscendTMS is a TMS solution. Free cloud-based TMS with 61,000+ customers and real-time factoring.

    According to the vendor, AscendTMS is positioned for teams such as Freight brokers seeking free TMS, Small carriers with 1-100+ trucks, 3PLs managing multiple customers and carriers, and Startups with limited budgets, primarily startups and small and mid-sized businesses.

    AscendTMS lists integrations with DAT, Truckstop, TruckSmarter, Trucker Path, QuickBooks Online, Stripe, TriumphPay, and Motive and 2 more. Confirm any specific integration with the vendor as part of your evaluation.

    AscendTMS pricing as listed by the vendor: Free basic tier, Premium at $79/month, PRO at $179/month. Request a custom quote for your specific use case.

    AscendTMS is headquartered in Brandon, FL, founded in 2015, and with a team of 11-50 people.

    AscendTMS reports total funding of $750K, Bootstrapped with minimal external funding, and backed by TBK Bank, SBA PPP loan recipients.