by Rebecca Walker — January 5, 2009—Rand McNally has introduced significant additions to its IntelliRoute and MileMaker commercial trucking solutions to help carriers and shippers save time and money. These enhancements will provide more flexibility and customization in freight rating and truck routing, more specific routing in Mexico, and the most up-to-date US ZIP and Canadian postal codes, weigh stations and toll costs, says the company.
Carriers and shippers can now use Rand McNally’s IntelliRoute and MileMaker software to customize their routing options for trailers that are 48 feet or less in length across all of Rand McNally’s standard routing methodologies: HHG, Practical, Dock2Dock and Lowest Cost. As a result, customers can negotiate freight rates based on accurate, truck-drivable routes tailored to individual truck configuration or type of goods carried.
The December 1, 2008 toll rate increases in New Jersey are just one example of more than 918,000 updates Rand McNally is releasing in December to keep all customers current on data that will affect their routes. These changes include updated and new toll roads and costs; new US ZIP and Canadian postal codes; new ferries and costs; as well as information about weigh stations, rest areas, service plazas and welcome centers.
Rand McNally collaborates with government agencies such as the United States Postal Service and state and provincial departments of transportation, as well as toll facility operators, to provide its customers with current data each quarter.
Rand McNally’s software enhancements are available free of charge to current customers. Companies interested in more information or a free trial should visit online.
