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Descartes MacroPoint

byDescartes
in Real-Time Transportation Visibility Platforms
4.8

Overview

Product Information on Descartes MacroPoint

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Descartes MacroPoint?

Descartes MacroPoint is a software that provides real-time freight visibility and transportation monitoring for shippers, brokers, and third-party logistics providers. The software enables users to track shipments, automate notifications, and manage exceptions through integrations with carriers and telematics devices. It helps streamline processes by offering predictive analytics on shipment status, estimated arrival times, and detention reporting. Descartes MacroPoint addresses challenges related to supply chain transparency by aggregating data from multiple sources and delivering updates about load movements. The software supports decision making by providing actionable insights to enhance operational efficiency and improve accountability across transportation networks.

Descartes MacroPoint Pricing

Descartes MacroPoint is a software that offers a subscription-based pricing model with tiered plans based on shipment volume and features. Pricing varies depending on the level of tracking, analytics, and integration required, and may include additional costs for advanced modules or enterprise requirements. Users can select plans according to operational needs, with customized quotes available for larger organizations.

Overall experience with Descartes MacroPoint

Application Specialist
250M - 500M USD, Transportation
FAVORABLE

“Reliable Software Offers Seamless Integration and Great Support”

5.0
Aug 19, 2024
Software works very well, and support is top notch
Operations Excellence Analyst - Freight
30B + USD, Consumer Goods
CRITICAL

“MacroPoint Review”

3.0
Jan 12, 2021
Best connections are through carrier TMS and ELD systems. However, quality of data can be dependent on the capabilities of the carrier's TMS system (e.g. the types and quantities of data the TMS system captures).

About Company

Company Description

Updated 24th March 2025

Descartes is a company focusing on on-demand, software-as-a-service solutions to refine the productivity and security of businesses with heavy logistics. The company's modular software solutions enable the tracking and optimization of delivery resources, and facilitate shipping execution and tracking. The software also provides for the processing of transportation invoices and accessing global trade data. In addition, it allows filing customs and security documents for import-export processes among many other logistics operations. Headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, Descartes also has global presence via numerous offices and associates worldwide.

Company Details

Updated 8th October 2025
Company type
Public
Year Founded
1981
Head office location
Waterloo, Canada
Number of employees
1001 - 5000
Website
http://www.descartes.com

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Descartes MacroPoint Likes & Dislikes

Like

Easy to use, Support is responsive and integrates well with internal systems

Like

I like how you can set the frequency of in-transit location updates and the ability to receive ETA updates.

Like

Easy to use, easy to integrate with other applications and makes our job easy to have automatic visibility of our freight/product at all times.

Dislike

More communication needed on maintenance, easier way to find issues on exports, no other issues

Dislike

I would prefer if MacroPoint had analytical carrier performance capabilities. It would be nice to be able to analyze carrier performance such as on time delivery, quality of tracking data, etc.

Dislike

There can be some lag in updates. Sometimes the help desk isn't super quick with responses. Having to create multiple requests for tracking if we have two drivers running one load (team drivers).

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Descartes MacroPoint Reviews and Ratings

4.8

(31 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
61%
4 Star
32%
3 Star
6%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?

Customer Experience

Evaluation & Contracting

4.7

Integration & Deployment

4.6

Service & Support

4.6

Product Capabilities

4.3

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  • Application Specialist
    50M-1B USD
    Transportation
    Review Source

    Reliable Software Offers Seamless Integration and Great Support

    5.0
    Aug 19, 2024
    Software works very well, and support is top notch
  • DIRECTOR OF SALES
    50M-1B USD
    Transportation
    Review Source

    Great Mobile Tracking and Visibility Tool

    5.0
    Apr 22, 2024
    Super easy product to use and implement. Great digital tracking and visibility of freight.
  • Director O0f Logistics Sales
    50M-1B USD
    Transportation
    Review Source

    My Sales Rep Is Interested In My Success!

    4.0
    Mar 11, 2021
    Sales has delivered on their promises and has not left us after the contract was signed. Very knowledgeable and engaged.
  • President
    <50M USD
    Transportation
    Review Source

    Descartes Macropoint has brought ASE the simplicity of tracking, reliability and savings

    5.0
    Feb 26, 2021
    The Macropoint tracking has been instrumental for us and has allowed the company to save dollars on traditional QC type units. The integration into our systems, functionality, and reliability of tracking gives our clients the visibility they need.
  • Vice President Safety & Compliance
    1B-10B USD
    Transportation
    Review Source

    MacroPoint Review

    5.0
    Mar 1, 2021
    Great customer service/support. Integration was simple, we were able to go live within our TMS very quickly. No issues to report.
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