five ways to cut transportation costs
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Our presentation review five quick steps your company can take to cut its transportation costs.TRANSCRIPT
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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