How does EXSPEEDITE compare to Aljex for asset-based carriers?

Aljex was architected primarily as a non-asset freight brokerage software. Fleets that operate company trucks or dedicated equipment alongside brokerage struggle with Aljex's limited driver settlements, fleet maintenance, and live ELD duty clocks. EXSPEEDITE provides a single unified board for both asset dispatch and outside brokered loads.

How does outside carrier booking work in EXSPEEDITE?

EXSPEEDITE features 1-click Carrier Accept confirmations. Brokers send a rate confirmation email containing an interactive token link; the outside carrier accepts with one click, auto-generating the signed agreement, dispatching the load, and triggering CheckPoint GPS tracking.

Can we manage both carrier payables and driver settlements in one system?

Yes. EXSPEEDITE automates outside carrier AP vouchers and factoring notices alongside internal driver payroll splits, fuel advances, and escrow deductions, syncing everything to Sage Intacct or QuickBooks Online.

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EXSPEEDITE vs Aljex (Descartes)

Descartes Aljex is a dedicated freight brokerage software. When transportation companies operate asset fleets alongside their brokerage division, Aljex leaves operations teams juggling disconnected systems. EXSPEEDITE unites asset dispatch, outside carrier brokerage, 1-click email confirmations, and touchless billing under one modern platform.

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Side-by-Side Architectural Matrix

A technical comparison of brokerage speed, asset fleet integration, driver tracking, and billing automation.

Capability Area	EXSPEEDITE TMS	Descartes Aljex
Hybrid Fleet & Brokerage	Unified Operating System: Company-owned trucks and outside brokered loads live on one interactive dispatch board. Dispatchers flip loads between asset and brokerage in one click.	Brokerage-Centric: Built specifically for non-asset 3PLs; lacks native ELD duty clocks, company driver payroll, and tractor maintenance tracking.
Outside Carrier Rate Confirmations	1-Click Carrier Accept: Outside carriers confirm loads with one tap in email. Automatically updates dispatch status and generates countersigned PDF agreement.	Traditional Email/Fax Routine: Requires outside carriers to download, sign, scan, and email back PDF rate confirmations manually.
Outside Driver GPS Tracking	CheckPoint App-Less Links: Drivers tap an automated SMS link to stream browser GPS breadcrumbs with zero mobile app downloads or registration barriers.	Third-Party Integrations: Relies on bolt-on tracking providers (MacroPoint/FourKites) or manual phone calls to capture in-transit updates.
Asset Telematics & HOS	Carrier-Neutral Live Duty Clocks: Ingests live 11h/14h/70h duty clocks directly from Samsara, Motive, and Geotab before dispatch assignment.	Not Supported: Does not connect to commercial vehicle telematics or enforce pre-dispatch driver HOS validation.
Shipper Customer Portal	Pipeline Dedicated Portal: Real-time load maps, electronic BOL/POD retrieval, freight quote calculator, and automated nightly invoice delivery.	Basic Tracking Portal: Standard load tracking screens with limited branded document retrieval and customer self-service billing.
Accounting Synchronization	Certified Sage & QuickBooks Sync: Real-time automated REST sync for customer AR invoices, factoring notices, and carrier AP vouchers.	Batch GL Export: Uses standard flat-file batch exports or limited accounting sync requiring manual batch reconciliation.

Three Key Reasons Hybrid Operators Choose EXSPEEDITE

1. One Dispatch Board for Both Asset & Brokerage

Running separate software for your asset fleet and your brokerage operation creates communication silos and lost load opportunities. With EXSPEEDITE, dispatchers evaluate internal truck availability and outside carrier capacity side-by-side on the Hot Board, maximizing margin on every lane.

2. 1-Click Carrier Accept & Automated CheckPoint Tracking

Speed is everything in freight brokerage. EXSPEEDITE's 1-click Carrier Accept locks in outside carriers instantly, while CheckPoint immediately tracks the load without forcing the driver to download an app from an app store. Your customers get real-time tracking, and your brokers save hours of phone time.

3. Complete Financial Control: Carrier AP & Driver Payroll

Aljex cannot calculate loaded versus empty mileage pay for internal company drivers, track recurring equipment escrow deductions, or reconcile automated fuel card FTP advances. EXSPEEDITE processes both outside carrier freight payables and company driver settlements seamlessly.

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