A delivery company can only route plan by hand for so long, before they decide that keeping up with customer demands is too much. After all, logistics challenges are difficult to solve when you are juggling a variety of requests like: same-day, specific delivery times, vehicle restrictions, etc. So you…
What is an ELD? An ELD (electronic logging device) is a device that is used in commercial trucks to track hours of service (HOS). ELD technology automatically records a driver’s driving time and other aspects of their HOS records to allow for easier, more accurate HOS recordkeeping. An…
Data is critical for any business operations. Whether it’s to identify areas of opportunity or flag potential issues, you can make strategic decisions once you dig into KPI metrics. For last mile delivery or service businesses, your defined KPI metrics should reveal your fleet’s and drivers’ performance —…
Technology has advanced because of our attempts to solve common problems. And in the business world, technology is often the answer to budgetary or operational concerns. More and more businesses are adopting GPS technology these days, because they have recognized that the service solves these three common problems.…
No, it’s not your imagination. Customer expectation for instant gratification has reached epic proportions and continues to rise! Gourmet meals cooked to order are delivered on demand to busy professionals in towns all over the world. College kids with late-night hankerings for fresh-baked cookies satisfy their cravings thanks…
Route planning, also known as route optimization covers a wide set of needs and definitions. We often get inquiries for route planning from prospects that were using much less expensive sequencing or mapping tools that have gone out of business or shelved. These prospects are surprised at our…
In a state of constant planning, routing, and tracking, you may find that there is little time for analyzing. Reporting/Analyzing is an important part of the fleet management business, and one that owners and key stakeholders often struggle with. Most of the time, data is either nonexistent or…