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Get the essentials on route planning, execution, mobile, and telematics technology to improve fleet operations. Discover all of our FAQs, informative explainer videos, and blogs.

Why Choose Descartes

See how Descartes' solutions increase fleet productivity.

Reduce Costs

Our solutions help companies optimize their resources, reduce their emissions, and reduce their costs.

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Customer Experience

Work better and smarter while delivering an exceptional customer experience.

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Increased Revenue

Delivery options that fit your delivery personas are key to increasing revenue.

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Driver Safety, Compliance & Retention

Help drivers safely perform at their best, adhere to regulatory requirements, and get the highest level of job satisfaction.

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Improve Sustainability

Turn sustainability from a challenge into an opportunity.

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Digitize Operations

Improve service quality, increase productivity, and ensure customer service with electronic proof of delivery.

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Guide to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Route optimization improves delivery productivity while helping to ensure delivery success. Learn how the technology works in this detailed FAQ.

Guide to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Learn what electronic proof of delivery is and how it improves driver efficiency and data capture. This FAQ answers all your questions.

7 Ways Hybrid Route Planning Enhances Fleet Operations

To survive and even thrive, fleet-based distribution networks are moving to hybrid route planning, a blend of dynamic and static routing. Learn more in this blog.

Guide to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Learn which six capabilities result in the best routing software solutions. Save money and transform the customer experience.

Guide to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

A digital twin is a virtual model of a process, product or service. Learn how it can be applied to fleets to improve delivery productivity and customer experience.

Guide to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Learn how cloud elasticity in route optimization scales to solve large-scale problems while reducing cloud computing costs and minimizing IT resources.

Guide to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Machine learning and AI make it possible to create superior route plans, achieve business goals, and satisfy more customers. Get a full overview.

6 Key Capabilities for Maximizing Fleet Operations & Last Mile Delivery Performance

Last mile delivery technology helps companies implement strategies to improve performance, including competitive differentiation, customer experience, revenue growth, profitability, and cost reduct...

Best Practices for Optimizing Last Mile Delivery

Learn the top best practices for last mile delivery optimization and how to put them into practice in just 10 easy steps. Modernize your last mile delivery today.

Guide to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Robotic process automation makes it easy to automate complex planning and coordination processes. Every planner can be your best planner.

Guide to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Learn why strategic route planning organizes distribution networks for the greatest financial and operational performance. See how it can benefit your fleet today.

Guide to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Delivery scheduling lowers delivery costs, increases delivery reliability, and productivity. Get a full overview in this FAQ.

Guide to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Route planning helps reduce delivery costs and ensure customers get their deliveries reliably. Read these FAQs for the benefits and types of planning available.

Cost vs Speed: Buyers Are Price Conscious When It Comes to Delivery

A new report explores why online shopping has decelerated and what buyers care most about when it comes to delivery of their purchases.

5 Reasons Customers Love Real-time Order Tracking

The top five reasons real-time communication is important to customers, plus how to meet customer expectations without overhauling your tech stack.

Beyond Customer Experience: How Last Mile Tracking Benefits Drivers

Whenever a business involves moving goods or people, customers expect to see regular ETA updates and follow the driver’s arrival to their door. Keep reading to discover how final mile tracking c...

What is Customer Engagement and Why is it Important?

Customer engagement is a process that puts the customer back at the heart of the business while driving operational efficiencies in last mile delivery and field service. Put simply, customer engag...

Guide to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Learn how same-day optimization works and how it helps optimize fleet utilization in conjunction with the customer's delivery window requirements.

How to Enhance Field Service and Last Mile Delivery with Order Tracking

Order tracking is the cornerstone of an effective last mile customer engagement strategy. Repurposing order details and geolocation data can add value to your service and empower customers througho...

How Customer Engagement Fits into Your Customer Experience Strategy

Field service isn’t just about showing up and completing a job, just as last-mile delivery isn’t just about completing a delivery. It’s about providing a positive overall experience that starts wit...

The Top 5 Capabilities for Route Planning Solutions

If you're seeking route planning solution capabilities that have the power to enhance productivity, customer service, environmental impact, and even facilitate innovative business delivery models, ...

What is Appointment Management Software and What are the Benefits?

Learn how self-service appointment management contributes to increased first-time access, reduced call center traffic and improved customer satisfaction.

How Digital Self-service Improves Customer Satisfaction | Descartes

Many queries can be resolved using digital self service. By helping customers help themselves, your business stands to costs and improve customer satisfaction.

Route Planning Essentials: Buying & Implementation Strategies

Avoid surprises with Descartes' best practices for the successful purchase and implementation of a route planning solution for your logistics operation.

What Drives the Cost of Route Planning Software?

What drives the cost of route planning software? Get the 8 key factors that impact software pricing to help you go down the right path.

