Descartes 3G TMS
#1 cloud TMS provider ranked by ARC Advisory Group
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Market
- Enterprise
- Pricing
- Custom Quote
- Price Range
- Contact for Pricing
- Founded
- 2013
- HQ
- Columbus, Ohio, USA
- API
- Available
- Parent
- The Descartes Systems Group Inc. (NASDAQ: DSGX)
Overview
Descartes 3G TMS is named top cloud TMS provider by ARC in 2025. It provides transportation planning, execution, and optimization for mid-market to enterprise logistics operations with strong carrier connectivity.
Our verdict
Best for mid-market and enterprise shippers, 3PLs, and freight brokers that want a multimodal over-the-road TMS now backed by Descartes scale and its Global Logistics Network.
Strengths
- Strong multimodal planning-driven automation across truckload, LTL, drayage, and parcel with rating, consolidation, and optimization in one platform
- Flexible Integration Hub supporting REST, JSON, EDI, XML, and CSV with a reusable template library for faster partner onboarding
- Backed by The Descartes Systems Group, a publicly traded logistics software company that expands carrier reach and the Global Logistics Network
- Solid third-party ratings, with a 4.0 out of 5 on Gartner Peer Insights across 60 ratings
Watch-outs
- Pricing is not published publicly, requiring a sales conversation to scope cost
- Reviewers cite a cumbersome setup and a learning curve
- No public uptime SLA or status page and no advertised free trial
Integrations
Offers an API for custom integrations. Developer docs ↗
Videos
What is Descartes TMS?
Expert Video: Descartes Transportation Management with Mona McFadden
Descartes Systems UK Logistics Solutions
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Sources & verification
Last verified Jun 8, 2026 by Third Fin Editorial. See how we evaluate & verify.
- Company: Descartes Acquires 3GTMS (official news, March 2025) (2026-06)
- Integrations: Descartes 3G TMS Integrations (Global Logistics Network) (2026-06)
- Product: Descartes 3G TMS official site (2026-06)
- Ratings: Gartner Peer Insights - Descartes 3G TMS (2026-06)