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Why Choose Descartes GroundCloud

Built to meet the needs of contracted service providers.

Centralized Solution

Streamline your operations and boost efficiency with our centralized platform. Manage safety, Vehicle Event Data Recorder (VEDR), routing, and more with just one login. 

Maximum Visibility

Gain valuable insights into fleet operations and driver performance, providing the ability to enable better management decisions and increase operational efficiency.

Improve Safety

AI-powered devices recognize unsafe driving behavior and road events as they occur and provide drivers with audible alerts in real time. Reduce road events to improve your safety score and pro...

Seamless Compliance

Stay compliant with DOT regulations and labor laws effortlessly with automated solutions. From safety tracking to trip inspections and maintenance reporting, our systems keep your fleet on tra...

Optimize Operations

Automatically optimize routes to fit your operational needs, helping drivers—new or experienced—complete stops faster with turn-by-turn navigation and built-in efficiency. 

Claims and Fraud Protection

Advanced safety features improve driver performance and provide protection for your business against fraudulent claims and undeserved liability.

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Route Optimization & Express Volume Webinar

Learn how to configure your routes for success—especially with growing express volume and the rollout of time definite delivery. In this session, Descartes experts Peter Wensman and Scott Levine wa...

Top CSA Violations Costing Contractors: How to Avoid the Most Common Compliance Pitfalls

Avoid the most common CSA violations with proactive safety, driver coaching, and preventative maintenance. Protect your score—and your contract.

Excelerated Logistics Centralizes Operations for Future Growth

Learn how Excelerated Logistics was able to centralize their operations with Descartes GroundCloud, allowing them to streamline their workflows and set themselves up for future growth.

Locations & Stop Instructions

Location Updates while driver is on route Adding a Parking Spot and/or Door Location  Adding Stop Instructions and/or Address notes

JELKK Inc Improves Driver Performance with Descartes GroundCloud VEDR Solution

As VEDR systems became a fleet standard, JELKK Inc. needed a compliant solution that wouldn’t hinder efficiency. By adopting Descartes GroundCloud’s platform fleet-wide, they improved driver perfor...

James J. Miner Achieves 23 Months Accident-Free with Descartes GroundCloud

Learn how James J. Miner achieved 23 months accident-free by using Descartes GroundCloud’s safety training and VEDR solutions to build a strong safety culture and reduce liability.

The Benefits of AI VEDR Telematics

Boost safety, reduce risks, and improve operations with AI VEDR telematics from Descartes GroundCloud. Foster a safety culture and protect profits.

CSA and DOT numbers in Road Safety

Learn the pivotal role of CSA and DOT numbers in the trucking industry's safety landscape and how they can affect operational legitimacy.

AIR-II Contract Instructions

Multiple Stops at One Location

Pickups/Deliveries Combinations  Multiple Deliveries (apartments, etc.)  Dropdown banner "Show All Stops"  Will present the driver with the information for each Stop at the location   "Hide Stops" ...

H&S Logistics Improves Rural Delivery with Descartes GroundCloud

Learn how H&S improved route efficiency, increased visibility, and doubled stops per route by centralizing operations with Descartes GroundCloud.

Menu Options & Additional Features

Manifest View - Reorder Stops, Verify Stops, Filter Stops - Barcode Icon (initiates camera) adds/inserts package into manifest via a picture scan.   Subzones - Additional ...

Preparing for Peak Delivery Season: A Practical Guide for Fleet Managers

Prepare for peak delivery season with our guide for fleet managers. Discover essential tips to optimize your fleet & meet industry challenges.

Shortt & Associates Inc uses Descartes GroundCloud to Protect Drivers and Contracts

Descartes GroundCloud Video Event Data Recorders (VEDRs) provided reliable coverage of driving events to protect their drivers, contracts, and bottom line.

Limited-time Offer - FREE MV+AI VEDR Cameras

Get FREE MV + AI approved AIR-II VEDR cameras for a limited-time with a term contract and no increase to your monthly subscription!

