Jigcar's route optimisation engine takes the guesswork out of planning. Instead of manually plotting routes, you can run the optimiser and review its suggestions.
What the optimiser considers
When generating route suggestions, the AI looks at:
Distance and drive time - finding the shortest, fastest routes
Vehicle dimensions - actual width, height, and weight data (looked up by VIN/VRM) to ensure vehicles fit on transporters
Transporter capacity - how many vehicles can physically fit on each truck
HGV road restrictions - using truck-specific routing that avoids low bridges, weight limits, and restricted roads
Multi-day planning - routes that span multiple days, with breaks and overnight stops
Existing plans - the optimiser works around routes you've already confirmed, so nothing gets disrupted
How to use it
Step 1: In the TMS, select the routes you want to plan for.
Step 2: Click Optimise.
Step 3: Review the suggested routes - each one shows estimated time, distance, and cost.
Step 4: Accept, adjust, or reject each suggestion.
Tips for best results
Include more jobs in each optimisation run to give the engine more options
Run the optimiser at the start of your planning session, then fine-tune manually
Use it as a starting point, not a final answer - the optimiser doesn't know about soft factors like driver preferences or customer relationships