👤 User roles with access: Dispatchers, Load Planners, and Admins
Summary
The Split Trip feature in Alvys enables you to divide a single load’s journey into multiple distinct trips. This is especially useful when a load requires a change of assets—such as a different driver, truck, or trailer—at an intermediary point, or when a complex route needs to be broken into manageable, traceable segments. Each resulting trip has its own origin and destination, allowing for independent dispatching and tracking of every segment. This streamlines management and provides greater operational control, even for the most intricate routes.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Open Optimize Modal
To begin, open the specific load for which you want to split a trip. This page is referred to as the Load Details page. Here you can see the current breakdown of stops, such as one pickup and one delivery.
In the "Trips / Stops" section of the Load Details Page you can see the current breakdown of stops, such as one pickup and one delivery. Above or below all the stops, locate and click the "Optimize" button. The 'Optimize' button also allows you to rearrange the sequence of deliveries within a trip, providing flexibility in managing delivery schedules.
Enter Address
Within this modal, click the "Split" option.
Next, enter the location where the trip will be split so that an asset change .
Enter the Split Point Address:
You need to enter the exact address where the trip will be split. This is the intermediary stop where the asset change (driver, truck, or trailer) would occur.
Type the address into the designated field. You can also view the coordinates and the location on the map, similar to how you enter addresses elsewhere in the app.
Save the Split Point Location:
Click the "Save" button after entering the address.
Indicate Split Date and Time:
You will be prompted to enter the specific date and time when the split will occur at the new location.
Enter the date and time.
Add the Location (Finalize Split Point):
Click "Add Location".
The system will now break down your original trip into two trips. The first trip ends at the split point you just added, and the second trip begins there, continuing to the original destination.
Note: The location you added acts as both the end point of the first new trip and the start point of the second new trip.
Save the Load Changes:
After the trips are split, you will see the updated trip breakdown. Scroll down the page and click "Save".
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View Updated Trips:
After saving, if you scroll back up to the top of the Load Details Page, you will see the breakdown showing your original journey is now represented as two separate trips (e.g., "Michigan to Georgia" and "Georgia to Illinois".
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Adding Multiple Splits:
Alvys allows you to repeat this process to split a single load's journey up to 20 times. This provides extensive flexibility for modeling complex routes with many segments.
Re-Arrange Stops (Optional):
If you need to change the sequence of pickups and deliveries within a trip (especially after splitting):
From the "Optimize Trips" modal (accessed via the "Optimize" button), click the "Re-Arrange" button.
You can then drag and drop stops to your preferred order.
Click "Save" to confirm the new sequence.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: When would I typically use the "Split Trip" feature? A: You would use this feature when a load's route requires a change in assets at an intermediary point. It's also useful for breaking down a single, long trip into multiple smaller, manageable segments for more precise tracking or dispatching.
Q: Can I split at trip if it is in transit?
A: Yes!
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