Route Optimization
Overview
Route Optimization is available for subscribers in the Manifest Routing tab. Clicking the Route Optimization button will re-order your routing in the most fuel efficient route possible.
From the manifest routing tab, click the Optimize Routing button.
Fixed Origin - This will be generally be the dock location and your fixed starting point. Select another starting location or leave blank if no fixed starting point.
Route Optimization Method
- No Optimization - You have already optimized your stops and only want to generate State Fuel Miles or Driving Directions.
- Fixed Destination - Optimize all but the last stop.
- Resequence All - Optimize all stops including the last stop.
Route Miles Method
- Practical Miles - Not necessarily the shortest but the most practical route.
- Shortest Distance - Shortest mileage route.
- National Network - You can define your own network of stops and routes. We do not utilize this feature in LTL.
- Interstate - Utilize interstate roads where possible.
Allow Relaxed Restrictions - Sometimes a trip setting (toll, border, vehicle configuration, etc.) won't allow a route to complete without relaxing one or more of those restrictions. Checking this box will allow the route to be completed regardless of restrictions.
Border Open - Allow border crossings.
Avoid Toll Roads - Do not use toll roads on route if possible.
Vehicle Type - Select vehicle / trailer type to check for restrictions while routing.
Average Travel Miles per Day - Used to help determine overall route time.
Generate Driving Directions - Check this box when optimizing. Then select the Print button from the manifest and select Routing Directions and click Print.
Generate State Fuel Miles - Check this box to generate your miles in each state on the Fuel Miles tab of the manifest.