MV + AI VEDR Event Recognition

Discover how MV + AI VEDR detects unsafe driving behaviors in real-time, enhancing fleet safety and promoting a culture of safety.

Map Sidebar & Zoning

Satellite vs Normal View  Zoning: re-sequence, transfer, delete selected stops  Map Preferences  Stop Filters

Map & Driver Settings

- Driver Map Preferences - Manual Route Mode - Offline Maps - Customized Stop Label - Custom Current Location Marker

MV + AI VEDR Web Seminar

Looking for information on MV+AI VEDR? Join VP of Safety, Jerry Veres, Product Lead, John Vinje, and Director of Sales, Dan Rolland in a deep dive on MV+AI VEDR, Key Indicators (KIs), and the best...

Sandusky Transport Increases Delivery Efficiency and Strengthens Safety Culture

Learn how Sandusky Transport streamlined onboarding, improved route efficiency, and strengthened its safety culture by centralizing operations with Descartes GroundCloud.

Waln Enterprises Inc Achieves 95%+ On-Time Delivery with GroundCloud’s Time Commits

Discover how Waln Enterprises Inc streamlined routing and adapted to time definite package demands using Descartes GroundCloud’s Time Commits feature to achieve over 95% on-time deliveries.

Big Green Contracting Inc Increases On-Time Delivery to 95% with Descartes GroundCloud

Learn how Big Green Contracting Inc used Descartes GroundCloud’s Time Commits feature to streamline routing and meet strict delivery windows, achieving over 95% on-time performance without disrupti...

Are You Ready to Meet Time-Definite Delivery Demands?

With Descartes GroundCloud’s Time Commits feature, you and your delivery team can complete routes efficiently, meeting delivery time requirements and maintain a high service rating.

Enhancing Fleet Safety with Proactive Safety Training and VEDR

See how James J. Miner achieved 23 months accident-free with Descartes GroundCloud's Proactive Safety Training and VEDR, reducing liability.

AIR-II Installation Video

Here is a step-by-step walkthrough on how to install the MV+AI capable AIR-II VEDR camera:

Shop Walkthrough

Watch this video for a step-by-step guide on how to place an order in the Descartes GroundCloud store.

AIR-II VEDR Overview

The AIR-II AI VEDR is the next step in how service providers approach vehicle safety and monitoring. This state-of-the-art telematics solution integrates AI Driver Safety Assistance to help reduce ...

GC Driver App Walkthrough

Driver Login & MyDrive

Driver Safety Training Pre-Trip Inspection Dashboard MyDrive

MV+AI VEDR Demo

The MV + AI VEDR system proactively monitors and improves driver safety by triggering alerts and creating events based on unsafe driving behaviors. Unlike previous VEDR functionality, it does not r...

Why is Proactive Safety Training Crucial for Service Providers?

Discover why proactive safety training is vital as industry experts reveal how Descartes GroundCloud enhances fleet safety and reduces accidents.

Peak Season Success: Best Practices and Solutions to Optimize Efficiency

Learn must-know strategies to keep your fleet running smoothly with tips from Descartes GroundCloud expert and industry veteran Michelle Waugaman. Discover how route optimization can cut fuel cost...

Not Sure if your VEDR Devices are MV+AI Compliant?

Ensure your VEDR devices are MV+AI compliant. Learn how to check your current cameras and upgrade to the AIR-II before the deadline.

Not Sure if your VEDR Devices are MV+AI Compliant?

Ensure your VEDR devices are MV+AI compliant. Learn how to check your current cameras and upgrade to the AIR-II before the deadline.

Enhancing Fleet Safety with MV/AI VEDR

Discover how MV/AI VEDR boosts fleet safety with real-time alerts and data-driven insights for better driver performance.

Route Optimization & Express Volume Web Seminar

Learn how to configure your routes for success—especially with growing express volume and the rollout of time definite delivery. In this session, Descartes experts Peter Wensman and Scott Levine wa...