Logistics·October 2024

FleetMax Logistics cut fuel costs by 18% with AI-powered route optimization

A 200-truck 3PL replaced manual dispatching with a custom fleet management system, optimizing routes in real-time.

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FleetMax Logistics — FleetMax Logistics cut fuel costs by 18% with AI-powered route optimization

Illustrative case study. Company names and identifying details changed to protect client confidentiality.

/ The challenge

Where they started

FleetMax was dispatching 200 trucks manually using Google Maps and phone calls. Empty miles were at 31%, fuel costs were rising, and customers had no visibility into shipments.

/ The solution

What we built

We built a custom fleet management system with AI route optimization, real-time GPS tracking, customer-facing tracking pages, and a driver mobile app with ELD compliance.

/ Results

Target outcomes

-18%
Fuel costs
-33%
Empty miles
96.5%
On-time delivery
4.7/5
Customer satisfaction
The route optimization alone saved us more than the platform costs. But the customer tracking is what won us new contracts.
Tom Bradley
Operations Director, FleetMax

Representative testimonial — name and role changed to protect client identity.

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