Top 10 Cybersecurity Considerations for Cloud-Based Fleet Routing and Mobile Software

10 key considerations for secure cloud-based fleet routing and mobile software. From encryption to compliance, Descartes outlines how to safeguard your data.

Roadnet vs. Descartes Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Roadnet customers are saying the following. Discover how Descartes supports your transition journey.

Seeking a Roadnet Alternative?

Choose Descartes' routing solutions for superior route planning. Say goodbye to Roadnet challenges: forced migrations, support issues, and slow innovation. Rely on Descartes' expertise and financia...

5 Tactics for Improving the Customer Experience

Use these tactics to improve last mile customer experience and see additional operational benefits.

5 Tips for Preventing Cancellations and the Effects of Missed Appointments

Here are five tactics to ensure that customers are present for their field service or delivery visit.

9 Essential Customer Notifications

Useful customer notifications for the last mile of delivery and field service.

7 Examples of Customer Engagement Strategies for Last-Mile Delivery

From offering real-time tracking to prompting feedback, here are the most useful customer communication tactics for the last mile.

Elevating Last Mile Customer Experience with Real-Time Communication

How real-time communication and timely engagement in elevating the last-mile delivery experience.

4 Communication Trends to Improve Customer Experience

Knowing these 4 customer communication trends can take your last-mile customer experience and employee satisfaction to the next level.

What to Look for in a Customer Feedback Platform

Here’s the key functionality to look for in a delivery or field service customer feedback platform.

How Customer Feedback Tools Can Improve Service Recovery

Discover how real-time customer feedback tools can transform service recovery, boost satisfaction, and streamline operations for delivery providers.

9 Best Practices for Collecting Customer Feedback

Discover how businesses collect useful customer feedback after a last mile delivery or field service appointment.

Beyond Innovation: The Crucial Role of Financial Health in Routing Solutions

Explore the financial landscapes of various route planning solution vendors and why financial structure and performance matter in a partner.

Dairy Farmers of America: Transforming Logistics with Descartes Solutions

Discover how Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) leverages Descartes route planning, execution, and fleet performance management solutions.

Dairy Farmers of America: Transforming Logistics with Descartes Solutions

Discover how Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) leverages Descartes route planning, execution, and fleet performance management solutions.

Considerations When Seeking a Roadnet Alternative

Discover key considerations when seeking a Roadnet alternative. From robust capabilities to expert support, find your next long-term partner. Explore now!

Batch vs. Continuous Route Optimization: A Comparison of Two Methods Route Planners Can Use

Continuous route optimization or batch optimization? Discover how these methods compare and which is best for your business in this in-depth analysis.

Operational and Strategic Route Planning: Optimizing Logistics for Efficiency and Success

Explore strategic and operational route planning for cost-effective deliveries and enhanced customer satisfaction. Descartes has the solutions you need.

Reduce Wait Times for In-Store and Curbside Pickup | Descartes

Learn how inefficient pickups can prove costly, and discover tactics to streamline the process and increase customer loyalty.

7 Considerations for Successful Click and Collect Retail | Descartes

Here’s how your business and customers can get the most value out of the click and collect retail channel.

4 Steps to Optimize In-Store Pickup Customer Experience | Descartes

Customers want convenient, fast click and collect. Here are four ways to streamline the customer experience for in-store pickup.

Are You Maximizing Delivery Efficiency? 9 Ways Last Mile Solutions Can Help

Discover 9 tips to optimize last mile solutions, boost delivery efficiency, enhance customer satisfaction, and cut costs with strategic insights.

What Service and Support Should You Expect from Your Route Planning Solution Vendor?

Modern route planning solutions empower fleet operators to cut costs, boost customer satisfaction, and drive revenue. Vendor support plays a pivotal role in success, with a "customer-for-life" appr...

Is It Time to Replace Your Routing and Mobile Solutions?

Are your routing and mobile solutions holding back your distribution business? Get a list of indicators from Descartes to help reveal the answer.

Manual vs Optimized Route Planning

Learn how optimized route planning can help you build superior plans quickly while freeing up your planners to focus on future improvements.

What Is Route Planning & Why Is It Important?

Manual route planning is slow and misses savings opportunities. Read the article and watch the video to learn why optimized route planning produces superior results.

Team Behind the Tech: Ryan Callahan

Meet Ryan Callahan, a long-time member of Descartes’ routing, mobile & telematics sales team, in Team Behind the Tech.

Team Behind the Tech: Ryan Callahan

Meet Ryan Callahan, a long-time member of Descartes’ routing, mobile & telematics sales team, in Team Behind the Tech.

Team Behind the Tech: Gina Fisher

Gina Fisher loves being part of the solution and helping customers gain the greatest value from Descartes’ routing solutions. Get to know her better in Team Behind the Tech.

