How Much Fuel Can Route Optimization Actually Save? An ROI…
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Field service fleets moving from manual dispatch to automated route optimization typically see drive time drop 15–30% and fuel savings of 10–25%. A 200-technician fleet burning 900 gallons daily at $4.50/gallon can save $150K–$250K annually, with overtime savings adding another 30–50% on top. Three common measurement traps are identified: comparing non-equivalent days, counting gross miles instead of relevant miles, and using holdout territory comparisons. A parallel plan analysis (running the optimizer on historical data alongside actual routes) is recommended for credible ROI measurement. The post also categorizes route optimization tools (map APIs, FSM platforms, scheduling APIs) and provides three vendor qualification questions around constraint handling, real-time re-optimization, and pilot measurement methodology.
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# What savings to expect# How to measure routing optimization savings credibly# Where different tools fit in the fuel-cost picture# Three questions to expose if a vendor can deliverSort: