Road-Network Efficiency through Truck Platooning and Capacitated Vehicle Routing Problem

Abstract

Road-network efficiency through Truck Platooning and Capacitated Vehicle Routing Problems involves optimizing the transportation of goods by integrating advanced technologies and mathematical models. Truck platooning, where trucks travel closely together in a convoy, reduces aerodynamic drag and fuel consumption, enhancing efficiency. The Capacitated Vehicle Routing Problem (CVRP) addresses the challenge of determining optimal routes and schedules for vehicles with limited capacities to deliver goods to various locations. By combining these approaches, road network efficiency can be significantly improved, leading to reduced traffic congestion, lower emissions, and more streamlined logistics operations. This integration benefits logistics companies by reducing costs and improving delivery times and contributes to overall sustainability goals by minimizing the environmental impact of transportation activities.