The accurate calculation of the costs of a cargo transport route at the planning stage is a major challenge for transport companies. Fortunately, there are tools that help you calculate them quickly and accurately and help you estimate the profitability of orders. Find out how to calculate costs in fireTMS when entering an order and […]

In this article, you will learn about the following features and improvements: Load and order preview directly from the sales document So far, in the fireTMS system, direct access to the load and order preview has only been possible from the purchase invoice view. Since this feature allows for a quick review of transport order […]

Another challenging year for the transport, freight forwarding and logistics industry has passed. It was marked not only by tackling the crisis, but also seeking competitive advantages through investment in modern solutions. What does 2025 hold for transport and freight forwarding? We gathered important information and forecasts on the European transport market to help you […]

In this article, you will learn about the new features and improvements: E-mail templates with an order and invoice Earlier in our blog post, we mentioned the option to define a template for an order confirmation e-mail to a customer. The new system version offers the added option of tailoring an email template to an […]

Handling completed freight orders often involves dedicating significant time and effort to process and register documents submitted by the carrier. What can be done to make work easier, digitise document flow, and automate invoice issuance? It’s worth using the Carrier Portal in fireTMS. What is the Carrier Portal? The Carrier Portal is a feature of […]

Working in the freight forwarding industry is often seen as very demanding, but also promising and high-paying. This is no surprise, as freight transport is a rapidly growing sector of the economy, directly linked to trade and industry. How do you start your career in freight forwarding? We have put together advice, tips, and key […]

In this article, you will learn about the new features and improvements: List of documents attached to the system You can now attach a document to specific objects in fireTMS. For example, you can attach the CMR document or a scan of a client’s order to the chosen load. In the updated version of the […]

In this article, you will learn about the new features and improvements: fireXgo freight exchange fireXgo is a freight exchange integrated with fireTMS. It enables forwarders to publish freight offers and carriers to find transport orders. In addition, the integration of fireXgo and TMS will allow them to extensively manage forwarding and transport orders. In […]

In this article, you will learn about new features and improvements: Invoice Payment Due Date on the Load List With the new system update, information about the invoice payment due date has been added to the list of all loads: Undoubtedly, the additional information about the payment due date will simplify the debt collection process […]

This article provides an overview of the features and improvements that we have introduced in the latest version of the system: Improvements in the reporting of odometer status with GPS during loading and unloading In transport orders, you can mark the status of a loading and unloading point as Completed. Until now, when the status of […]

Looking for ways to increase revenue and reduce costs in transport operations is one of the biggest challenges for transport business owners. Among these strategies are acquiring better contracts and improving fleet management efficiency. Today, we’ll focus on the latter — exploring strategies for managing a vehicle fleet using GPS technology and mobile applications. What […]

Learn about new features and upgrades by reading this article: More information in the Invoice and Load Activity Log In the new system version, the Activity Log view for invoices and load includes additional information about the editing of individual objects. For invoices, it will present detailed information about the editing of invoice items, such […]

One of the most important advantages of working with a Transportation Management System (TMS) is the quick access to a wealth of collected information. With all data in one place, you can generate reports, search and analyse data, and organise documents. Discover the reporting and analysis tools, as well as effective data search and sorting […]

Overview On the evening of July 11th, 2024, fireTMS experienced a significant outage due to an incident with our cloud provider OVH, which led to the unexpected shutdown of our main database. The main database is critical for our operations, handling all user data and transactions. This report outlines the timeline of events, our response, […]

Dear Customers, in recent days, there has been a significant outage with our external server service provider, which has severely impacted the operation of the fireTMS system. We are aware of the inconvenience this has caused you, and we would like to explain the situation and inform you of the steps we have taken in […]

Learn about new features and upgrades by reading this article: Manual editing of VAT amount on purchase invoices and other updates When registering a purchase invoice in the system, after entering the net amount and VAT rate, the system automatically calculates the tax amount and the gross invoice amount based on this data. Due to […]

Optimising transit times and costs are some of the biggest challenges for the TSL industry. Fortunately, modern tools such as fireTMS enable efficient route planning and control. Discover the tools that improve truck route planning. Take advantage of Here Maps and Actual Routes in fireTMS. Here Maps in fireTMS: route planning for trucks Route planning […]

Based on global trends and available solutions, the increased efficiency of companies in recent years is primarily due to digitisation and investment in modern IT systems. Find out how intelligent transport systems can improve your company’s logistics, increasing efficiency and reducing operating costs. What is a transport system and what does it mean for business? […]

Unexpected situations along the route have a significant impact on lead times. Do you need tools to keep an eye on all stages of transport? Use the functionalities of fireTMS. It will not only help you improve your transport organisation, but will also provide you with useful information that will enable you to react quickly […]

Learn about new features and upgrades by reading this article: Recurring costs With the new version of the system, the option to add recurring costs was introduced. This allows the user to easily and quickly register a recurring cost, such as a tractor lease, in fireTMS. To add a company’s fixed (recurring) costs, go to […]

Learn about new features and upgrades by reading this article: Automatic email notifications when a purchase invoice is approved and an outgoing payment is marked as paid The most important aspects of a freight forwarder’s work are time and reaction speed. These are the key factors that have a significant impact on the planning and […]

Additional improvements for the fireTMS Driver application Two new global configuration options for the fireTMS Driver application (Configuration >> System configuration>> Mobile application tab) have appeared with the new system version. The first one is a setting concerning the order in which the driver must complete the order points, where, for example, it can be […]

In this article you will find information about: Time-based tonnage restrictions for Here maps With the new system version, we have introduced information about tonnage time restrictions, which are only valid during specific time slots. If your planned route includes such restrictions, they will be displayed on the map with an appropriate information icon. Additionally, […]

In this article you will find information about: In order to facilitate the planning of transports and the allocation of loads and free vehicles, a Planner function has been added to the fireTMS system. It can be found under Orders >> Planner. In the Planner, free vehicles (internal vehicles) and available loads are displayed so […]

From this article you will learn about features such as:  Generating dual-currency invoices fireTMS offers advanced tools that will streamline and improve the quality of accounting work. One of them is the automatic generation of dual-currency invoices for a selected contractor.  To do this, just go to Accounting >> Contractors, in the edit field of […]

In this article, you will find information on features such as: How to issue a debit note in fireTMS fireTMS gives you the option of issuing a debit note. To do this, go to Accounting >> Sales >> Debit notes >> New debit note. You then need to select one of the available options: Remark […]

In this article, we describe the following functions: Loads at disposal and in the warehouse In order to check which load has not yet been assigned, you need to go to Loads >> All loads. From the selected load, you can create a forwarding order, inter-branch or internal. There is also an option to upload […]

fireTMS maps enable precise route planning for trucks. Just provide the route points and the system will show a cost-effective route with a detailed calculation of costs. With the new version of fireTMS the maps has gained features, that will help to provide reliable routes. Read the article and find out more. In this article […]

Do you want to increase the cost-efficiency of your orders and reduce empty trips? Use the new fireTMS truckMatching feature. It allows you to plan your transport in an effective and profitable manner. Read the article below and check out how to use the tool in practise. This article covers: What is fireTMS truckMatching? fireTMS […]

Do you need tools to handle orders quickly and efficiently? Do you want to automate the work of forwarders, dispatchers or your accountant? Do you want to keep profits and fleet costs under control? Use fireTMS! Its functions will prove themselves in the daily work of small, medium and large transport companies. In this article […]