The impact of weather on delivery routes

Ever notice how a sudden storm can throw a wrench in route optimization? Last winter, I had a load delay due to unexpected snow, which cost us about two hours on the schedule. It got me thinking — what’s everyone’s strategy for handling these unpredictable weather shifts while still meeting tight delivery windows?

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