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April 26, 2007
The Right Way to Go?
Speaking of vans, I heard something recently at a meeting that I find very interesting: that UPS is changing their routing algorithms so that driver's routes will exclusively use right-hand turns.
Does anyone have a confirmed source for that?
Posted by Chris Smith at 9:24 AM
Comments
April 26, 2007 10:07 AM
no one in particular Says:
Just type "ups right turns" (sans quotes) into google news.
April 26, 2007 12:24 PM
Dan Kaempff Says:
UPS has been a great partner in Metro's Drive Less. Save More. campaign, helping us show people how to use their cars more efficiently. These guys are the absolute best at finding ways to cut down on driving because every single moment an engine is running, it's costing them money.
http://www.drivelesssavemore.com/driving/trip_chaining/
KOIN did a story last summer on UPS' use of this simple concept and how people can apply it to their own driving. We don't have it on our website, but I'll send it to Chris and maybe he has a way of hosting it.
April 26, 2007 12:38 PM
joe Says:
Is there a google maps type site that will compute directions with maximum right turns?
April 27, 2007 9:21 AM
Adron Says:
joe, that would be awesome. If I find a right turn map I'll post an article/comment on it.
As for UPS I'm not sure, but I've heard similar things. I'm going to inquire with my Fedex contacts to see what they do too - cuz now you went and got me all curious.
