Shipping is expensive. If your trucks take longer routes, you pay more for fuel, labor, and maintenance. Late deliveries can also upset customers and hurt your business. Many companies don’t realize how much they lose due to bad routing.
A Zero Cost No Obligation Transportation Analysis helps find these problems. It can cut extra miles, lower fuel use, and make deliveries faster. Fixing routing mistakes saves money and improves service.
How Bad Routes Waste Money
Many businesses think their routes are fine. But small mistakes add up. Extra miles, longer drive times, and wasted fuel hurt your bottom line. Here’s how bad routing is costing you more than you realize.
1. More Miles = More Fuel
Every extra mile burns more fuel. Even small routing errors increase costs over time.
Example:
A fleet of 100 trucks, each driving 10 unnecessary miles per day, adds up to 365,000 extra miles per year.
● With 6 miles per gallon, that’s 60,833 extra gallons of fuel.
● At $4 per gallon, that’s $1.4 million wasted each year.
That’s just fuel costs. More miles also lead to extra wear on trucks and higher repair bills.
2. Higher Labor Costs
Drivers get paid for their time on the road. If they take longer routes, they work longer hours. That means you pay more in wages.
● A driver on a bad route may work 1-2 extra hours per day.
● At $25 per hour, that’s an extra $50 per truck per day.
● A fleet of 50 trucks could lose $900,000 per year in wasted labor.
Longer shifts also lead to tired drivers and lower productivity.
3. Late Deliveries = Lost Customers
Customers expect shipments on time. Bad routing leads to delays, which can hurt your reputation.
● 69% of buyers say they won’t buy again from a company that delivers late.
● Businesses that fix routing errors reduce late deliveries by 30%.
Late shipments cost you customers. Happy customers mean more repeat business.
4. More Repairs and Maintenance
Extra miles wear out trucks faster. Tires, brakes, and engines break down sooner. Bad routing leads to more maintenance, which costs money and takes trucks off the road.
A truck driving 50 extra miles per day will need:
● More oil changes
● More tire replacements
● More brake servicing
Maintenance costs can rise 15-20% just from bad routing. That’s money you don’t need to spend.
How a Spend Analysis Can Fix These Issues
Many companies don’t track how much they lose due to bad routing. A Transportation Spend Analysis helps find and fix these problems. Here’s what it can do.
1. Clear Cost Breakdown
A spend analysis shows exactly where your money is going. It helps you see fuel waste, labor costs, and extra miles. This helps you make smarter decisions.
2. Better Route Planning
A proper analysis finds routing mistakes and suggests better routes. Many companies save 10-15% on mileage just by planning smarter.
3. Better Deals with Carriers
Carriers charge based on mileage and fuel use. A spend analysis helps you negotiate better rates and cut hidden fees.
4. Smarter Freight Choices
Some shipments cost less with intermodal transport or by consolidating loads. A spend analysis finds the cheapest way to move your goods.
5. Real Data for Better Decisions
Instead of guessing, you can use real numbers to improve your supply chain. Spend analysis tools help track expenses, compare costs, and find savings.
Why a Free Spend Review is Worth It
A Free Executive Summary of Total Transportation Spending gives you a clear look at your shipping costs. It’s an easy way to find savings and improve your logistics plan.
1. Track Every Dollar
Most companies lose money without realizing it. A spend review shows exactly where waste happens and how to fix it.
2. Get Better Carrier Deals
With a detailed cost breakdown, you can negotiate lower rates and remove hidden fees. This saves thousands every year.
3. Work More Efficiently
A spend analysis helps you cut empty miles, improve dispatching, and streamline deliveries. Small changes can bring big savings.
JEC Consulting Services Can Help
At JEC Consulting Services, we specialize in cutting transportation costs and improving efficiency. We help businesses like yours find hidden savings, fix bad routing, and negotiate better carrier rates.
What You Get:
● A Zero Cost No Obligation Transportation Analysis to find savings.
● Expert contract reviews to remove hidden fees.
● Route and fleet improvements to cut costs and increase profits.
● A clear, custom plan for long-term savings.
Stop losing money on bad routes. Contact JEC Consulting Services today for a Free Transportation Spend Review and start saving now.
