Descartes announces top Descartes MacroPoint carriers worldwide for second half of 2023
Carriers achieved a level of compliance and volume among the top 1% of its carrier network during the first half of 2023.
Descartes announces top carriers in the first half of 2023 using Descartes MacroPoint
Carriers were evaluated based on having integrated Descartes MacroPoint with their transportation management system and having achieved a level of compliance and volume among the top 1% of the Descartes carrier network.
Descartes MacroPoint now available on SAP Store
Descartes Systems Group announced that its Descartes MacroPoint solution is now available on SAP Store, the online marketplace for SAP and partner offerings. Descartes MacroPoint integrates with SAP Transportation Management leveraging SAP Integration Suite and/or SAP Extension Suite and delivers real-time, multi-modal supply chain visibility to manufacturers, retailers, distributors and logistics services providers, the company says. “Real-time visibility
Descartes acquires MacroPoint
Descartes Systems Group has acquired MacroPoint LLC for approximately $110 million, satisfied with approximately $90 million in cash and $20 million in shares. Cleveland, Ohio-based MacroPoint runs a connected network of more than 2 million trucking assets and drivers, connecting to trucks through integrations to on-board electronic logging devices (ELDs), transportation management systems, GPS-enabled smart
MacroPoint, Banyan Technology announce partnership
MacroPoint and Banyan Technology have announced a partnership to expand the MacroPoint platform to include LTL carriers utilizing Banyan Technology’s live carrier and API (application program interface) connectivity. MacroPoint’s cloud-based load monitoring and tracking software aggregates the location information from a cell phone, in-cab ELD/GPS device, or trailer and container tracking system to provide real-time load location
MacroPoint receives patent for its freight tracking technology
MacroPoint has been issued a patent covering its tracking technology and freight visibility platform. U.S. Patent No. 9,607,283 B1 for “Machine or Group of Machines for Monitoring Location of a Vehicle or Freight Carried by a Vehicle” was issued to MacroPoint by the Patent and Trademark Office on March 28. “Obtaining an additional patent for MacroPoint’s
MercuryGate expands MacroPoint integration
MercuryGate International has updated and expanded its integration with MacroPoint to include all forms of tracking. An early MacroPoint partner, MercuryGate’s integration with the load tracking solution was enabled via cell phone. By adopting the full MacroPoint functionality and network, the TMS provider can now provide direct carrier integration through in-cab telematics systems, EDI and trailer
MacroPoint receives $44 million investment
Software company MacroPoint has received a $44 million investment from Susquehanna Growth Equity LLC (SGE). The company plans to accelerate investment in product and network expansion, both in the U.S. and internationally. MacroPoint is the creator of a multi-modal freight tracking network that provides shippers, logistics service providers and carriers real-time visibility into load status. MacroPoint’s network includes
MacroPoint announces integration with project44
Truck telematics company MacroPoint has announced an integration with project44, a provider of web-service API connectivity technology to the freight industry. The new integration enables MacroPoint’s accurate location-specific freight tracking capabilities on project44’s web-service network for less–than-truckload (LTL) shipments. Used with a driver’s mobile phone, including flip phones or existing in-cab ELD/GPS devices, MacroPoint’s location monitoring and tracking
Full Circle TMS, MacroPoint to create an ‘always-on’ freight tracking solution
The Full Circle TMS scalable, web-based system has selected MacroPoint as its default load tracking solution. MacroPoint are the creators of patented freight tracking software designed to give third party visibility into load status by tracking the location of a driver’s mobile phone or the truck’s GPS. “We’re building a web-based TMS that will give a variety of transportation