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Last updated Oct 5, 2026 ## Claim: “We provide load location information to customers so they can see all their in-transit freight in real time, at one time, in one portal.” Supported by reviews. A relevant reviewer reports being able to track shipments and view shipment details, supporting the general tracking capability. However, the review does not establish that all in-transit freight is visible in real time simultaneously in one portal. - “TMS is a very helpful took to track shipments. We can see the DN number, tracking number and even the name of the receiver on the POD.” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/products/descartes-shipper-tms/reviews/descartes-shipper-tms-review-12189293) Source: [https://www.descartes.com/solutions/transportation-management](https://www.descartes.com/solutions/transportation-management) ## Claim: “Descartes offers a comprehensive, multimodal TMS for medium and high volume shippers in North America and Europe to book, track, report, automate and optimize shipments across their network.” Supported by reviews. Relevant reviewers generally report capabilities for booking, tracking, reporting, shipment consolidation, and transportation efficiency, though one reviewer notes the lack of an optimization engine for systematically combining LTL shipments. - “Customizable Reports, Auto-reports, wide range parameters for shipment search, and being able to control user access and booker setup.” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/products/descartes-shipper-tms/reviews/descartes-shipper-tms-review-12257123) - “TMS is a very helpful took to track shipments.” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/products/descartes-shipper-tms/reviews/descartes-shipper-tms-review-12189293) - “The capability to consolidate shipments into loads is particularly beneficial, as it allows me to maximize efficiency in transportation.” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/products/descartes-shipper-tms/reviews/descartes-shipper-tms-review-12002567) - “No optimzation engine to systemically combine LTL shipments” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/products/descartes-shipper-tms/reviews/descartes-shipper-tms-review-10470407) Source: [https://www.descartes.com/solutions/transportation-management/tms](https://www.descartes.com/solutions/transportation-management/tms) ## Claim: “Utilize our tools to streamline mode selection, carrier choices, and rates, resulting in savings exceeding 10% of your total transportation expenditure.” Supported by reviews. Reviewers generally report budget savings, efficient shipment consolidation, and the ability to identify favorable carrier rates, though one reviewer notes the lack of an optimization engine for combining LTL shipments. The reviews support the directional efficiency and savings claim but do not establish the specific savings exceeding 10%. - “This proved to be quite the time and budget saver for our company.” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/products/descartes-shipper-tms/reviews/descartes-shipper-tms-review-10397176) - “I like that we are easily able to identify the best rates for shipping based on quotes provided by our shipping partners.” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/products/descartes-shipper-tms/reviews/descartes-shipper-tms-review-10351184) - “The capability to consolidate shipments into loads is particularly beneficial, as it allows me to maximize efficiency in transportation.” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/products/descartes-shipper-tms/reviews/descartes-shipper-tms-review-12002567) - “No optimzation engine to systemically combine LTL shipments” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/products/descartes-shipper-tms/reviews/descartes-shipper-tms-review-10470407) Source: [https://www.descartes.com/solutions/transportation-management](https://www.descartes.com/solutions/transportation-management) ## Claim: “Descartes is the cloud native platform shippers, freight brokers, and 3PLs trust to synchronize transportation processes and optimize the flow of goods with multimodal TMS, real-time visibility, dock scheduling, and carrier connectivity solutions.” Supported by reviews. Relevant reviewers report shipment tracking and visibility, load consolidation and optimization, and carrier tendering and access, supporting the claim's core transportation-management, visibility, optimization, and connectivity elements. The reviews do not specifically address the cloud-native architecture or dock-scheduling component. - “TMS is a very helpful took to track shipments. We can see the DN number, tracking number and even the name of the receiver on the POD. We also have direct access to the carrier website to check the status of the shipment.” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/products/descartes-shipper-tms/reviews/descartes-shipper-tms-review-12189293) - “I really appreciate the efficiency of Descartes Shipper TMS in optimizing load and delivery processes. The capability to consolidate shipments into loads is particularly beneficial, as it allows me to maximize efficiency in transportation.” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/products/descartes-shipper-tms/reviews/descartes-shipper-tms-review-12002567) - “Easy to add shipments, rates and tender to carriers.” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/products/descartes-shipper-tms/reviews/descartes-shipper-tms-review-10435342) Source: [https://www.descartes.com/solutions/transportation-management](https://www.descartes.com/solutions/transportation-management) ## Claim: “For manufacturers, retailers and distributors, Descartes can provide a comprehensive visibility and a control tower view across supply chain operations from purchase order to proof of delivery.” Supported by reviews. Relevant reviewers report shipment tracking, visibility into delivery details including proof of delivery, historical status reporting, and data visibility for superiors. These reviews support the visibility and operational-control aspects of the claim, although they do not explicitly mention every supply-chain stage from purchase order through proof of delivery. - “TMS is a very helpful took to track shipments. We can see the DN number, tracking number and even the name of the receiver on the POD.” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/products/descartes-shipper-tms/reviews/descartes-shipper-tms-review-12189293) - “I really appreciate the efficiency of Descartes Shipper TMS in optimizing load and delivery processes.” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/products/descartes-shipper-tms/reviews/descartes-shipper-tms-review-12002567) - “This system is easy to use and I am able to capture the data my superiors need to have visibility of.” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/products/descartes-shipper-tms/reviews/descartes-shipper-tms-review-11987915) Source: [https://www.descartes.com/solutions/transportation-management/real-time-visibility](https://www.descartes.com/solutions/transportation-management/real-time-visibility) ## Claim: “Know exactly where your shipments are at all times with our comprehensive visibility, allowing you to stay informed every step of the way.” Supported by reviews. A relevant reviewer reports tracking shipments, viewing shipment identifiers and delivery details, and checking shipment status through the carrier website. This supports the claim's shipment-visibility direction, though it does not independently establish visibility exactly at all times. - “TMS is a very helpful took to track shipments. We can see the DN number, tracking number and even the name of the receiver on the POD. We also have direct access to the carrier website to check the status of the shipment.” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/products/descartes-shipper-tms/reviews/descartes-shipper-tms-review-12189293) Source: [https://www.descartes.com/solutions/transportation-management/real-time-visibility](https://www.descartes.com/solutions/transportation-management/real-time-visibility) ## Claim: “We provide load location information to customers so they can see all their in-transit freight in real time, at one time, in one portal.” Supported by reviews. Relevant reviewers report shipment tracking and visibility of shipment information, supporting the claim's general direction. However, the reviews do not independently establish that all in-transit freight is visible in real time simultaneously through one portal. - “TMS is a very helpful took to track shipments. We can see the DN number, tracking number and even the name of the receiver on the POD. We also have direct access to the carrier website to check the status of the shipment.” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/products/descartes-shipper-tms/reviews/descartes-shipper-tms-review-12189293) - “This system is easy to use and I am able to capture the data my superiors need to have visibility of.” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/products/descartes-shipper-tms/reviews/descartes-shipper-tms-review-11987915) Source: [https://www.descartes.com/solutions/transportation-management/contact](https://www.descartes.com/solutions/transportation-management/contact)