Trucking Logistics

Route Optimization

A Presentation By:Andy Anastasio Jr.

on behalf of Gateway Community College

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Route Optimization- From a Different Point of View

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1st Portion: Office & Administrative• Who Are Your Clientele?• Where Are They Located?• What Are You Hauling?• When Are You Hauling?• How Are You Hauling?

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“Behind the Scenes”

SalesIndustry RatesInter/Intra-state

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Build Your ContractDate/Time & DestinationDo we need a special permit to

deliver this load? Extra Insurance?Intra-State or Inter-State?

◦Tolls Taxes

Miles Fuel

Will those changes we previously touched upon affect your price? Route? Expected Delivery Time?

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Routing FactorsDistanceTrafficWeatherHours of Service

These are factors we may not be able to control, but we can certainly anticipate.

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Customer vs. Realistic ExpectationsCustomer: Realistic:1) I want it NOW 1) Time constraints

2) I want it CHEAP 2) External Factors Influence Costs

3) I want NO PROBLEMS 3) Unforeseen Variables

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Dispatch- Driver Interaction

Available Drivers/Scheduling

InventoryWeatherG.P.S.PC Miler Program“In Case Of

Emergency” Situations

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Multiple Stops on a RouteEfficiency

◦Detention TimesBackhaulsStops Based on Order of

Destinations

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Where to Fill Orders (Loads)Deviations?Line-Up at the Loading Area

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Operating CostsDriversEquipmentFuel InsuranceMaintenancePermitsTollsTaxesLodgingOVERHEAD

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Weight DistributionWeight limits on trucks 5 small loads vs. 2 large loads?Evenly dispersed throughout the bedMax weight capsLoad securementTarpsCube out vs. Gross Out

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Receiving HoursWhat hours are you able to

deliver your loads?Will certain companies “Turn You

Around?”Keep these hours in mind when

scheduling your trips.

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Load According To Unload Mechanism

Different materials will be unloaded in particular fashions.

Lumber PolesSteelDumpTankerPerishablesThe manner in which your material

will be loaded and unloaded may affect your business operations.

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2nd Portion: Field Duties

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Loading EquipmentForkliftPole TruckPayloaderCranes

◦Magnets Claws

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Equipment & Driver Utilization

Team vs. Solo

◦Tarping◦Loading◦Unloading

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Tractors & TrailersSizeConfigurationSleeper?Short Run/Local?

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Back-Up Equipment• Multiple Trailers per Truck• Tractors• Tarps• Machinery• People

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MaintenanceVehicleEquipmentPre/Post Trip Inspections

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SafetyProper Load SecurementState & Federal LawsPocket Safety ManualO.S.H.AD.O.T.

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Other GuidelinesDrug & Alcohol Testing

Truck Inspections

Driver Logs

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How Achievable is Route Optimization?Can we truly ever achieve Perfect

route optimization?

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Services in Your AreaBrush-Up ClassesTrainingCertificationsIndustry PublicationsIndustry Associations

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Questions

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