Safeguarding Building Materials Distribution with Electronic Proof of Delivery

In the building materials industry, the integrity of customer deliveries is paramount. Failures can lead to lost revenue, increased costs, and customer disputes, often due to fraud and theft from w...

From Warehouse to Worksite: Protecting Building Materials from Theft

Discover how digital solutions can help mitigate construction material theft and fraud by providing real-time updates, time-stamped photos, and enhanced documentation. Break free from manual proces...

Fueling Growth: 5 Essential Route Planning Features for Food Service Distribution

Which capabilities should food distributors look for in a route planning solution? Get the full list and transform your deliveries with Descartes.

Optimizing Building Material Delivery: Why Timeliness Matters

On-time building material delivery is a must in today’s competitive environment. Satisfy customers’ needs and stand out by meeting these rising expectations.

Team Behind the Tech: Sergio Torres

Discover how Sergio Torres, SVP of product management, has helped shape Descartes’ routing, mobile, and telematics solutions during his 20+-year career.

Enhance Food Service Distribution Delivery Operations

Uncover 6 food service distribution strategies to enhance delivery efficiency, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction.

Unlocking Your Success: Maximizing Delivery Efficiency in Bulk Gas Distribution

Are static planning methods failing your organization? Learn how advanced routing solutions can help optimize bulk gases distribution today.

Strategies for Sustainable Deliveries

Consumers crave sustainable deliveries from retailers. Learn what matters to them and get tips to be able to achieve sustainable, yet cost-effective offerings

How to Reduce Delivery Costs and Increase Customer Satisfaction by Boosting First Attempt Delivery Rates

Is your first attempt delivery rate satisfactory? Customer engagement tools can boost FADR, leading to higher customer satisfaction rates and lowering delivery costs.

10 Tips for Streamlined and Cost-Effective Delivery Route Planning

Want to consistently achieve timely and efficient deliveries? Get 10 tips to help you master delivery route planning today.

How Are Companies Using Delivery Route Optimization to Combat Labor Shortages

Discover strategies to tackle labor shortages with route planning and fleet solutions that boost productivity, reduce costs, and improve fleet efficiency.

Navigate Your Way to Mastering Route Planning for the Beverage Distribution Industry

Route planning in the beverage distribution industry is complex. Enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure timely deliveries with expert strategies from Descartes!

10 Tips for Fleet Efficiency During the Busy Season

Ready for peak season? Cyndi Brandt, VP of Fleet Solutions at Descartes, shares 10 tips for distributors to achieve fleet efficiency and provide peak delivery service.

Smart Geocoding for Better Beverage Delivery Accuracy

Smart geocoding revolutionizes beverage distribution by enhancing delivery accuracy with precise coordinates, reducing costs, and improving customer satisfaction.

7 Ways Beverage Distributors Can Reduce Fleet Costs and Maximize Efficiency

Reduce fleet costs with these 7 actionable tips for beverage distributors. Explore advanced last mile delivery solutions for effective fleet management.

Strategies for Delivering through Extreme Weather

Ensure delivery and driver safety when faced with various extreme weather conditions. Learn which strategies and technology can help you plan for the unexpected.

Food Service Distribution Tactics for Peak Periods

Ensure success during peak periods with dynamic route planning and optimization tips. Manage unpredictable demand for food service distributors with Descartes.

Facing a Forced Routing Software Upgrade? Tips to Evaluate Your Provider’s Fit

Facing a forced routing software upgrade? Learn how to evaluate providers, avoid hidden costs, and choose the best solution for your operations.

Last-Mile Delivery: A Complete Directory for Logistics Professionals

Explore last-mile delivery essentials in Descartes’ directory—key terms, strategies, and innovations driving modern logistics to meet rising customer demands.

Top 5 Considerations When Choosing a New Route Planning Software Provider

Which 5 factors are critical when choosing a new route planning software provider? Watch our interview with Cyndi Brandt for essential insights.

Halperns' Steak and Seafood: Transforming Logistics and Customer Engagement with Descartes

Serving over 7,000 customers across 28 states with a fleet of 250 trucks, Halperns' embraced digital transformation to address operational challenges and improve efficiency. Watch the video for the...

Heartland Coca-Cola Gains Much-Needed Visibility

Discover how Heartland Coca-Cola transformed its logistics planning and execution with Descartes' route execution. Jennifer Witherbee, Logistics Planning Manager, shares how these tools enhanced pl...

Silver Eagle Distributors: Driving Beverage Distribution Efficiency with Descartes Solutions

Operating 180 trucks across five depots in Houston, Silver Eagle Distributors leveraged data-driven insights to enhance operations and prepare for future improvements. Learn more in this video with...

