At some point, drivers had to move away from navigation and attempt to reach their destination using those directions as safely as possible. Drivers then found ways to keep these critical details easily visible.
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Roehl found that many of its customers would offer directions that differed from the route navigation systems generated.įurthermore, customer-provided directions had historically been entered into Roehl’s internally developed TMS system but only provided to the driver in a text-based format. It is common for a driver to attempt to deliver a load and navigate local streets, only to find that a local ordinance restricts certain types of truck through-travel or street corners with obstacles that prevent safe turns.
Roehl works with some of the most prestigious brand names in America and is known for the high quality and reliability of its service.Īcross the trucking industry, last-mile routing - or the final leg of a journey from a transportation hub to the destination - remains a major hurdle because of the gap between navigation systems which focus on major roadways and the multiple options to enter final destination locations. with over 2,000 tractors and 5,500 trailers, earning $500 million in annual revenue in 2019. Today, it’s one of the 100 largest trucking companies in the U.S. Roehl Transport started in 1962 with a single truck. Roehl partnered with Trimble MAPS to help drivers overcome the last mile challenges they faced, enabling the fleet to deliver more safely, efficiently and timely. Current industry mapping and navigation software works well in most city-to-city scenarios - except when it comes down to the last mile. Providing drivers with the safest and most accurate navigation instructions for commercial trucks to enter and exit a location creates the best possible outcome.