Planning your trucking routes around factors like geography, traffic, weather, and freight markets will help you to be more efficient, resulting in more loads, more money, and less stress on the road.
In this course, you’ll learn:
This course is made for truck drivers at all stages of their careers, whether you’re just starting out and want to understand the essentials of route planning or are an experienced trucker looking to refine your skills with advanced strategies.
Fleet managers and logistics coordinators will also find valuable insights to enhance operational tactics.
If you’re involved in the transportation industry and aim to leverage route planning as a strategic asset, this course is for you.
Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:
Participants will walk away with the knowledge and skills to transform their approach to route planning, leading to more profitable and efficient operations.
By the end of this course, you will not only master the essentials of route planning but also understand how to strategically implement these skills in real-world scenarios.
Each module in this course is thoughtfully designed to build upon the previous one, creating a comprehensive learning journey. As you progress, you will gain deeper insights into optimizing every aspect of your route planning. This structured approach will empower you to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall profitability in your trucking operations.
1.1 What is route planning, and why is it important?
1.2 Benefits of effective route planning
1.3 Case study
2.1 Sourcing loads
2.2 How load sourcing and route planning go hand-in-hand
2.3 Advanced load sourcing techniques on DAT
3.1 Introduction to DAT
3.2 The benefits of freight & analytics data for hauling loads
4.1 Understanding market and environmental conditions
4.2 Efficient planning with TriHaul