Trimble D2Link 3 vs Aerton

D²Link® is designed for commercial vehicle drivers to be used in connection with a Trimble Transportation dispatch application*. D²Link connects your drivers to your Trimble dispatch system via Apple® smart devices for efficient load assignment and fleet management, transferring stop details and vehicle location data between drivers and dispatchers. Within the Trimble dispatch software, dispatchers can send detailed load information and receive truck GPS** location readings from their drivers at regular intervals, even make use of geo-fencing to automatically flag arrivals and departures. Standard features include signature capture, image capture, stop location mapping and the ability to exchange messages between driver and dispatcher. Options such as Mobile Imaging / Document Scanning, CoPilot integration and additional capabilities are dependent on individual handset features, installed navigation apps and Trimble software licensing, network carrier policies and services. Operation requires active, compatible Trimble software and licensing. Please note that this version should only be installed by direction from your administrator as it is not compatible with all systems versions. * TMWSuite, TMW.Suite, TruckMate, and Trimble Maps DRTrack. **Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. ***New Features - Mobile Imaging / Document scanning integration - Decision-Tree like workflow - Calculated field based on other fields

Aerton is the logistics platform purpose-built for ag retailers. Whether you're delivering to remote farms or managing seasonal demand spikes, Aerton helps you reduce empty miles, track delivery costs, and keep customers informed with proactive updates. We know ag logistics is tough—rural roads, unpredictable weather, and complex inbound/outbound workflows. While not every challenge can be eliminated, Aerton helps you solve the ones you can. By giving you visibility into operations and cost data, Aerton turns delivery into a strategic advantage. Key Features: Route Optimization Reduce wasted miles with smarter routing that adapts to your constraints and priorities. Cost Tracking Know the exact cost of every delivery by route, store, or customer. Use cost data to offer premium services like “priority” or “at-cost” delivery. Delivery Visibility Keep your customers informed with accurate, real-time delivery updates—reducing calls and improving satisfaction. Inbound & Outbound Coordination Eliminate inefficiencies and confusion by syncing incoming and outgoing logistics, so your team and customers are always on the same page. Operational Benchmarking Measure what matters. Understand how your operations compare across stores, teams, and seasons. From Merely Faster to Better Move beyond speed and finally define what “good” looks like with reliable, benchmarked performance data. From Cost Center to Revenue Driver Turn delivery into a service you can price and scale with insight into cost per route, store, or job. From Confusion to Clarity End the game of phone tag. Aerton connects your team and your customers with a clear, shared delivery picture.