[ Descart... Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/descartes-fleet-performance-management/reviews) [ Descart... Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/descartes-fleet-performance-management/reviews) # Descartes Fleet Performance Management Features ##### ## Routing (3) Master Routing Matches customer requests with routes and driver or vehicle availability. Default Routes Define default routes per customer, geography, type of vehicle or type of cargo. Route Assignment Routes can be assigned to drivers individually or by batch base on criteria such as qualifications or experience. Show More ##### ## Scheduling (4) Master Schedule Defines schedules for a geographical area, customer group, or type of delivery. Constraints Define and implement constraints such as maximum distance or number of required stops. Adjustments Administrators can override schedules when unexpected changes occur. ETA Estimated time of arrival can be shared with customers and adjusted when needed. Show More ##### ## Optimization (3) Priorities Allows users to establish and change priorities for routing activities. Real-Time Updates Receive system updates as soon as any changes are made Dynamic Routing Adjust routes based on company constraints and customer requirements. Show More ##### ## Analytics (10) Performance Analyse the performance of different routes or schedules. Time & Costs Track time (for travel, load/unload, etc.) and the associated costs. Productivity Monitor driver productivity based on KPIs such as time to destination. Performance Metrics A set of indicators that tracks the performance of networks, applications, systems, teams, etc. Vehicle Performance Analyze vehicle performance for various routes or types of deliveries. Driver Performance Provide KPIs to monitor and manage driver performance. Costs Analyze costs for vehicle maintenance, fuel consumption, or mileage. Vehicle Performance Analyze vehicle performance for various routes or types of deliveries. Driver Performance Provide KPIs to monitor and manage driver performance. Cost Analyze costs for vehicle maintenance, fuel consumption, or mileage. Show More ##### ## Vehicle Management (19) Inventory Manages the inventory of vehicles across multiple locations. Fuel Management Ability to monitor and optimize fuel consumption. Maintenance Schedule maintenance operations and plan downtime. Vehicle Tracking Track the location of vehicles using GPS technology. Tire Management Allows fleets and service businesses to track the condition of tires on their vehicles Inspection Management Track and manage inspections for worksites, vehicles, and/or equipment to remain compliant with industry standards Dispatch Management Manage sending personnel and resources to a site as needed Work Order Management Creating, assign, and track jobs and/or tasks for work orders Employee Management Track employee schedules, availability, and performance across projects and tasks Order Management Manage and track customer orders for goods, investments, or any other purchases Inventory Management Track and manage inventory levels to maintain proper supply Driver Management Track all personnel who operate company vehicles Document Management Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location Compliance Management Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier Transportation Management Organize and track the physical movement of goods from one location to another Maintenance Management Manage, maintain and track the performance of assets and equipment Mileage Tracking Log miles driven for tax deduction or reimbursement purposes Records Management Ability to record, store, update, and retrieve information Violation Tracking Identify and flag system, guidelines, or branding violations/suspicious behavior by users, customers, vendors, or partners. Show More ##### ## Driver Management (9) Onboarding Provide features for onboarding of new drivers. Safety Implement safety measures to comply with regulations. Driver Tracking Allow dispatchers to track the location of drivers in real time. Driver Behavior Analyze driver behavior to identify issues and prevent accidents. Cost Tracking Process to track, record, and analyze expenses that occurred over the entire duration of a given project Delivery Tracking Track item deliveries through dispatch notifications, status and location tracking, and ETA updates Status Tracking Track the status over time for a request, process, asset, or transaction Asset Tracking Monitor the usage of assets, such as equipment, tools, software, etc., throughout their lifecycle Expense Tracking Monitor and record expenses such as purchases or charges incurred Show More ##### ## Deliveries (3) ETAs Calculate the estimated time of arrival (ETA) for each delivery. Proof of delivery Allow drivers to capture customer confirmation on shipments. Route Optimization Suggest optimal routes for deliveries to save time and fuel. Show More ##### ## Vehicle Tracking (5) Alerts Create alerts for speeding, idle engine, or fast acceleration. Locations Track the location of vehicles using GPS technology. Fuel Consumption Ability to monitor and optimize fuel consumption. Inventory Monitor the inventory of vehicles across multiple locations. Geofencing Set up geographic boundaries around areas that needs to be monitored. Show More ##### ## Driver Tracking (4) Alerts Deliver driver alerts via text message or other forms of communication. Mileage Track actual mileage and compare to estimated distances. Performance Monitor driver performance based on idle time and on-time deliveries. ETAs Provide estimated times of arrival (ETAs) for deliveries. Show More ##### ## ELD Compliance (5) Hours Logged Allows users to access daily and weekly hours logged, time remaining, and hours of service (HOS) status Preventive Maintenance Provides preventive maintenance alerts to help drivers avoid ELD mandate fines DVIR Drivers can submit DVIRs from within the software Offline Access Allows users to access the ELD even when offline Mobile Access Access software remotely via mobile devices Show More ##### ## Dashcam (3) Automatic Incident Detection Allows uses to identify any footage that has incidents involving collisions or harsh breaking Safety Score Provides driver with a safety score based on driving performance Automated Footage Upload Dashcam footage is automatically uploaded to the cloud for access Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Fleet