trip planning test
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I never said i didnt know how to use a map or do basic math functions i was just trying to do a trip plan using a map and using my streets and trips and see how close or accurate the program comes to the atlas when planning a trip.
I know that there are obvious routes that you have to tweak with Streets and Trips due to Motor Carrier restriction with STAA-authorized dimensions which you have to use the atlas for. The only draw back to the atlas is its not detailed. Also with Streets and trips you can calculate how long and when you will get to a certain destination such as a truck stop or other POI so that you will be able to know how long you should be there and when you should be leaving , that way you don't come up short on your trip time once you reach your destination. While all that sounds good it may or may not make a differrence in the real world but its better than having non plan at all! Now i'am not trying to sound like i'am a know it all or anything like that ,but i would say its better to get good at this stuff in more than one way would'nt you agree!
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Re: trip planning test
Originally Posted by newbieTrucker
Just wondering if someone could show me an real world example of a dispatch in terms of mileage , location and time of departure/arrival dates.
Need it for an experiment i'am conducting with Streets and Trips. I want to see how accurate my trip planning skills are with. I'am about to start with a major carrier and i wanted to get a real world start on things in terms of trip planning. It's been awhile since I've been OTR (skills are a little rusty). How 'bout it guys. Use an example and walk us through it.
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#13
Ok doesn't get much more "real world" than this it's my current trip.
I was dispatched on Fri of last week,load picks up in Detroit anytime on Tues.(preloaded) delivers on Thur. morning in Corwith,MS at 8am central time. How would you run it and what routes would you take and what times would you leave to deliver on time? I will tell you how I am running it after you.
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#14
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Originally Posted by mike3fan
Ok this is your dispatcher
"I have a load for you picking up in Chicago,IL 1/2 from now at 3pm local time on Fri.,it has 3 stops,the first in Phoenix,AZ that delivers on Mon at 2pm local time,2nd stop in Los Angeles,CA and final in Sacramento,CA,what time should I make your other delivery times for?" I have the answers,I'll be waiting.....
#15
Originally Posted by newbieTrucker
I never said i didnt know how to use a map or do basic math functions i was just trying to do a trip plan using a map and using my streets and trips and see how close or accurate the program comes to the atlas when planning a trip.
I know that there are obvious routes that you have to tweak with Streets and Trips due to Motor Carrier restriction with STAA-authorized dimensions which you have to use the atlas for. The only draw back to the atlas is its not detailed. Also with Streets and trips you can calculate how long and when you will get to a certain destination such as a truck stop or other POI so that you will be able to know how long you should be there and when you should be leaving , that way you don't come up short on your trip time once you reach your destination. While all that sounds good it may or may not make a differrence in the real world but its better than having non plan at all! Now i'am not trying to sound like i'am a know it all or anything like that ,but i would say its better to get good at this stuff in more than one way would'nt you agree! Of course you know there a section in the truckers atlas that tells you which roads per states has restrictions on. (Low Bridges etc) When your planning your trips, need to plan where you intend to stop at, but also be flexible. You will get delayed, due to road Construction, wrecks and everyday Traffic jams.. As you are out ther driving you will learn when to travel certain Cities and when to avoid them. Example, I always attempted to hit Atlanta during the Night around 2 to 3 AM, even then you may get caught in a Bumper to Bumper traffic Jam, Happened to me but only in one smalll area due to Night Road Construction..
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#16
Originally Posted by Uturn2001
Here is another one:
Pickup Friday at 8 am in Dallas, Tx Deliver 8 am Monday is Seattle, Wa 2200 miles. BTW The Chicago to Ontario trip is 1980 miles.
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#17
Originally Posted by mike3fan
Originally Posted by ssoutlaw
Originally Posted by mike3fan
Ok this is your dispatcher
"I have a load for you picking up in Chicago,IL 1/2 from now at 3pm local time on Fri.,it has 3 stops,the first in Phoenix,AZ that delivers on Mon at 2pm local time,2nd stop in Los Angeles,CA and final in Sacramento,CA,what time should I make your other delivery times for?" I have the answers,I'll be waiting..... Tues early am then late tues afternoon..... Sorry I forgot to raise my hand...lol
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#18
Originally Posted by Dawn
Originally Posted by mike3fan
Ok this is your dispatcher
"I have a load for you picking up in Chicago,IL 1/2 from now at 3pm local time on Fri.,it has 3 stops,the first in Phoenix,AZ that delivers on Mon at 2pm local time,2nd stop in Los Angeles,CA and final in Sacramento,CA,what time should I make your other delivery times for?" I have the answers,I'll be waiting..... Yea, but I screwed it up...lol
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Originally Posted by mike3fan
Ok this is your dispatcher
"I have a load for you picking up in Chicago,IL 1/2 from now at 3pm local time on Fri.,it has 3 stops,the first in Phoenix,AZ that delivers on Mon at 2pm local time,2nd stop in Los Angeles,CA and final in Sacramento,CA,what time should I make your other delivery times for?" I have the answers,I'll be waiting..... while all these figures are just estimates i know that more then the afore mentioned can happen in a day in the life of a trucker, but hopefully i got a good grade on this one!
#20
Originally Posted by newbieTrucker
Originally Posted by mike3fan
Ok this is your dispatcher
"I have a load for you picking up in Chicago,IL 1/2 from now at 3pm local time on Fri.,it has 3 stops,the first in Phoenix,AZ that delivers on Mon at 2pm local time,2nd stop in Los Angeles,CA and final in Sacramento,CA,what time should I make your other delivery times for?" I have the answers,I'll be waiting..... while all these figures are just estimates i know that more then the afore mentioned can happen in a day in the life of a trucker, but hopefully i got a good grade on this one!
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