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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