AscendTMS has added real-time truck permit purchases and management to its transportation management software through a continued partnership with the provider of commercial truck permits, Comdata.
AscendTMS now enables carriers to purchase and manage truck permits, send them to drivers, and get alerts when permits are needed for a particular trip or are going to expire.
“Comdata’s use of AscendTMS has made the process of obtaining truck permits easier and more cost-effective for carriers,” said Tim Higham, president of AscendTMS. “TMS software is the source of all truth regarding a carrier’s customers, assets, drivers—and now DOT permits. This free service has the potential to drastically reduce a carriers’ DOT fines and keep their trucks on the road longer by providing the capability to buy a permit with just a few clicks.”
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Ed Sanderson, director of RCS permit operations at Comdata, said, “As a principal provider of temporary trip/fuel and over-dimensional permits, Comdata is committed to offering innovative ways of enabling customers to get the permits they need while staying compliant and saving time. We believe this partnership with AscendTMS provides an unprecedented opportunity for drivers to order permits directly from their TMS, speeding up the process and reducing data errors.”
Comdata’s current customers will receive a free three-month premium subscription to AscendTMS.
