If the track structure is sound, then the operating benefits tend to outweigh the costs. This research investigates these and related tradeoffs and also seeks to quantify the benefits that have already been achieved by increasing the gross vehicle weight allowed for transporting bulk commodities. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads. Carrier Bids and Market-Testing. We investigate the use of combinatorial bidding for the procurement of truckload trucking services.
Carriers are able to achieve economies of scope and density and the allocation is more efficient.
Numerical results, conceptual concerns, and implementation issues are addressed. Real-Time Optimization in the Truckload Industry. The truckload industry has been installing satellite-based global positioning systems in its tractors. These systems generate an avalanche of data regarding the position of the truck and related information. This research is focused on how this data can best be utilized for computer-based dispatching, routing drivers home, utilization of regional fleets, intermodal operations, fuel purchase optimization, integrated billing processes and other applications.