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Route Optimization
Workflows

Ten agent workflows for the Route Planning team — route efficiency analysis, transit time benchmarking, multimodal optimization, corridor performance intelligence, intermodal conversion opportunities, backhaul optimization, network design analytics, congestion pattern analysis, mode shift intelligence, and route cost modeling — enabling data-driven route decisions powered by comprehensive domain intelligence.

1Route Efficiency Analysis

AI agent monitors routing platform and mapping service domains to analyze route efficiency, identify optimization opportunities, and benchmark transit times across key corridors.

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Analyze Route Efficiency
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ROUTE EFFICIENCY INTELLIGENCE — TOP 50 LANES ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ trimble.com — Routing & Mapping /products: PC*MILER optimized routes saving avg 8% on fuel /case-studies: Walmart reduced deadhead miles by 14% Lane Avg Miles Opt Miles Savings Chicago → Dallas 920 894 -2.8% LA → Atlanta 2,180 2,095 -3.9% New York → Miami 1,280 1,245 -2.7% Seattle → Phoenix 1,420 1,380 -2.8% Dallas → Chicago 920 870 -5.4% OPTIMIZATION OPPORTUNITY: Annual miles reducible: 2.4M miles (-3.2%) Fuel savings: $1.8M annually

2Multimodal Optimization

AI agent analyzes intermodal, ocean, air, and ground transportation options to identify optimal mode combinations for cost, speed, and carbon footprint objectives.

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Optimize Modal Selection
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MULTIMODAL OPTIMIZATION ANALYSIS ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ Lane: Shanghai → Chicago (1,000 TEU/month) Option 1: Ocean + Truck (current) Cost: $5,800/TEU | Transit: 28 days | CO2: 2.1 tons Option 2: Ocean + Rail (intermodal) Cost: $4,900/TEU (-16%) | Transit: 32 days | CO2: 1.4 tons Option 3: Air + Truck (expedited) Cost: $12,400/TEU | Transit: 5 days | CO2: 8.6 tons intermodal.org /products: IANA data — intermodal volumes +8% YoY /press: Rail service improving — velocity up 12% RECOMMENDATION: Convert 60% of volume to intermodal Annual savings: $5.4M | CO2 reduction: -33%

3Corridor Performance Intelligence

AI agent monitors DOT, state highway, and logistics corridor domains to track infrastructure conditions, construction delays, and congestion patterns along key freight corridors.

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Track Corridor Performance
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FREIGHT CORRIDOR PERFORMANCE ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ ops.fhwa.dot.gov — Federal Highway Admin /about: I-10 construction — Houston to San Antonio delays /press: I-95 bridge repair — NJ section, 2 lanes closed Corridor Avg Speed Delay Status I-10 (LA-Houston) 42 mph +2.4 hrs Construction I-95 (NY-Miami) 38 mph +3.1 hrs Major delays I-80 (NY-Chicago) 56 mph Normal Clear I-5 (Seattle-LA) 54 mph +0.5 hrs Minor I-40 (LA-Memphis) 58 mph Normal Clear ALERT: Reroute I-95 NJ shipments via I-81 corridor

4Intermodal Conversion Opportunities

AI agent identifies truckload lanes that can be profitably converted to intermodal service — analyzing cost savings, transit time impacts, and service reliability tradeoffs.

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Identify Intermodal Conversions
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INTERMODAL CONVERSION OPPORTUNITIES ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ jbhunt.com — J.B. Hunt Intermodal /products: 360 platform — intermodal quotes in 30 seconds /pricing: LA-Chicago: $2,100 vs $3,400 truck (-38%) Top Conversion Candidates: Lane TL Cost IM Cost Savings Vol/Mo LA → Chicago $3,400 $2,100 -38% 240 Chicago → LA $2,800 $1,800 -36% 180 Dallas → Atlanta $2,200 $1,500 -32% 120 NY → Chicago $2,600 $1,700 -35% 160 Total Annual Savings: $4.2M across 4 lanes Transit impact: +1-2 days (acceptable for non-urgent freight)

5Backhaul Optimization

AI agent identifies backhaul opportunities by matching outbound and return shipment patterns to reduce deadhead miles and improve fleet utilization.

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Optimize Backhaul Routes
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BACKHAUL OPTIMIZATION ANALYSIS ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ Current deadhead rate: 28% (industry avg 22%) truckstop.com /products: Backhaul matching — 2.4M loads posted daily /api: Real-time load matching API available Top Backhaul Opportunities: Outbound Return Lane Rate Deadhead Saved Dallas → Atlanta Atlanta → Houston $1,800 780 mi Chicago → LA LA → Phoenix $1,200 370 mi NY → Charlotte Charlotte → NY $1,600 630 mi Projected improvement: Reduce deadhead to 21% (-7 pts) Annual savings: $2.8M in reduced empty miles

6Network Design Analytics

AI agent analyzes distribution network layouts, facility locations, and shipment patterns to optimize network design for cost, speed, and service coverage.

