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The TransMod module is incorporated within the DirectRoute software and works similarly to DirectRoute but provides a more efficient routing solution. If you’ve previously generated routing solutions with DirectRoute, the use of this module will not be difficult.

The TransMod module is incorporated within DirectRoute. To use, click TransportationModeler from the Module dropdown menu:

Module Menu

All the basic DirectRoute menu and toolbar options remain available for use while working in TransMod, in addition to a few unique items. If a menu or toolbar icon is gray and faded rather than colored and clear, it means the item is not accessible at that time. You may need to have specific files open, be in the routing mode, or it may be accessible only when using another module.

Transportation Modeler File Menu

Selecting the menu item File > New, or File > Open displays the types of files used in TransMod:

Mode Selection: Click New to create a new Shipment Solution, or Open to view an existing Solution File.
Shipment: Click New to create a new Shipment File, or Open to view an existing Shipment File.
Truck: Click New to create a new Truck File, or Open to view an existing Truck File.
Distance: Click New to create a new manual Distance File, or Open to view an existing Distance File.
Pool Point: Click New to create a new Pool Point file, or Open to view an existing Pool Point file.
Rate File: Click New to create a new Rate File, or Open to view an existing Rate File.

Rate Orders Tool

The Rate Orders Tool is located at the end of the toolbar and is only available when a Shipment File is currently open. The Rate Orders Tool will apply transportation rates (from a saved Rate File) to each shipment listed in an open Shipment File.

Rate Orders Tool Icon

When to Use TransportationModeler

Use the TransportationModeler vs. DirectRoute table to determine whether TransMod or DirectRoute would be the proper tool to use.

TransportationModeler vs. DirectRoute

DIRECTROUTE	TRANSPORTATIONMODELER
Multi-Stop Routing	Multi-Shipment Routing
OD Pairs is ≤ 10% of the problem set	OD Pairs is ≥ 10% of the problem set
	DC CENTRIC	REMOTE SHIPMENT CENTRIC
	Shipments originate from DC	Shipments originate from any location
	LTL consolidation, or multi-stop consolidation	Determine mode type (LTL, TL) for shipments
	One-way inbound or outbound routing	Evaluate costs of outside carriers/fleets
	Dynamic and/or zone-based routing	Mixed delivery/pickup (backhauls, single-day, multi-day)
	ALGORITHM FIELDS USED	ALGORITHM FIELDS USED
	Uses the same routing parameters as DirectRoute, in addition to the ability to handle separate Origin and Destination stops (OD)	Does not use the DirectRoute algorithm; uses specific fields within the user Routing Preferences to calculate the Shipment Solution
	Turn Time	Depot Terminate Radius
	Lambda	Prevent Loading Pickup After Delivery On TL Routes
	Depot Service Radius	Depot Service Radius
	Cone Angle	Cone Angle
	Depot Radius	Depot Radius
	Max Out of Route Miles	Mode Select PF Max out of Route Miles
	Max Out of Route Miles Percent	Mode Select PF Max out of Route Percent
	Redispatch Iterations	Mode Select PF Max Allowed Empty Miles
	Max Wait Time	Mode Select PF Max Allowed Empty Miles Percent
	Max Distance Between Stops	Max Distance Between Stops
	Max Work Time in DOT Cycle	Max Work Time In DOT Cycle
	Box Expand
	Max Closest Stops
	Max Stops per Route

TransportationModeler Tools Print

Rate Orders Tool

When to Use TransportationModeler

TransportationModeler vs. DirectRoute