CVO09: Freight-Specific Dynamic Travel Planning
Need Area Description
This service package provides both pretrip and enroute travel planning, routing, and commercial vehicle related traveler information, which includes information such as truck parking locations and current status. The information will be based on data collected from the commercial fleet as well as general traffic data collection capabilities. The information, both real time and static can be provided directly to fleet managers, to mobile devices used by commercial vehicle operators, or directly to in vehicle systems as commercial vehicles approach roadway exits with key facilities such as parking. The service package can also provide oversize/ overweight permit information to commercial managers.
Need Area Type
Informational
Service Package
CVO09: Freight-Specific Dynamic Travel PlanningIncludes Needs
| Number | Need |
|---|---|
| 01 | Commercial Vehicle Fleet and Freight Management, including logistics suppliers need access to traveler information that covers the supply chain (from marine/rail terminal, to warehouse, to customers), so their dispatchers and managers can adequately plan and manage their assets. |
| 02 | Traveler Information needs to provide fleet and freight management with incident and road condition information to drivers and dispatchers so they can make route planning and navigation decisions internally in keeping with prevailing business practices in the industry. |
| 03 | Traveler Information needs to provide freight–specific routing, travel timing, and scheduling for logistics intermediaries so they have a complete data packet for informed decision making. |
| 04 | Traveler Information needs to provide real–time information about required permits, locations and availability of truck rest areas or parking to drivers and dispatchers to improve routing, vehicle and driver safety, and compliance with hours of service rules. |