To ensure deliveries are dropped off on time, transportation service providers take several conditions into account. Planning out delivery routes keeps operations on track while also minimizing overhead and variable costs. To increase the efficiency of your business, here’s a brief guide to route optimization and the benefits it provides.

What Delivery Routing Is & How It Works

Using the most cost-effective route to get cargo to each destination should be the top priority of your transportation service company. Fleet managers use routing software that generates computer algorithms to help determine the best solution.

Fleet managers consider every aspect of each available route to determine the best path to take. How many stops are on a route as well as how many times the driver has to turn, go through intersections, and cross the line of traffic are considered. The level of traffic along the route can also affect the delivery schedule and is taken into account.

How It Benefits Companies

Implementing route optimization in your business model will reduce how much time delivery drivers spend on the road. This, in turn, reduces excessive wear to vehicles, minimizing repair costs. Using vehicles less keeps more fuel in the tanks, reducing fuel costs.

Since the software chooses routes with fewer intersections and minimal traffic, there’ll be a lower risk of breaking driving violations and paying steep fines. Additionally, commuting on less-frequented roads will minimize the chances of drivers getting into accidents and using insurance to cover repairs to service trucks.

For reliable, effective third-party logistics, contact the professionals at Hawaii Transfer Company in Waipahu. Since 1931, this transfer company has provided Oahu businesses with transportation services and public warehousing. They use state-of-the-art computer systems to help clients run their companies with fewer disruptions. Call (808) 677-3111 to schedule a consultation, or learn more about their transportation services online.