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Trucking Logistics Route Optimization A Presentation By: Andy Anastasio Jr. on behalf of Gateway Community College Andy Anastasio Jr. March 20, 2014 Andy Anastasio Jr. March 20, 2014 Route Optimization- From a Different Point of View Andy Anastasio Jr. March 20, 2014 1st Portion: Office & Administrative • • • • • Who Are Your Clientele? Where Are They Located? What Are You Hauling? When Are You Hauling? How Are You Hauling? Andy Anastasio Jr. March 20, 2014 “Behind the Scenes” Sales Industry Rates Inter/Intra-state Andy Anastasio Jr. March 20, 2014 Build Your Contract Date/Time & Destination Do 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? Andy Anastasio Jr. March 20, 2014 Routing Factors Distance These are factors we may not be able to control, Traffic but we can certainly anticipate. Weather Hours of Service Andy Anastasio Jr. March 20, 2014 Customer vs. Realistic Expectations Customer: 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 Andy Anastasio Jr. March 20, 2014 Dispatch- Driver Interaction Available Drivers/Scheduling Inventory Weather G.P.S. PC Miler Program “In Case Of Emergency” Situations Andy Anastasio Jr. March 20, 2014 Multiple Stops on a Route Efficiency ◦ Detention Times Backhauls Stops Based on Order of Destinations Andy Anastasio Jr. March 20, 2014 Where to Fill Orders (Loads) Deviations? Line-Up at the Loading Area Andy Anastasio Jr. March 20, 2014 Operating Costs Drivers Equipment Fuel Insurance Maintenance Permits Tolls Taxes Lodging OVERHEAD Andy Anastasio Jr. March 20, 2014 Weight Distribution Weight limits on trucks 5 small loads vs. 2 large loads? Evenly dispersed throughout the bed Max weight caps Load securement Tarps Cube out vs. Gross Out Andy Anastasio Jr. March 20, 2014 Receiving Hours What hours are you able to deliver your loads? Will certain companies “Turn You Around?” Keep these hours in mind when scheduling your trips. Andy Anastasio Jr. March 20, 2014 Load According To Unload Mechanism Different materials will be unloaded in particular fashions. Lumber Poles Steel Dump Tanker Perishables The manner in which your material will be loaded and unloaded may affect your business operations. Andy Anastasio Jr. March 20, 2014 2nd Portion: Field Duties Andy Anastasio Jr. March 20, 2014 Loading Equipment Forklift Pole Truck Payloader Cranes ◦ Magnets Claws Andy Anastasio Jr. March 20, 2014 Equipment & Driver Utilization Team vs. Solo ◦ Tarping ◦ Loading ◦ Unloading Andy Anastasio Jr. March 20, 2014 Tractors & Trailers Size Configuration Sleeper? Short Run/Local? Andy Anastasio Jr. March 20, 2014 Back-Up Equipment • • • • • Multiple Trailers per Truck Tractors Tarps Machinery People Andy Anastasio Jr. March 20, 2014 Maintenance Vehicle Equipment Pre/Post Trip Inspections Andy Anastasio Jr. March 20, 2014 Safety Proper Load Securement State & Federal Laws Pocket Safety Manual O.S.H.A D.O.T. Andy Anastasio Jr. March 20, 2014 Other Guidelines Drug & Alcohol Testing Truck Inspections Driver Logs Andy Anastasio Jr. March 20, 2014 How Achievable is Route Optimization? Can we truly ever achieve Perfect route optimization? Andy Anastasio Jr. March 20, 2014 Services in Your Area Brush-Up Classes Training Certifications Industry Publications Industry Associations Andy Anastasio Jr. March 20, 2014 Questions Andy Anastasio Jr. March 20, 2014 Works Cited Images http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LWjjzAJOA0/TvHnNzl5EiI/AAAAAAAAFDY/Ebg5KLnBZpI/s1600/interview-handshake.jpg http://www.cdxtech.com/Blog/image.axd?picture=2010%2F11%2FBlogPushPins.jpg http://www.loridennis.com/greenblog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/puzzle-pieces.jpg http://1mper1aldragon.files.wordpress.com/2013/11/david-john-bailey-ceo-of-hdcreativecontract-sign-clipart.jpg http://blog-s1.intuitstatic.com/wpcontent/blogs.dir/1/uploads/iStock_000002722750XSmall-300x360.jpg http://www.gipdrs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/customer-service.jpg http://media.bizj.us/view/img/363951/loadingzone*600.jpg http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ebSvUjSM_JM/ToICnaB1SNI/AAAAAAAACGw/XuwSr0-1j0/s1600/DollarSignRunning.jpg http://truckinglawcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/overloaded-truck2.jpg http://www.clock15.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/3pm-clock.jpeg http://news.stanford.edu/news/2012/october/images/dirt_news.jpg http://www.corsia.us/wp-content/uploads/dispatcher.jpg http://www.colourbox.com/preview/4337821-128201-start-finish-path.jpg http://www.performancepeople.com/uploads/images/caterpillar-forklifts_03.jpg Andy Anastasio Jr. March 20, 2014 Works Cited (ctd) Images http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRTlpfvnNQqBVbTt52oDJ4BQ7Yaqr7JYCyZBXm97Byezm2 OMFasMQ http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/policy/otps/truck/wusr/fig02_2.gif https://encryptedtbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQvyrqxlmmq8MfljbzKW_yyyhXES_cTrovE_XPIu4HfhaALlOHk Mw http://www.trucktires.com/bridgestone/us_eng/brochures/catalogs/fuelecon/images/FEGCH13.gif http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/face/images/06KY079b.jpg http://www.truckertotrucker.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/flatbed-trailer.jpg http://supposeudrive.com/images/garage-trucks2.jpg http://kansascity.legalexaminer.com/uploadedimages/InjuryBoardcom_Content/Blogs/Regional_Blogs/kan sas-cityinjuryboardcom/Trucking%20Hazards%20(2012).jpg http://www.jjkellerservices.com/images/Log-Checker.jpg http://www.socomi.com/merlin.shtml http://snow-tire-chains.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/truckfleet.jpg http://romextransport.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/conestoga-head.jpg http://www.mounttrailer.com/images/trailers/chameleon.jpg http://ak3.picdn.net/shutterstock/videos/2757980/preview/stock-footage-growing-group-of-peoplebusiness-concept-visualization.jpg https://az95169.vo.msecnd.net/images/bruder/02666.jpg http://en.hdyo.org/assets/ask-question-3-049ac6f2a4e25267fa670b61ee734100.jpg Andy Anastasio Jr. March 20, 2014 Gateway Community College, 2014 This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/. This workforce solution was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. The solution was created by the grantee and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership. Andy Anastasio Jr. March 20, 2014