Gateway Services Inc.: Elevating Operational Efficiency with Descartes’ Solutions

Learn how Gateway Services Inc., a leader in pet aftercare, is leveraging Descartes' advanced routing solution to streamline their operations and enhance customer service across over 100 locations ...

How SRS Distribution Achieved Proactive Fleet Safety and Optimized Route Planning with Descartes

With a fleet of over 4,000 vehicles and a focus on job site deliveries, SRS shares how their partnership with Descartes has streamlined operations and improved their customer experience.

American Tire Distributors: Enhancing Fleet Operations with Descartes Route Planning

With over 1,400 vehicles delivering more than 8 million orders annually, ATD has leveraged advanced technology to close data gaps and drive meaningful change. Learn more in this interview with Matt...

How New Castle Building Products Cut 25,000 Fleet Miles

Discover how New Castle Building Products, a leader in exterior building materials, transformed fleet operations and enhanced efficiency with Descartes route planning and proof-of-delivery solutions.

The Ultimate Route Planning Tool for Beverage Distributors

Enhance your beverage delivery optimization with a route planning tool designed to improve customer service and meet your growing demands.

How Real-Time Delivery Tracking Enhances Visibility in Courier Services

Customers expect real-time delivery tracking, seamless communication, and reliable deliveries, while businesses face increasing pressure to streamline operations and maximize efficiency. In this ar...

Driving Last-Mile Gourmet Food Distribution Efficiency with Descartes

Explore how Doug Epperly, Supply Chain Consultant, guided a gourmet food distributor to utilize Descartes’ route planning (Descartes Route Planner™ On-demand) and mobile solutions.

Team Behind the Tech: Tim Reinert

Meet Tim Reinert, a senior solution consultant at Descartes, and learn how customer engagement tech boosts satisfaction, cuts costs, and enhances last-mile delivery. Read more in Team Behind the Tech.

Building Materials Delivery: How to Overcome Last-Mile Challenges

The last mile is fraught with challenges in building materials delivery. Learn how technology can help you rise above them and satisfy contractors' expectations.

Customer Success: Border States

Learn how Border States, the sixth-largest electrical distributor in the U.S., enhanced operational efficiency and customer satisfaction with Descartes route planning and mobile proof of delivery.

Dairy Farmers of America: Transforming Logistics with Descartes Solutions

Discover how Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) leverages Descartes route planning, execution, and fleet performance management solutions.

6 Tips to Reduce Claims & Disputes in Construction and Building Material Distribution

Discover 6 essential tips to manage construction claims and disputes and streamline building material distribution efficiently.

The Synergy of Routing and Telematics Systems

Unlock efficiency with integrated routing and telematics systems, optimizing performance through real-time data, safety, compliance, and operational precision.

Building Distributors are Improving Delivery without Growing their Fleet

Discover how top building supply distributors are optimizing building materials delivery and boosting performance - without expanding their fleet.

LifeLabs Optimizes Fleet Performance

Discover how LifeLabs improved delivery visibility, route planning, and fleet performance with Descartes’ telematics and optimization solutions.

Transforming Building Supplies Delivery with Smarter Final-Mile Solutions

Discover the challenges of building supplies delivery and how Descartes’ solutions can help overcome them with advanced software.

WISMO Calls: How to Reduce Them and Boost Last-Mile Efficiency

Learn how to reduce WISMO (Where Is My Order?) calls and improve last-mile efficiency with proactive tracking, real-time updates, and better customer communication.

Fleet Management Software for Construction Delivery

Fleet management software for construction delivery helps cut costs, streamline logistics, and improve building material site deliveries. Learn more!

Evaluating a Roadnet Alternative?

Looking for a Roadnet alternative? Discover why leading distributors are switching to Descartes for smarter routing, better support, and lasting results.

AI Route Optimization for Smarter Last-Mile Delivery

Discover how AI route optimization transforms logistics with real-time insights, dynamic routing, and cost savings for last-mile delivery efficiency.

Team Behind the Tech | Nick Rider

Meet Nick Rider, a senior account executive at Descartes dedicated to helping beverage distributors overcome complex last-mile delivery challenges.

Modernizing Construction Material Delivery Operations

Discover how tech and AI are transforming construction material delivery—reducing costs, improving accuracy, and helping distributors stay competitive.

Pepin Distributing Transforms Beverage Deliveries

Learn how beverage distribution software transformed Pepin Distributing's last-mile delivery, enhancing efficiency and driver satisfaction.

Driving Innovation at NPTC & Home Delivery World

Descartes showcases fleet innovation at NPTC & Home Delivery World with tech-driven safety, routing, automation, and last-mile visibility solutions

Overcome Disruption in Food Service Logistics

Learn how food service fleets can improve visibility, reduce disruptions, and enhance real-time delivery performance through connected tools.

