Practical articles for delivery operators improving route plans, dispatch visibility, driver workflows, proof of delivery, and reporting.
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The route with the fewest kilometres is not always the most practical or economical plan. Fleet capacity, operating hours, service time and customer commitments can make a slightly longer route the better decision.
Overloaded routes usually start before the driver leaves the depot. Better vehicle capacity planning helps teams match delivery work to the right vehicle before dispatch.
Route optimization software only works when the inputs match real delivery conditions. Here are the clean data requirements every last-mile team should prepare before planning routes.