Why Descartes GroundCloud

All-in-one safety, productivity, and compliance—built for last-mile operators who need results, not more apps.

Descartes GroundCloud is different

Descartes GroundCloud unifies navigation, safety, AI-powered Vehicle Event Data Recorders (VEDR), timekeeping, payroll, and reporting into a single manager portal and driver app—so data flows once, work happens faster, and results improve.

Seamless Data Flow

One platform that connects routing, safety training, VEDR, and operations—so managers and drivers always work from the same source of truth.

Reduced Overhead

Automate what used to take hours: timekeeping, payroll, and route performance roll up right inside the portal.

A Single Source of Truth

Navigation, fleet management, safety schedules, and AI VEDR live in one place—no swivel-chairing between tools.

Carrier-Specific Workflows

Designed for delivery contractors serving programs like Amazon DSP and FedEx Ground—right down to device and route requirements.

Tools Your Drivers Will Adopt

Clear turn-by-turn routing (with offline capability), stop notes, and mobile training that unlocks the day only after completion—keeping safety top of mind.

Unmatched Expertise

Proactive Safety Training, Train-the-Trainer Qualification Certification, and AI-enabled coaching help you prevent incidents before they happen.

A partner you can trust

Customize your map based on your team’s needs.

Enterprise-grade reliability

Descartes GroundCloud brings scale, security, and continuous innovation to your core operations.

Built and improved continuously by a global logistics technology leader.
Proven with contractors running Amazon DSP and FedEx routes.
Backed by AI-powered video safety and telematics.

A truly integrated solution

Route optimization & navigation, AI VEDR, proactive safety training, Qualification Certification, payroll, and analytics—connected out of the box in Descartes GroundCloud.

A partner for growth

As your fleet scales, easily add cameras, classes, and capabilities–without adding admin. Shop VEDR hardware and enroll trainers directly.

GroundCloud is a great product. Before we had it, it was a nightmare – nothing like having everything in one place for safety, compliance, and operations. We quickly went from 30-40 stops per route to about 60-70. That increase changed our entire business.

Richard Maddox, Fleet Manager H&S Logistics Inc.

Descartes GroundCloud would be the best option at running anything efficiently. I would say it shaves half the time off that we would need to get to those time commitments.

Preston Kubas, Big Green Contracting Inc.

I got [Descartes] GroundCloud and its made a huge difference. I was using a map drawing for people, here’s where you need to go, texting directions to all these places. I can put anyone in that area and they can deliver now.

Justin Waln, Waln Enterprises Inc.

I wanted everything in one place. Descartes GroundCloud made it easier for new hires, improved accuracy, and showed exactly where packages were scanned. It’s simple once you get used to it.

Hristiyan Bogdanov, Owner, DVH Trans Inc.

I was the first in our Kalamazoo building to test Descartes GroundCloud on an iPad. It’s been great because anyone can run any route with minimal training. The notes for each delivery stop help a lot. It’s made training and running routes much easier.

Richard Stewart, Fleet Manager, Sandusky Transport Inc.

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The VEDRs protect contractors and our drivers. VEDR cameras are industry standard in logistics. We have many female drivers delivering to isolated homes, sometimes after dark, these cameras will help ensure they are safer. We all must be protected from fraud and need to keep our drivers safe.

Melissa Shortt, Owner, Shortt & Associates Inc.