For example, a study by the National Private Truck Council found that fuel costs account for approximately 18% of total operational expenses for trucking companies. By optimizing routes, businesses can reduce fuel consumption by up to 15%, resulting in significant cost savings.

Food and beverage suppliers, because of their complex routing requirements, can struggle with inefficient routing and elevated operational costs. By implementing route planning technology, Trimble Appian customers in food & beverage have been able to identify more-efficient routes, minimize idle time and optimize delivery schedules. As a result, they’re experiencing reductions in miles of up to 20% and reductions in total operating costs of up to 15%. Utilizing route optimization software can drastically cut down the time required to plan routes for your fleet. Rather than spending hours on manual planning, the process can be completed in just minutes with the aid of advanced software.