Marcin Borek

Just a few years ago, TMS systems were seen as tools for large transport and freight forwarding companies. With the development of the transport market, increased competition, and rising customer expectations, TMS systems have become standard even in small and medium-sized transport companies. The reason is simple: with a growing number of orders and cost […]

In many transport companies, spreadsheets have long served as the primary tool for managing operations. They help plan orders, control costs and prepare basic reports. Initially, this solution works quite well, particularly in small organisations where the number of orders is limited and the team consists of just a few people. However, problems arise when […]

Although it might seem that transport companies lose the most money due to serious incidents, such as accidents, it is actually everyday oversights that play a key role. These include: failure to properly vet contractors, managing vehicle and driver schedules on paper, choosing transport routes without thorough analysis, lack of effective transport monitoring, and making […]

Managing a vehicle fleet in a transport company involves much more than just assigning a vehicle and trailer to an order. The entire process also includes checking the availability of vehicles and drivers, monitoring transport operations, analysing costs and ensuring the profitability of every kilometre. In practice, this means working comprehensively with up-to-date data, which […]

Handling a transport order is a complex process, much more complicated than simply creating a PDF file with information and sending it to the driver. In practice, it involves a whole chain of activities: from collecting all the data, through transferring it to the carrier or driver, planning the route, monitoring the execution, to invoicing […]

In the world of transport, every minute spent manually transcribing data from orders is time lost for planning, contacting customers or searching for new loads. No wonder that more and more companies are looking for ways to automate office processes. Two solutions are most commonly used: classic OCR (Optical Character Recognition) solutions and artificial intelligence-based […]

Are you looking for a good transport and freight management system, but don’t know how to choose the best solution yet? Or maybe you already know that fireTMS is a tool that can support you in your daily work, but you still can’t find the time to explore the topic. Regardless of the reason you […]

Reports in transport and freight forwarding companies are an essential tool for controlling the work and performance of the company. They not only help in making key business decisions, but also indicate areas for improvement. Thanks to automated reporting, we can save a lot of time by eliminating manual searching and later compiling data from […]

Accurate calculation of freight transport costs, both at the planning stage and when settling orders, is key to the financial stability of a transport company. It is important to take into account not only fuel expenses, which constitute a significant part of the budget, but also operating costs, salaries, licences, insurance and leasing. Effective financial […]

Employees of transport and freight forwarding companies waste valuable time every day manually issuing invoices, copying data from transport orders and checking that all information is correct. With a large number of orders to process, these laborious tasks take hours every week. By automating this area alone, employees could spend more time on other tasks, […]

How can you improve transport monitoring, better control drivers’ work and efficiently manage the entire transport process in one place? Modern solutions such as fireTMS allow you to take a comprehensive approach to the issue. In this article, we will show you how to improve transport monitoring in your company and what benefits you will […]

Effective route planning is one of the key elements of transport company management, directly affecting the profitability of each order. In an industry where every kilometre and every minute counts, route optimisation is a measure of success. See how Here maps work in fireTMS and how they change the transport planning process. Planning routes for […]

Accurate and correctly completed transport and shipping orders are the foundation of an efficient business in the TSL industry. Even a small mistake, such as incorrect load weight or an inaccurate address, can lead to costly errors. Communication disruptions between shippers, carriers and drivers can be just as important. That is why modern transport order […]

Faced with rising costs, driver shortages and regulatory changes, transport and freight forwarding companies are facing the need to improve operational efficiency. A lack of modern planning tools such as transport management systems (TMS) can be a hindrance, leading to sub-optimal fleet utilisation, delivery delays and increased operational costs. See how fireTMS will support you […]

Freight forwarders face a range of daily challenges – from organising transport and managing paperwork to keeping a close eye on order budgets. With so many tasks to complete, the right tools are essential. That is precisely why we have created fireTMS, a 360° transport and freight management system supported by artificial intelligence. See how […]

With around 1.4 million TSL companies in the European Union, competition is extremely fierce. In today’s challenging business landscape, an appropriate TMS has become essential rather than just convenient. The fireTMS Enterprise plan could be the answer. What is the Enterprise plan in fireTMS? The Enterprise Plan in fireTMS is an advanced solution that allows […]

Do you have multiple loads to enter into your TMS? Do you receive transport orders on paper, as scanned documents or by email? Manually entering data into the system is time-consuming and risks making mistakes. That’s why in fireTMS we have created an AI assistant that will do it for you – automatically and quickly. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

From this article you will learn about features such as:  Effective team management with fireTMS In managing a team, it is fundamental that each employee knows their responsibilities and the duties assigned to them. This makes it easy to check the status of their progress and makes work more efficient. fireTMS has functions that allow […]

fireTMS is a transport management system for carriers and freight forwarders. It enables comprehensive management of transport orders for any company, regardless of its size. The system’s functions automate the daily work of forwarding agents and dispatchers, making transport fulfilment quick and efficient. Looking for a tool to efficiently organise transport in a small company? […]

In this article, you will learn about features such as: Offer templates fireTMS has a feature that allows you to create an Offer template. It is useful when a forwarder wants to publish an offer that will include transportation of loads taking place at the same loading and unloading locations, and will have the same […]

With this article, you will learn more about features such as:  Fuel expense register  fireTMS enables you to assign fuel costs directly to a given vehicle manually. To register a single fuel cost, you need to go to Vehicles >> Expenses >> Register expense >> Register fuel expense. You need to complete the data in […]

The fireTMS system has a dedicated mobile application for drivers, fireTMS Driver, which enables fast and efficient communication between the shipper and the driver on the route. It allows you to monitor the work of the drivers and the subsequent stages of the transport order.  fireTMS Driver mobile application – advantages  fireTMS Driver enables the […]

Truck maps in fireTMS – optimal route planning With Here maps in fireTMS it is possible to plan the most cost-effective route for transporting goods. The system allows you to calculate the route between several points, giving you useful information on the length of the route in kilometres, toll costs, estimated arrival time and a […]

This article will tell you more about fireTMS features and enhancements, such as: Fleet management – Available vehicles function The Available vehicles function in fireTMS includes an automatically created list of vehicles whose unloading falls within the selected date range. As a result, vehicles are ready to accept new customer orders. This makes it easy […]