We have a potential to move about 8000 loads on vans, if conditions permit, in the spring. Currently only about 3000 of the 8000 loads are moved on vans. The remaining loads are moved on refrigerated equipment do to quality concerns. We could potentially move up to an additional 5000 loads with good temperature forecasting.
We have an 87% On Day Pick up in the spring, for the applicable 8000 loads. Over 1000 loads, over the 3 month period, have to roll over at least one day due to lack of availability of refrigerated equipment. With better temperature forecasting, we could assign many of these loads to vented vans, expanding our asset supply.
Average rate per mile saving on vented vans over refrigerated equipment is +- $0.43 / per mile on an average 1300 miles per load or a potential savings of $559.00 per load.
You can approach this two ways.
Look for software that can forecast temperature and can be applied to transportation. See if there are any software companies out in the market that provide this service. Get some information form them to see if what they have could be applied to our opportunity.