Choosing the Right Delivery Route

Choosing the Right Delivery Route, Zeo Route Planner
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Choosing the right delivery route is important for drivers in the transportation industry. It improves delivery time, reduces fuel costs, and increases customer satisfaction. A study by Geotab reported that an average fleet vehicle travels about 20,000 miles per year, but only spends 10% of the time actually driving. Here, choosing the right delivery route will help in optimizing the time and resources.

Choosing the right delivery route can sometimes be a hectic ask. There are several factors that drivers must consider while choosing the route.

Factors to Consider While Choosing the Right Delivery Route

  1. Travel Distance
    While choosing the right delivery route, drivers must determine the distance between the pickup and delivery locations. This will help them estimate the delivery time and plan their travel accordingly. Moreover, the distance will help them determine the fuel requirement to avoid any last-minute hassle.
  2. Data Accuracy
    Accuracy of the data can majorly impact the delivery route. Even minor errors in distance calculations can result in significant delays and increased fuel costs. Using reliable GPS devices or route planning software is the best way to ensure data accuracy.
  3. Vehicle Capacity
    The speed of delivery and fuel costs can vary according to the type of vehicle and its capacity. For choosing the right delivery route fas per the vehicle capacity, drivers should consider the package volume and weight they are transporting.
  4. Account for Stops
    When choosing the right delivery route, drivers must consider the number of stops in the journey. They must also take into account the delivery requirements and time for each stop. Taking enough rest during prolonged routes will avoid burnouts.
  5. Time-sensitivity
    Some deliveries can be time-sensitive. Such deliveries often fall under two categories: Deliveries that must be completed within decided timeframe and those that involve transporting perishable items.
  6. Downtime
    Downtime refers to the time a driver spends waiting for packages to be loaded or unloaded, or waiting for new assignments. The process of choosing the right delivery route must also consider the downtime for delivery stops and required breaks.
  7. Unexpected Delays
    Delays can be caused by various factors such as traffic congestion, accidents, and road closures. To tackle these delays drivers must make smart use of technology. Route optimization software like Zeo provides real-time traffic updates and alternate routes to reduce the risk of delay.
  8. Consider all the Delivery Stops
    To optimize their delivery route, drivers should group together the stops from the same area. This will reduce the delivery time and fuel costs. By considering all the delivery stops together, drivers can also identify the deliveries that can be attempted earlier.

Avoiding the Manual Way with Route Planner Software

Choosing the right delivery route can be a cumbersome manual task. There is also a high probability of making erroneous decisions. Drivers can avoid these manual tasks by using a robust Route Planner. It automates the process of choosing the right delivery route and makes the process fast, efficient and error-free. Features like real-time updates, route optimization mechanisms, easy navigation, live location sharing and more, make choosing the right delivery route a hassle-free task for all drivers.

Read More: How Route Optimization Software Helps you Save Money?

Zeo Simplifies the Process of Choosing the Right Delivery Route

Once you upload all the delivery and pickup stops, Zeo automatically optimizes the route. Additionally, it offers some notable features that further simplify the process of choosing the right delivery route for drivers.

  • Scan Printed Manifests, barcodes, and upload Excel files to fetch your stops
  • Provide real-time ETA to customers
  • Hassle-free navigation
  • Share live locations with customers
  • Schedule routes in advance

Conclusion

Zeo Route Planner helps you deliver faster and plan your delivery routes efficiently. You can also create your routes in advance and save valuable time, improve the speed of delivery and most importantly, increase customer satisfaction. You can download the Zeo app for your Android (Google Play Store) or iOS devices (Apple Store) and make the process of choosing the right delivery route easy and effective.

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    How do I add stop by typing and searching? Web

    Follow these steps to add a stop by typing and searching:

    • Go to Playground Page. You will find a search box in top left.
    • Type in your desired stop and it will show search results as you type.
    • Select one of the search results to add the stop to list of unassigned stops.

    How do I import stops in bulk from an excel file? Web

    Follow these steps to add stops in bulk using an excel file:

    • Go to Playground Page.
    • In top right corner you will see import icon. Press on that icon & a modal will open.
    • If you already have an excel file, press the “Upload stops via flat file” button & a new window will open up.
    • If you don’t have an existing file, you can download a sample file and input all your data accordingly, then upload it.
    • In the new window, upload your file and match the headers & confirm mappings.
    • Review your confirmed data and add the stop.

    How do I import stops from an image? Mobile

    Follow these steps to add stops in bulk by uploading an image:

    • Go to Zeo Route Planner App and open On Ride page.
    • Bottom bar has 3 icons in left. Press on image icon.
    • Select the image from gallery if you already have one or take a picture if you don’t have existing.
    • Adjust the crop for the selected image & press crop.
    • Zeo will automatically detect the addresses from the image. Press on done and then save & optimize to create route.

    How do I add a stop using Latitude and Longitude? Mobile

    Follow these steps to add stop if you have Latitude & Longitude of the address:

    • Go to Zeo Route Planner App and open On Ride page.
    • You will see a icon. Press on that icon & press on New Route.
    • If you already have an excel file, press the “Upload stops via flat file” button & a new window will open up.
    • Below search bar, select the “by lat long” option and then enter the latitude and longitude in the search bar.
    • You will see results in the search, select one of them.
    • Select additional options according to your need & click on “Done adding stops”.

    How do I add a using a QR Code? Mobile

    Follow these steps to add stop using QR Code:

    • Go to Zeo Route Planner App and open On Ride page.
    • You will see a icon. Press on that icon & press on New Route.
    • Bottom bar has 3 icons in left. Press on QR code icon.
    • It will open up a QR Code scanner. You can scan normal QR code as well as FedEx QR code and it will automatically detect address.
    • Add the stop to route with any additional options.

    How do I delete a stop? Mobile

    Follow these steps to delete a stop:

    • Go to Zeo Route Planner App and open On Ride page.
    • You will see a icon. Press on that icon & press on New Route.
    • Add some stops using any of the methods & click on save & optimize.
    • From the list of stops that you have, long press on any stop that you want to delete.
    • It will open window asking you to select the stops that you want to remove. Click on Remove button and it will delete the stop from your route.