AscendTMS bundles TMS, vetting and payroll in new freight packages

InMotion Global launched Carrier Complete and Broker Complete, two connected freight-tech packages for small and midsize carriers, brokers and shippers. The bundles pair AscendTMS with shipper data, carrier vetting, credit scores and payroll tools in one setup.

Why it matters: - Small and midsize freight companies often need sales data, compliance checks, payroll and TMS tools, but they do not have the staff or budget to stitch together multiple systems. - AscendTMS is pitching the new bundles as a single operating system that could cut complexity and reduce software costs for SMB carriers and brokers. - The packages also aim to speed onboarding and make freight operations more connected across sales, vetting, dispatch and payroll.

What happened: - InMotion Global, the developer of AscendTMS, launched two new packages: Carrier Complete and Broker Complete. - The company said the offerings are built for small and midsize carriers, freight brokers and shippers. - The launch combines AscendTMS with ShipperCRM, SearchCarriers and Superior Trucking Payroll. - The company introduced the products on Aug. 17, 2026.

The details: - Carrier Complete and Broker Complete include TMS software, shipper discovery tools, verified shipper contacts, freight sales support, carrier and broker verification, compliance tools, credit scores, payroll services, document management, load management, dispatch tools and accounting workflows. - ShipperCRM provides shipper profiles, freight data, verified contacts and discovery tools. - SearchCarriers provides carrier and broker vetting and qualification tools. - Superior Trucking Payroll provides full payroll processing support, with workflows connected through AscendTMS. - Qualified new AscendTMS customers get the partner services at no additional cost through one AscendTMS credit card charge. - Superior Trucking Payroll waives payroll setup fees for qualified AscendTMS customers. - AscendTMS said one-click payroll is available in the platform through the Superior Trucking Payroll integration. - The company said the packages are designed to help users find freight, vet partners, check credit, manage loads, process payroll and run compliant operations from one place. - The launch also includes a free trial offer at TheFreeTMS.com. - InMotion Global also pointed users to its social channels on LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube.

Between the lines: - The launch reflects a broader freight-market shift toward software that bundles core operations instead of selling separate point products. - AscendTMS is positioning the packages around speed, simplicity and lower friction for smaller teams that need enterprise-style tools. - The company is also using the announcement to reinforce its claim that AscendTMS is the highest-value and most highly rated TMS in freight. - Tim Higham, CEO of AscendTMS, said freight professionals want low cost, low complexity and fast access to tools that work. - Mike Ritzema of Superior Trucking Payroll said running payroll is “literally one click” in AscendTMS. - Krystian Gebis of ShipperCRM said the integration injects shipper profile and contact data into AscendTMS to help users find freight opportunities. - Garrett Allen of SearchCarriers said customers want clear “go, no go” signals from complicated data.

What's next: - AscendTMS is inviting freight professionals to try the offering free through TheFreeTMS.com. - The company is likely to market Carrier Complete and Broker Complete as a faster on-ramp for SMB customers looking for integrated freight software. - InMotion Global is continuing to lean on partner integrations to expand the value of AscendTMS without requiring users to manage separate systems.

The bottom line: - AscendTMS is betting that SMB freight operators will pay more attention to bundled simplicity than to standalone software categories.