Since labor and fuel are significant operating expenses for most sweeping service companies, it makes sense to take a closer look at how we route our drivers.  Before we get started, ask yourself some of these key questions:

• Do you rely on one person to plan your routes and what happens if they are on vacation/sick?
• What logic/process goes into determining each truck’s stops on a given night?
• Are your drivers using the most efficient route?
• How much additional planning time is required when a Property Manager calls to add 3-5 extra stops for the night?
• How long does it take to re-work your routes if you are awarded 2 or more 7 night/week sweeps and they start tomorrow night? …