Reduce Driver Overtime in Beverage Distribution

Prolonged gap time before and after routes leads to costly overtime. Here’s how to identify and reduce excessive gap time.

Automate OS&D Management for Food Service

Automate OS&D management to reduce losses, speed up invoicing, and boost customer satisfaction. Discover how digital tools protect your margins—learn more.

How Customer Engagement Drives Distribution Success

See how digital customer engagement strategies improve last mile logistics by streamlining communication, boosting visibility, and reducing service disruptions.

Improve B2B Delivery Operations with Customer Engagement

Cyndi Brandt, VP of Fleet Solutions, explains how improving delivery customer experience can reduce operational costs and generate repeat business. Learn more.

Integrate Planning & Execution for Profitable Food and Beverage Delivery

Discover a practical framework to optimize food and beverage distribution by connecting route planning with mobile and execution tools.

Delivery Driver Stress: Impact and Solutions

Stress goes beyond mental health, affecting safety, retention, and overall performance on the road. The good news? Tools already exist to help solve these issues.

IFDA 2025 Foodservice Distribution Trends

A key takeaway from IFDA 2025 was how to leverage delivery data to build better route plans and improve customer experience.

Benefits of Real-Time Visibility for Beverage Merchanders

How beverage distributors can use mobile and execution technology to increase visibility and help merchandisers and managers excel in the field. Find out more.

NBWA Year in Review: Innovation in Beverage Distribution

Explore highlights from Descartes’ 2025 partnership with NBWA, including industry events, webinars, advocacy and leadership programs for beverage distributors.

Podcast Series: Building Supply Distribution Software

Explore expert insights on integrated technology for building supply delivery. Learn how distributors improve routing, safety, proof of delivery, and performance.

Customer Engagement for Building Supply Delivery

Customer engagement software builds trust in building supply distribution. Here's how technology increases last-mile customer satisfaction while reducing costs.

Transforming Last-Mile Delivery with Smarter Routing

Discover how smarter routing and real-time visibility are easing driver stress and boosting delivery efficiency in this QuickChat with Pepin Distributing.

How to Choose the Right Route Planning Solution

This free buyer's guide will help equip you with the knowledge and insights needed to analyze the offerings in the market and, ultimately, make an informed buying decision that gives you the result...

Explainer Video: Manual vs Optimized Planning

Free mapping software exists, but it can't support the need to lower fleet costs, improve service, and achieve business growth. Discover how optimized planning enables businesses like yours to crea...

Common Challenges Foodservice Distributors Face

Foodservice fleets face rising demand, tight delivery windows, and labor shortages. See how Descartes helps distributors overcome these challenges with smart routing, mobile workflows, and real-tim...

Beyond the Route: How Heartland Coca-Cola Elevated Fleet Visibility for Maximum Impact

Want to see how real-time fleet visibility transforms operations? Watch Beyond the Route: How Heartland Coca-Cola Elevated Fleet Visibility for Maximum Impact. In this session, Heartland Coca-Cola ...

Driving Last-Mile Gourmet Food Distribution Efficiency with Descartes

Explore how Doug Epperly, supply chain consultant, guided a gourmet food distributor to utilize Descartes’ route planning (Descartes Route Planner™ On-demand) and mobile solutions. The collaboratio...

Customer Success: Halfords

Learn how Descartes is enabling Halfords to provide dynamic delivery pricing to enhance its customer experience and improve operating margins.

How Understanding Delivery Personas Will Change Your Home Delivery Top- and Bottom-Line Performance

Learn why it pays to understand the buying and delivery personas of your customers. Determine which combination is best for your business.

Explainer Video: Strategic and Operational Route Planning

Different logistical planning problems require different solutions to solve them. The right solution produces the best results in the fastest time and with greatest confidence. Learn how strategic ...

Descartes' Routing, Mobile & Telematics

Get an overview of our next-generation solutions, including integrated route planning, route execution, mobile applications, and vehicle telematics.

Telematics 101: What Can They Do?

See how your fleet can benefit from intelligent monitoring and predictive alerts with real-time telematics.

Your Fleet Simplified: Save More, Deliver More, Protect More

At Descartes, we deliver solutions designed to supercharge fleet productivity, optimize performance, and elevate and improve service levels. Learn how you can maximize your fleet’s potential and tr...

The 5 Key Components of a Digital Twin for Fleet Operations

A digital twin can help enhance your fleet operations. Get the top five must-haves from Descartes before you take the plunge.

Customer Success: Heartland Coca-Cola

Heartland Coca-Cola, serving Illinois, Kansas, and Missouri, transformed its logistics planning and execution with Descartes' route execution. In this video, Jennifer Witherbee, logistics planning ...

WISMO Calls: How to Reduce Them & Boost Last-Mile Efficiency

Tired of answering "Where Is My Order?" (WISMO) calls? In last-mile logistics, these inquiries drain customer service resources, drive up costs, and frustrate customers. But there’s a smarter way t...

