Descartes Last Mile Solutions

Spec sheet

Purpose

Descartes says its last-mile fleet performance solutions help reduce delivery costs and improve planning, delivery performance, and customer experience.Read 11 Oct 2026 · descartes.com

Integrations

Route planning software offers pre-built integrations and APIs and can integrate with CRM, ERP, telematics, mobile, and HR systems.Read 11 Oct 2026 · descartes.com

Security

Descartes reports annual IT audits, ISO 27001 certification, and SOC 2 Type II reports as part of its information security assurance.Read 11 Oct 2026 · descartes.com

Support

The product pages invite prospective customers to schedule a demo and speak with a routing specialist for a consultation.Read 11 Oct 2026 · descartes.com

API access

YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · descartes.com

Beverage support

Descartes says it provides a dedicated beverage support team.Read 11 Oct 2026 · descartes.com

Company history

Descartes was founded in 1981.Read 11 Oct 2026 · descartes.com

Customer engagement

Customer-facing features include real-time ETAs, delivery tracking, and feedback.Read 11 Oct 2026 · descartes.com

Customer notifications

YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · descartes.com

Customer portal

Customer delivery messages can link to a browser-based portal, so customers do not need to download an app to track a delivery.Read 11 Oct 2026 · descartes.com

Delivery execution

The platform includes route execution tools for tracking operations and improving performance.Read 11 Oct 2026 · descartes.com

Dispatch management

YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · descartes.com

Driver app platforms

bothRead 24 Sep 2026 · descartes.com

Driver mobile tools

Descartes’ driver mobile applications support electronic proof of delivery, including signature and image capture, barcode scanning, and delivery status updates.Read 11 Oct 2026 · descartes.com

Intended customers

Descartes describes its solution as suitable for enterprise and mid-market fleets, with route optimization particularly suited to businesses operating more than 20 vehicles with multiple stops or delivery constraints.Read 11 Oct 2026 · descartes.com

Live delivery tracking

YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · descartes.com

Mapping integrations

Descartes says its software integrates with Google Maps, Waze, and HERE for routing, traffic, and visualization.Read 11 Oct 2026 · descartes.com

Mobile availability

Descartes says its mobile apps are available through the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.Read 11 Oct 2026 · descartes.com

Mobile proof of delivery

Fleet mobile apps support electronic proof of delivery with signatures and image capture, barcode scanning, and GPS-based tracking.Read 11 Oct 2026 · descartes.com

Planning limits

The route optimization FAQ describes companies operating more than 20 vehicles as an ideal fit, especially when routes have multiple stops, delivery windows, capacity constraints, or changing daily demand.Read 11 Oct 2026 · descartes.com

Pricing

The maker describes pricing factors including features, users or devices, vehicles, deliveries, stops, deployment scale, support, and maintenance; the opened page directs buyers to a consultation.Read 11 Oct 2026 · descartes.com

Proof of delivery

photo_and_signatureRead 24 Sep 2026 · descartes.com

Route execution

The platform supports real-time dispatch and tracking to address route exceptions and order changes.Read 11 Oct 2026 · descartes.com

Route optimization

Route optimization is designed to reduce delivery miles, time, and cost.Read 11 Oct 2026 · descartes.com

Routing

Route optimization creates delivery routes around cost, efficiency, service, and operational constraints.Read 11 Oct 2026 · descartes.com

Routing scope

The route planning software can handle vehicles across multiple depots and supports branch-based and centralized routing.Read 11 Oct 2026 · descartes.com

Security frameworks

Descartes says its information security program is guided by ISO 27001, SOC 2, and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.Read 11 Oct 2026 · descartes.com

Target users

Descartes describes the solution as suitable for mid-market and enterprise fleets, including operations with complex delivery constraints.Read 11 Oct 2026 · descartes.com

Telematics integration

Descartes describes an integration with Geotab that connects live telematics data with route planning, dynamic routing, dispatch, ETA updates, and proof-of-delivery workflows.Read 11 Oct 2026 · descartes.com

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