five ways to cut transportation costs

Presented by Dispatching Solutions

Five Ways to Cut Transportation Costs in Less Than 60 Days

Industry Challenges

• Current Market Conditions• Volatile Fuel Prices• Competitive Pressures• Compliance with Gov’t Regulations

Cost Cutting Measure #1

• Optimize Driver Schedules:

– Assign the correct driver/equipment to the delivery– Use telematics to select the closest available driver– Maximize the number of loaded miles– Reduce driver overtime

Cost Cutting Measure #2

• Optimize Delivery Routes:

– Utilize GPS navigation technology to select the best route– Track driver route versus selected route– Receive alerts for traffic conditions, route violations, etc.

Cost Cutting Measure #3

• Minimize Empty Backhauls:

– Utilize GPS to indentify pick-up sites & assign assets closest to them

– Optimize dispatches so that return pick-up are scheduled– Use 2-way communications to instantly alert driver of

changes

Cost Cutting Measure #4

• Minimize Unauthorized Vehicle Usage:

– Utilize GPS to ensure routes are optimized– Set up geofences & alerts to monitor unauthorized vehicle

usage

Cost Cutting Measure #5• Stay in Compliance of Gov’t Regulations:

– Utilize GPS for accurate eLogs– Utilize GPS to manage Hour of Service complinace– Integrated dispatching with GPS technology provides IFTA

and CSA reporting

Dispatching Solutions Background

• 20+ years of expertise in the industry• 100+ customers: specialized transport, service and

rental customers• Full 2-way integration with enterprise dealer systems

(CAT DBS, QuickBooks)• Six-Sigma proven savings• Endorsed by Caterpillar for Rental Transport needs• The only commercial logistics system written

exclusively for use by specialized transport operations

Dispatching Solutions, Inc.

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On the Phone: 909-460-6404

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