Download - 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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