In this video, Kevin Jones, editorial director at FleetOwner, Sergio Torres, SVP of Product Management at Descartes, and Cyndi Brandt, VP of Fleet Solutions at Descartes, dive into the real-world challenges — and solutions — facing private fleets navigating the last mile of delivery. As delivery demands increase, so does the complexity and cost of getting it right.
The panel explores the Descartes data-driven route planning methodology, built around three core pillars: the optimizer, data accuracy, and people and process. Torres highlights how the unique approach to routing — especially their dynamic, real-time capabilities — differs from traditional batch systems. Brandt emphasizes the importance of trust and adoption in the field and explains how successful fleets embed routing discipline into daily operations.
Through practical examples, they explain how clean, reliable fleet execution data feeds continuous improvement, enabling better real-time delivery visibility, increased efficiency, and lower operating costs. For private fleet efficiency, the message is clear: technology only works when it's trusted, adopted, and integrated into everyday workflows.
If you're responsible for routing or delivery operations and looking for actionable insights, watch the full video to learn how Descartes routing software is helping fleets turn complexity into a competitive advantage.