What Does It Do?
Alvys' new integration with PC Miler enables the creation of Mileage Profiles seamlessly, at no additional cost. This integration is designed to enhance transportation management by ensuring accurate tracking of mileage. Here’s what the integration offers:
Precise Cost Analysis: Accurate mileage tracking helps in determining exact transportation costs, enabling better financial planning and budgeting.
Regulatory Compliance: It ensures that your mileage reporting aligns with regulatory requirements, reducing the risk of non-compliance penalties.
Optimized Route Planning: With precise mileage data, you can plan routes that are more fuel-efficient, saving both time and money.
Strategic Decision-Making: Reliable mileage information supports data-driven decisions, helping you optimize your transportation operations and strategies.
Key Features of the PC Miler Integration
Mileage Profiles Creation: Easily create and manage mileage profiles directly within the Alvys platform.
User-Friendly Interface: The integration is designed to be intuitive, making it easy to incorporate into your existing workflow.
Alvys does not currently support Co-Pilot integration. The focus of this update is on providing robust mileage tracking through PC Miler.
How to Set Up the Integration
Step 1: Get API Credentials
If you are not already a customer of PC Miler, you will need to reach out to Alvys to request API credentials on your behalf.
If you are already a customer of PC Miler, you can set up the integration using your existing credentials.
Step 2: Access the Integration in Alvys
Log In to Alvys: Use your credentials to log in to the Alvys platform.
Navigate to Integrations: Go to the integrations section in your dashboard within the Management tab.
Step 3: Enter API Credentials
Input Credentials & Enable Settings : Enter your API credentials into the designated fields within the Alvys platform and enable the settings.
Step 4: Set Up Mileage Profiles
Alvys now **allows tenants to create Mileage Profiles based on PC Miler integration, which define parameters for mileage calculations to be configured to suit the tenant's needs.
Create Mileage Profiles
To create a Mileage Profile, the user should select the appropriate option in the Management profile/Settings/Mileage Profiles, enter a name for the Mileage Profile that will be easy for the user to select from the list of existing Mileage Profiles, configure all the necessary parameters and save it.
List of configurable parameters for creating a PC Miler Mileage Profile:
Routing Type (one of Practical, Shortest, Fastest)
Toll Roads (one of Always Avoid, Avoid if Possible, Allow)
Borders Open (Yes/No)
Use Traffic (Yes/No) - for Dispatch Mileage only
HazMat Types (multiple selection None, General, Caustic, Explosives, Flammable, Inhalants, Radioactive, HarmfulToWater, Tunnel)
Updating Default Mileage Calculation Settings
After setting up the PC Miler integration, you must change the default mileage calculation setting from HereMaps to PC Miler to take full advantage of the new features. Follow the steps below to update your settings and configure your mileage profiles:
Steps to Change Default Settings
Navigate to the Management Tab: Log in to your Alvys account and go to the Management tab and select the correct subsidiary.
Access Settings: Under the Management tab, find and click on Settings.
Locate Mileage Profiles: In the Settings section, find the Mileage Profiles settings.
Select PC Miler: Change the default mileage calculation setting from HereMaps to PC Miler.
Save Changes: Ensure you save the changes to apply the new default setting.
PC Miler Version Selector
Starting August 1st, Alvys introduces the PC Miler Version Selector feature, allowing users to select a specific version of PC Miler when creating Mileage Profiles.
Why Is This Feature Important?
Many customers require carriers to charge a mileage rate based on a specific version of PC Miler. By enabling users to select a particular version in the Mileage Profile, this feature ensures that the correct mileage is calculated and billed according to client requirements—eliminating the need for manual adjustments or reviews.
How to Use the PC Miler Version Selector
When setting up a Mileage Profile, users can select the appropriate version of PC Miler from a dropdown menu. To streamline the process, it is recommended to include the PC Miler version number in the Mileage Profile name for easy reference.
You can find the PC Miler settings by going to Management > Settings