Safety & Compliance: Protecting Drivers & Fleet Operations in Building Supply Delivery

See how Richards Building Supply leverages Descartes to transform driver behavior, protect their fleet, and use real-time dashcam and training data to improve safety and exonerate drivers.

Explainer Video: Batch vs Continuous Route Optimization

Learn the difference between batch and continuous route optimization and why continuous optimization can make your fleet operations more agile and productive.

Customer Success: New Castle Building Products

With over 150 trucks operating from Baltimore to Boston, New Castle Building Products leveraged data visibility to reduce costs, improve workflows, and centralize operations. Gain more insights in ...

Unlock Fleet Potential with Descartes & Geotab

Discover how Descartes and Geotab combine advanced telematics and intelligent route optimization to cut costs, boost productivity, and elevate customer satisfaction. From strategic planning to real...

Dairy Farmers of America: Customer Success Story

Discover how Dairy Farmers of America leverages Descartes’ route planning, execution, and fleet performance management solutions (Descartes WinRoute™, Descartes Route Planner ™ On-demand, and Desca...

Customer Success: John Lewis

Learn how game-changing technology has enabled John Lewis to exponentially upsell value-added services at the point of sale and increase revenue while at the same time significantly improving the c...

Smarter Deliveries with AI Route Optimization

Modern logistics are more complex than ever—and manual planning can’t keep up. Discover how AI-powered route optimization from Descartes helps delivery operations overcome real-time challenges like...

Breaking Barriers: Overcoming Legacy Systems in Beverage Distribution with Descartes

Embark on a transformative journey with Mitchell Distributing as they unveil their roadmap to modernizing routing and mobile systems in our exclusive webinar. Will Woodall, Sales Execution Coordina...

Gearing Up for Peak Season: How Foodservice Distributors Can Turn Pressure into Performance

Peak season doesn’t have to mean chaos. Learn how leading foodservice distributors are boosting visibility, streamlining operations, and delivering exceptional service when it matters most.

Customer Success: American Tire Distributors

With over 1,400 vehicles delivering more than 8 million orders annually, American Tire Distributors has leveraged advanced route planning software to close data gaps and drive meaningful change. Ma...

A Closer Look at Daily Operations at Richards Building Supply

Go behind the scenes with Richards Building Supply to see how Descartes technology transforms every step of their delivery operations, from dynamic scheduling and optimized routing to driver safety...

Customer Success: Iceland Post

In order to keep up with explosive growth in e-commerce, Iceland Post is shifting its primary focus from mail to parcel delivery and is managing delivery operations with Descartes' route planning s...

Transforming the Customer Experience in the Building Supply Industry

Kris Hignight, software support specialist with SRS Distribution, and Brad Bradley, enterprise account manager at Descartes, discuss advanced route planning and optimization.

Optimize Foodservice Delivery with Descartes Routing & Customer Engagement

Transform your foodservice delivery operations with Descartes. Reduce costs, improve routing, and boost customer satisfaction with real-time tracking and flexible delivery options.

Customer Success: Gateway Services Inc.

Gateway Services Inc., the largest pet aftercare provider in North America, is elevating its operational efficiency across 100 locations with Descartes' route planning. Hear more from Randy Robinso...

Securing Last Mile Delivery for Building Supply Distributors

In this on-demand webinar, hosted by SupplyChainBrain’s Editor-in-Chief Bob Bowman and presented by Descartes, industry leaders discuss how distributors can overcome delivery complexity using fleet...

How Descartes' End-to-End Platform Solves Private Fleet Challenges

Managing last-mile operations comes with challenges—from routing to dispatch and execution. The Descartes solution equips you with the tools to streamline processes, optimize efficiency, and delive...

Customer Success: STARK GROUP

STARK GROUP operates in a very competitive market. Discover how Descartes' cloud-based route planning solution is bringing more value to customers, as they know when to expect a delivery.

Customer Success: Silver Eagle Distributors

Silver Eagle Distributors, a Houston-based Anheuser-Busch distributor, has achieved an 8-10% reduction in planned miles by leveraging Descartes' solutions. Watch this interview with Matt Fanon, dir...

Enhancing Delivery Execution & Customer Engagement in Building Supply Delivery

Richards Building Supply streamlines routes, keeps drivers on plan, and provides customers with accurate delivery updates and photo-based proof of delivery for a more transparent experience.

10 Tips for Fleet Efficiency During the Busy Season

Cyndi Brandt, Descartes' VP of Fleet Solutions at Descartes, shares 10 tips distributors can use to maximize fleet performance and achieve peak delivery service.