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Analyze Network Design
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NETWORK DESIGN OPTIMIZATION ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ llamasoft.com — Supply Chain Design /products: Network optimization modeling — 12-week implementation /case-studies: Client reduced transport costs 18% with hub redesign Current Network: 8 DCs | Avg delivery: 2.4 days | Cost index: 100 Optimized: 10 DCs | Avg delivery: 1.8 days | Cost index: 91 Recommended new facility locations: Nashville, TN — covers Southeast gap, -0.4 day avg delivery Salt Lake City, UT — covers Mountain West, -0.6 day avg Annual savings: $6.2M transport + $3.1M inventory reduction Investment: $12M | Payback: 1.3 years

7Congestion Pattern Analysis

AI agent monitors traffic data sources and port congestion indices to identify recurring congestion patterns and recommend time-of-day and day-of-week routing adjustments.

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Analyze Congestion Patterns
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CONGESTION PATTERN ANALYSIS ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ inrix.com — Traffic Analytics /products: Freight-specific congestion index by corridor /api: Real-time congestion API — 15-minute intervals Top Congestion Hotspots: Location Peak Hours Delay Avoidance Strategy I-405 Los Angeles 7-10am/4-7pm +45min Schedule before 6am I-95 NYC metro 6-9am/4-7pm +60min Night delivery window I-294 Chicago 7-9am/4-6pm +30min Use I-80 bypass I-10 Houston 7-9am/5-7pm +25min Schedule midday Time-shifted routing saves avg 2.1 hours per trip Annual productivity gain: 14,000 driver-hours

8Mode Shift Intelligence

AI agent evaluates mode shift opportunities — analyzing when to switch between truck, rail, air, and ocean based on cost, speed, capacity, and sustainability objectives.

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Evaluate Mode Shift Options
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MODE SHIFT ANALYSIS ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ bnsf.com /products: Truck-to-rail conversion program /sustainability: 75% fewer emissions vs truck /pricing: New competitive rates on I-10 corridor Current Modal Split: Truck: 68% | Intermodal: 18% | LTL: 10% | Air: 4% Recommended Modal Split: Truck: 55% | Intermodal: 28% | LTL: 12% | Air: 3% | Rail: 2% Shift Impact: Cost reduction: $8.4M annually CO2 reduction: -24% emissions Transit impact: +0.5 days average (acceptable)

9Route Cost Modeling

AI agent builds comprehensive route cost models incorporating fuel, tolls, driver wages, equipment costs, and time-in-transit to provide accurate per-lane cost intelligence.

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Model Route Costs
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ROUTE COST MODELING — TOP 20 LANES ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ bestpass.com /products: Toll management — avg 14% toll savings /api: Real-time toll cost per route Lane: Chicago → Dallas (920 miles) Fuel: $418 (4.8 mpg @ $4.12/gal) Tolls: $87 (Illinois Tollway) Driver: $552 ($0.60/mile) Equip: $184 ($0.20/mile) Total: $1,241 ($1.35/mile) Lane: LA → Atlanta (2,180 miles) Fuel: $991 Tolls: $42 Driver: $1,308 Equip: $436 Total: $2,777 ($1.27/mile) Toll-optimized routes saving $340K annually

10Route Optimization Dashboard

AI agent synthesizes all route analytics into an executive dashboard — providing route planning leadership with optimization opportunities, cost savings, and network performance metrics.

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Generate Route Dashboard
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ROUTE OPTIMIZATION DASHBOARD — FEBRUARY 2026 ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ EFFICIENCY: Deadhead rate: 28% (target 22%) Route optimization: 3.2% miles reducible Intermodal conversion: $4.2M savings identified NETWORK: Top 50 lanes analyzed | 4 intermodal candidates 2 new DC locations recommended (Nashville, SLC)
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Generate Route Report

Route Optimization Report — February 2026

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ──────────────────────────────────────── Lanes analyzed: 50 corridors Routing platforms: 24 domains Congestion hotspots: 12 identified Mode shift opportunities: 4 major lanes KEY INSIGHTS Route optimization can save $1.8M annually through mileage reduction. Intermodal conversion on 4 lanes saves $4.2M. Mode shift from 68% truck to 55% truck delivers $8.4M savings and 24% emissions reduction. Network redesign with Nashville and SLC DCs pays back in 1.3 years.
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