CargoTrack supports transport companies that want to automate their internal processes, especially those related to freight transport. To that end, it has added a new module to its platform: “Vehicle Route and Task Planning”
What does this module offer?
The vehicle route planning and task solution improves the order delivery process by automating route planning and task management. It is the ideal system for moving from manual operations to an automated, efficient and cost-effective process.
Using this solution, you can also avoid mistakes and cut costs by eliminating excessive human interaction and hundreds of manual operations.
How can the route planning solution help?
The purpose of this route planning solution is to improve the order delivery process by automating route and task planning for drivers. To that end, the new module comes with the following advantages:
- Generates the most efficient route;
- Real-time monitoring of any route change;
- Available on both mobile and desktop;
- Generates accurate data for analysis;
- Dispatchers don’t have to keep contacting drivers to send tasks or get updates;
- Dispatchers can monitor the status of shipments and tasks and report it to the shipper in real time;
- Estimated time of arrival is calculated automatically;
- Automatic selection of the most efficient route;
Key features
Vehicle route planning
Once the delivery points are entered, the module turns them into the most efficient routes and instantly displays the estimated time of arrival. Dispatchers can easily edit routes, assign vehicles and add notes for drivers.
Benefits:
- The points you mark on the map are turned into the most efficient routes;
- You can choose from up to three route suggestions and delivery deadlines;
- You can easily change the route, assign the vehicle and add notes for the driver;
Real-time GPS tracking
Dispatchers can monitor the live location of the load and get the latest ETA information. If changes or deviations from the original plan are reported, they can react and get in touch with the driver and customers.
Benefits:
- You can check the latest ETA information (real-time calculations);
- Monitor the driver’s status, the task and route progress in a separate window;
- You are informed whether your delivery will arrive on time;
Analysis
Once the trip is complete, the route information is available for analysis. Fleet managers or dispatchers can use it to calculate operating costs, compare planned and actual results, and identify the best routes and drivers.
Benefits:
- You can calculate delivery costs;
- You can monitor driver behavior and driving time violations;
- You can identify the best routes and drivers;
In addition, to get the most out of the features offered by this application, we have included the latest update and integration of Google Maps, which makes route planning more accurate and task management more accessible.
Questions and answers – Vehicle route planning
What is CargoTrack’s new “routes and tasks” feature?
It is a module that enables automatic planning of delivery routes and tasks — in other words, it sets the routes and the distribution of orders so as to optimize delivery efficiency.
Why is this feature useful for transport companies?
Because it reduces the manual work of organizing routes, minimizes operating costs and helps find the most cost-effective route based on the vehicle type, tasks and trip conditions.
How does the vehicle route and task planning module help with fleet management?
It enables optimal selection of the right vehicles and efficient routes based on the number of tasks, the vehicle type and the trip requirements — which leads to savings and faster deliveries.
What types of hauliers can benefit from this feature?
Freight hauliers, logistics companies or anyone with a vehicle fleet who needs to plan deliveries or shipments — whether with trucks or smaller vehicles.
Can the module take specific trip conditions into account?
Yes — planning takes into account the vehicle type and specific trip conditions to suggest the optimal route.
Does the system also help organize tasks, not just routes?
Yes — the feature combines both route planning and task organization, making delivery and operations management more efficient.
What is the main advantage of automated planning over manual planning?
Automation reduces human error, saves time, and enables cost optimization and efficient use of resources — results that are hard to achieve manually, especially in large fleets.
Is the “vehicle route and task planning” module integrated into the complete CargoTrack GPS monitoring solution?
Yes — it is part of CargoTrack’s GPS monitoring offering, providing a complete package for transport companies.
How does this feature help reduce operating costs?
By choosing more efficient routes and the right vehicles for each task, it reduces fuel consumption, delivery time and potential extra costs — which optimizes the company’s expenses.
Is this feature worth using for a small company with just a few vehicles?
Yes — even for small fleets, automated planning brings advantages: time savings, better delivery coordination and more efficient resource management, benefits that are hard to achieve manually.