Route Planning for Your Beverage Operation

Many beverage distributors are concerned about diving into complex routing technology without being fully prepared. Discover what a “crawl, walk, run” approach to achieving maximum operational effi...

Explainer: Digitizing the Building Materials Chain of Custody

In the building materials industry, the integrity of customer deliveries is paramount. Failures can lead to lost revenue, increased costs, and customer disputes, often due to fraud and theft from w...

Driver Shortages and Delivery Demands: How Distributors Are Closing the Gap

Hear how Silver Eagle, Mitchell and Pepin Distributing improve driver productivity, maintain service levels and simplify operations with smarter route planning and delivery management.

Safety, OSHA/CCOHS Compliance and Adherence to Driver Safety SOPs

Simplify logistics compliance with OSHA, CCOHS, and DOT regulations. Watch industry experts share practical tips to boost safety, productivity, and efficiency.

Explainer: Descartes Customer Engagement Platform

What if you could keep your customers informed at every step of the delivery process—building trust while creating a seamless experience? How could instant driver feedback, proactive notifications,...

Driver Shortage? Use Route Optimization to Get the Most from Your Existing Drivers

Driver shortage has been a major and chronic issue impacting fleet operations for quite a while. Here's how to use route optimization to get the most out of the drivers you already have.

Guide to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Learn why having an effective last mile delivery strategy and keeping up with best practices can improve customer satisfaction and increase revenue.

6 Ways Machine Learning Can Improve Fleet Performance

Learn the six ways machine learning technology can transform fleet performance. Modernize your route planning and dispatch systems today.

Choosing the Right Route Planning Solution for Food Service Distributors

Explore our complimentary guide tailored to empower you with the essential information and perspectives required to evaluate the array of route planning solutions available. This resource will assi...

Culture of Safety - What Is it and What Are the Benefits?

Jerome Veres, vice president of safety at Descartes, examines what it means to have a corporate culture of safety and the many benefits it presents.

Customer Success: SRS Distribution

SRS, one of the nation’s leading distributors of roofing materials and building products, shares their Descartes success story.

Customer Success: Ideal Supply

Ideal Supply describes how integrating Descartes’ cloud-based route planning solution has translated into higher standards of customer satisfaction by gaining visibility into same-day and overnight...

Descartes' Fleet Innovation Overview

Take a close look at how Descartes is leveraging advanced routing, mobile, and telematics solutions to make a difference for distribution organizations worldwide.

Robotic Process Automation Improves Last Mile Delivery Performance

Robotic process automation delivers superior route plans and can make every planner your best planner. Improve your last mile delivery performance today.

Descartes vs. Roadnet

Roadnet customers are saying the following. Discover how Descartes supports your transition journey.

Explainer Video: What Is Route Planning and Why Is It Important?

Route planning can be done manually—but there is a truckload of downsides. Learn why an optimized planning solution is the best way to keep up with today’s fluid, high demand environment and maximi...

Unlocking Routing Efficiency with Pepin Distributing

In this webinar, Pepin Distributing shares how Descartes' solutions are helping them optimize operations, improve customer service, and increase productivity. Get insights from industry experts and...

Why Descartes? The Smarter Way to Optimize Your Fleet

Efficiency. Reliability. Innovation. That’s what Descartes delivers. Smarter routes, safer operations—optimize your fleet for peak performance. With 40+ years of industry expertise, we know logist...

Taking Food and Beverage Distribution to the Next Level

Food and beverage distributors face more challenges than ever. That's why top-performing organizations are using advanced strategies and logistics technology to keep customers happy and safeguard p...

How Richards Building Supply Transformed Scheduling & Routing

Learn how Richards Building Supply uses intelligent scheduling and routing tools to simplify planning, reduce manual effort, and ensure faster, more accurate deliveries for their customers.

Customer Success: Halperns' Steak and Seafood

Halperns' Steak and Seafood, a subsidiary of Gordon Food Service, optimized operations and customer engagement with Descartes’ innovative solutions. Patricia Carlsen, assistant to the director of t...

What Are Distributors Doing to Survive the Supply Chain & Logistics Workforce Challenges?

Finding suitable workers for logistics and supply chain operations is becoming increasingly challenging. So, what are companies doing about it? Research shows most organizations have made changes t...

Customer Success: Brook Furniture Rental

Nathan Sanders, CEO of Brook Furniture Rental, discusses the company’s investment in Descartes’ routing technologies to transform distribution operations and significantly improve service standards...

Unlocking Efficiency in Private Fleets: What Really Drives Routing Success

Cut last-mile delivery costs and boost on-time performance with practical routing strategies that improve plan stability, data accuracy, and team adoption.

AI for Fleet Management

AI plays an increasingly influential role in fleet management. This infographic highlights the benefits of utilizing AI-powered tools to optimize operations, tackle common pain points, and facilita...

