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GroundCloud (Descartes)

“Can a single logistics operations platform — covering routing, safety, compliance, and payroll — become the essential OS for last-mile delivery contractors serving Amazon DSP and FedEx Ground?”

HQUnited States
IndustryVertical SaaS / Logistics
The story

GroundCloud was an independent final-mile logistics SaaS provider serving Independent Service Providers (ISPs) — primarily Amazon DSP and FedEx Ground contractors — with routing, driver safety, compliance, timekeeping, and payroll tools. In February 2023, Descartes Systems Group acquired GroundCloud, folding it into its broader logistics software portfolio and rebranding it as Descartes GroundCloud. The platform continues to expand its all-in-one approach, embedding payroll and timekeeping directly into fleet operations workflows.

Last 12 months
2023-02
Product timeline
2023
Descartes Systems Group (TSX:DSG / Nasdaq:DSGX) acquired GroundCloud, a cloud-based final-mile carrier solutions and road safety compliance platform.· acquisition
The stack
1 layer disclosed in GroundCloud (Descartes)’s embedded-finance stack
Payroll
Gusto Embedded
Accounting gap: none

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Where is GroundCloud (Descartes) headquartered?

GroundCloud (Descartes) is headquartered in United States.

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