How to Export Driver Pay from AscendTMS to Superior Trucking Payroll Service

Do you use AscendTMS and want to make payroll fast and simple?

Are you tired of clicking around and not sure what to do next?

We’re here to walk you through each step—clearly and simply.
This guide will show you how to export your driver pay from AscendTMS to send it to us for payroll processing.

Step-by-Step: Exporting Driver Pay from AscendTMS

Step1: Go to Driver Pay

Click on the “Accounting” menu.

Select “Driver Pay.”

Pick your payroll date range.

Choose either “Pickup Date” or “Delivery Date” (whichever way you pay your drivers).

Step 2: Select Drivers

Click the bar next to “Drivers.”

Choose one, some, or all of your drivers.

Tip: If you leave it blank, AscendTMS will select all drivers by default (recommended).

Step 3: Customize Columns (Optional but Helpful)

In the top right corner, click the column settings button.

You’ll see a list of column names:
Green check = column is visible
Red X = column is hidden

Click to turn columns on or off as needed.

Step 4: Arrange Columns

Click and hold the three lines beside a column name.

Drag the columns up or down to move them closer to the left side.

This helps avoid scrolling side to side later.

When you’re done, click “Save Changes.”

Step 5: Sort and Search

Use the dropdown bars at the top to:
Show all load statuses
Show all drivers

You can also use the search bar to find specific information faster.o:

Step 6: Get Ready to Export

Look for the Export button.

If your mouse shows a red circle with a slash, you need to switch to Single Driver Mode.

Step 7: Switch to Single Driver Mode

Click the “Show All Drivers” dropdown.

Pick just one driver to view.

Step 8: Fix the “No Paid Items Found” Error

If you see the message “No paid items found to export,” here’s why:

The load or deduction must be marked as Paid before it can be exported.

Step 9: Mark Loads as Paid

Click the plus sign (+) to expand a load row.

Check that the load is completed and any deductions look correct.

Click anywhere on the load row to highlight it yellow.

At the top, click:

“Mark as Paid”

Enter your payroll date

Click “Mark as Paid” again

Important: You must do this for all loads and deductions you want to export.

Step 10: Export the Settlement

Now that everything is marked as Paid:

Click Export

Choose “Export as Excel Spreadsheet”

Do NOT export as a PDF if you are sending it to us.

Step 11: Make Sure It’s an Excel File

The Excel sheet will include:

All loads

All deductions

A short description for each

This helps your drivers understand their pay, and helps us process your payroll quickly—without questions.

Extra Notes – Export Directly to Superior Trucking Payroll Service

AscendTMS has a direct link to Superior Trucking Payroll Service.

Use the Expert Payroll Assistant option

Still stuck? You can also contact AscendTMS through their website or search their

Need some extra help, we have created a How To Video that might help…..check it out.

Conclusion: Let’s Wrap It Up Right

Now you know how to export your driver pay from AscendTMS the right way.

If you’ve ever been confused by driver pay exports or sent the wrong format, you’re not alone. We make payroll easier when we get clear, clean Excel files.

Send your Excel file to Superior Trucking Payroll Service. We’ll handle the rest—so you can focus on the road, not on paperwork.

At Superior Trucking Payroll Service, we specialize in helping trucking companies and owner-operators get payroll done right—with fewer headaches and no confusion. Need help? Reach out and Let’s Talk.

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Written by Harley Houlden

Harley joined Superior Trucking Payroll Service (STPS) in early 2019. With nine years of customer service experience, she truly understands what it takes to make our clients happy. She loves working at STPS because of the family-like atmosphere. Harley’s favorite place to be is Traverse City, Michigan or anywhere that has hippos.