Routing System Health Check Survey

How do you know if it’s time to replace your routing and mobile solutions? Take our short survey.

AI-based Configuration: The Future of Optimized Last Mile Delivery

Establish why embracing an AI Configuration is the future for your last-mile deliveries and how AI tools can produce optimized routing scenarios faster than a human.

Customer Success: US LBM

US LBM is leveraging Descartes’ real-time route planning, scheduling, and mobile technology to build a mobile construction delivery solution to help contractors improve efficiency and better manage...

Descartes' Route Planning and Optimization

With Descartes routing solutions, you can create and execute plans that increase efficiency, provide greater visibility and streamline communications.

Top 5 Considerations When Choosing a New Routing Provider

Which five factors are critical when choosing a new route planning software provider? Watch our interview with Cyndi Brandt, VP of Fleet Solutions at Descartes, for essential insights.

Route Optimization: Always On vs. Batch

Today's world is real-time, responsive and always on. To manage and serve customers' nonstop needs, market leaders are adopting an always-on business model. By leveraging new technology that enable...

Customer Success: Tomlinson

Discover how this longtime Descartes telematics customer is using the Geotab solution to enhance its business operations and drive improvements in compliance, safety productivity, and sustainability.

Driving Continuous Improvement in Route Execution: Insights from Industry Leaders

Learn strategies from industry leaders on optimizing routes, reducing costs, and boosting efficiency with Descartes’ routing and telematics solutions.

Customer Success: Great Lakes Wine and Spirits

By using Descartes' Mobile for Android, Great Lakes Wine and Spirits has improved the efficiency of its logistics operations and enhanced customer service. See the entire success story.

Industry Challenges: Why Building Supply Delivery Is Harder Than Ever

Discover how Richards Building Supply tackles rising delivery complexity with tools that optimize routes, enhance customer communication, and reduce costly errors to ensure on-time, accurate delive...

Electrifying Last Mile Delivery

WESCO Distribution is using Descartes' cloud-based Route Planner™ On-demand solution to help customers enhance delivery services and supply chain performance. Watch the full transformation story.

Explainer: Driving Efficiency in Beverage Distribution

Discover how Descartes empowers beverage distributors to optimize delivery, reduce costs, and elevate customer satisfaction. From route planning to real-time visibility, our solutions connect drive...

Richards Building Supply’s Digital Journey

Discover how Richards Building Supply leverages Descartes’ digital tools to optimize deliveries, improve driver safety, and strengthen customer relationships through real-time tracking, proof of de...

Driving Efficiency: Integrated Tech for Building Supply Delivery

Discover how building supply distributors are streamlining delivery operations by uniting routing, telematics, proof of delivery, and mobile workflows. In this expert-led session with Descartes, Ge...

A Day in the Life of a Building Supply Distributor

See how connected tools help building supply distributors reduce miles, boost productivity, and enhance safety, transforming daily operations into measurable results

Why Food Distributors Need Smart Scheduling

Today’s tough environment is challenging food distributors’ approaches to scheduling customer deliveries. Shrinking margins and increasing customer expectations mean that the traditional brute forc...

Explainer Video: Maximizing Delivery Efficiency in Bulk Gas Distribution

Bulk gas distributors face unique challenges with fluctuating demand and last-minute customer needs. Discover how advanced route optimization solutions tailored for bulk gas delivery can transform ...

The Damage Delivery Failures Can Cause and Getting Them Back on Track

Descartes’ recent customer sentiment study found 72% of respondents had a delivery failure in the last three months. Learn what the findings mean for ecommerce.

Customer Success: US Foods

US Foods transitioned its nationwide foodservice distribution operations from paper-based practices to a mobile solution from Descartes. See the impact on their business.

Heartland Coca-Cola: Driving Efficiency and Visibility with Descartes' Solutions

Discover how Heartland Coca-Cola optimized its fleet operations with Geotab and Descartes' route execution and fleet performance management solutions (Descartes GreenMile™ Live and Geotab Telematic...

Customer Success: WAXIE Sanitary Supply

By replacing manual processes, Descartes’ cloud-based dynamic route planning and mobile solution enabled WAXIE to improve delivery performance, reduce operational costs, and consistently meet custo...

Customer Success: Richards Building Supply

Discover how Richards Building Supply, a leader in the building materials industry, leverages Descartes' solutions to enhance safety, reduce job site theft, and improve customer experience. With ne...

The Road Ahead: Empowering the Next Generation in Trucking

Discover how Descartes and Next Gen Trucking are working together to close workforce gaps, promote sustainability, and inspire young people to pursue rewarding careers in trucking and supply chain.

Operational Benefits of Mobile Proof of Delivery

You can enhance the driver experience, as well as service quality and productivity, by digitizing delivery processes like mobile proof of delivery.