Management (6) Proactive Assistance Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting Decision Making Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives Multi-step Planning Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes Collision Detection Notifies users of colllision concerns Natural Language Interaction Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation Facial Recognition Analyzes driver biometrics to alert of any safety concerns Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Fleet Tracking (2) Proactive Assistance Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting Decision Making Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives Show More ##### ## Generative AI - Fleet Management (1) Text Summarization Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. Show More ##### ## Additional Functionality (62) Geographic Maps Visualize locations on a map GPS System to support the positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) measurements of an object or individual Generative AI Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc. Routing Plan daily routes to optimize employee scheduling and provide directions Data Import/Export Import and export data to and from software applications Third-Party Integrations Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes AI Copilot A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users Access Controls/Permissions Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems Predictive Analytics Predict future data based on historical data sets Incident Reporting Report and update incidents related to health or workplace injuries that occur on a job or en route to a job site Automated Scheduling Automatically create schedules based on business needs or employee availability and qualifications Route History Track past routes to better plan and optimize repeat trips Billing & Invoicing Create, manage, and send invoices or bills to customers Alerts/Notifications Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges Customer Database A collection of customer information such as contact details, demographics, previous interactions, etc. API Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases Reporting & Statistics Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns Activity Dashboard Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities Real-Time Monitoring Active monitoring of systems, applications, or networks Motor Pool Internally shared group of vehicles ready to be dispatched as/when needed VIN Lookup Search by a unique Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to reveal a vehicle's features, specifications and history Mobile Alerts Notifications via mobile devices Search/Filter Search and filter data across systems to locate required information by entering keywords or certain criteria Monitoring Observe and track the demand, usage, progress or quality of a system, product, or user Scheduling Plan availability and assign specific time slots for tasks and resources Email Alerts Receive and/or send email notifications for urgent updates, requests, or other information Maintenance Scheduling Schedule predetermined or ad hoc maintenance services and labor requests Performance Metrics A set of indicators that tracks the performance of networks, applications, systems, teams, etc. Real-Time Data Receive data and information in real time For Pilots Audit Trail A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc. Trip Logs Record of trip details Real-Time Notifications Notifications that are delivered to users as soon as an event occurs Alerts/Notifications Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges Mobile Access Access software remotely via mobile devices Drag & Drop Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components Billing & Invoicing Create, manage, and send invoices or bills to customers Data Import/Export Import and export data to and from software applications AI Copilot A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users Scheduling Plan availability and assign specific time slots for tasks and resources Driver Management Track all personnel who operate company vehicles GPS System to support the positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) measurements of an object or individual Electronic Signature Digitally sign online documents Dispatch Management Manage sending personnel and resources to a site as needed Search/Filter Search and filter data across systems to locate required information by entering keywords or certain criteria Employee Management Track employee schedules, availability, and performance across projects and tasks SMS Messaging Send messages via SMS Territory Management Organize customer data and accounts by user or geography Order Management Manage and track customer orders for goods, investments, or any other purchases Live Driver Tracking Track driver locations on a map in real time Delivery Tracking Track item deliveries through dispatch notifications, status and location tracking, and ETA updates Third-Party Integrations Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes Route Optimization Finding the most optimal routes for drivers based on various factors and constraints Fuel Tracking Monitor and track fuel consumption and costs Voice Recognition Recognize/detect varying frequencies in a person's voice to identify/verify "who" is speaking Inventory Management Track and manage inventory levels to maintain proper supply Status Tracking Track the status over time for a request, process, asset, or transaction Shipping Management Manage and track orders being shipped to customers Transportation Management Organize and track the physical movement of goods from one location to another Order Tracking Track orders throughout the fulfillment process Self Service Portal Online portal through which end users can access the system, manage tasks, or obtain information Generative AI Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc. Show More ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![Verizon Connect](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/89ef68a63ead4eb7fc8885260af3ef56/verizon-connect.svg "Verizon Connect") Verizon Connect 3.8/5(967) ](https://www.g2.com/products/verizon-connect/reviews) [ ![Samsara](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/80bdf4ab6c442fe482b3640aecb62ea7/samsara.svg "Samsara") Samsara 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