{"id":12595,"date":"2023-10-06T08:02:58","date_gmt":"2023-10-06T14:02:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.englandlogistics.com\/?p=12595"},"modified":"2023-10-06T11:08:43","modified_gmt":"2023-10-06T17:08:43","slug":"ai-trucking-3-practical-ways-ai-can-help-your-trucking-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.englandlogistics.com\/ai-trucking-3-practical-ways-ai-can-help-your-trucking-business\/","title":{"rendered":"AI Trucking: 3 Practical Ways AI Can Help Your Trucking Business"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Though the robot takeover hasn\u2019t happened yet, small business owners are finding their own worlds dominated by AI. AI trucking is no exception.<\/p>\n
With all the chatter about autonomous trucking<\/a> and AI-assisted driver monitoring, it can be difficult for everyday trucking companies to know how they can use AI trucking in practical<\/em> ways.<\/p>\n Here are a few easy ways small trucking companies are utilizing AI for their businesses:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n You\u2019ve probably heard of ChatGPT<\/a>: the natural language processing (NLP) tool that is free to use and available to everyone. Did you know this tool has tremendous potential for helping you optimize your routes?<\/p>\n Route planning with ChatGPT is easy. All you need to do is tell Chat where you are starting, where you\u2019d like to be, and any special conditions for the route. Here is an example prompt and reply from ChatGPT:<\/p>\n Prompt:<\/strong> Help me plan the most efficient route from Carlsbad, California, to Salt Lake City, Utah for my trucking business. My load is fragile, so please try and avoid any dense areas with extreme urban traffic. Include step-by-step directions.<\/p>\n Response: <\/strong>I can provide a general route that focuses on avoiding dense urban areas with heavy traffic from Carlsbad, California, to Salt Lake City, Utah. <\/em><\/p>\n Route Overview:<\/em><\/p>\n Carlsbad, CA -> I-15 N -> I-40 E -> US-191 N -> I-70 E -> I-15 N -> Salt Lake City, UT<\/em><\/p>\n Step-by-Step Directions:<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n This route avoids major urban areas to reduce the risk of encountering heavy traffic. <\/em><\/p>\n As you can see, ChatGPT can provide wonderful route customization for unique conditions.<\/p>\n In addition to route optimization, load boards with algorithm-backed technology can also help you get on the road quicker. Atlas Now<\/a> is a great option for truckers for instant load matching\u2014no download or login required!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n ChatGPT can also save trucking companies hours upon hours of time by automating the creation of essential documents, like contracts, agreements, or even a Bill of Lading.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s another example of how to create a Bill of Lading template using ChatGPT.<\/p>\n Prompt: <\/strong>I am trying to create a Bill of Lading. The shipping company is Example Co. The receiver is Demonstration Co. The carrier is Trucking Co.<\/p>\n Will you begin crafting me a template to use for a Bill of Lading?<\/p>\n Response: <\/strong>Certainly! Below is a basic template for a Bill of Lading:<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Bill of Lading<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Shipper (Sender): Example Co<\/em><\/p>\n Consignee (Receiver): Demonstration Co<\/em><\/p>\n Carrier: Trucking Co<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Shipment Details<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Date of Shipment:<\/em><\/p>\n Shipment Tracking\/Reference Number:<\/em><\/p>\n Pickup Details:<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Pickup Date and Time<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Pickup Location:<\/em><\/p>\n Contact Person at Pickup Location:<\/em><\/p>\n Contact Phone Number:<\/em><\/p>\n Delivery Details:<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Delivery Date and Time<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Delivery Location:<\/em><\/p>\n Contact Person at Delivery Location:<\/em><\/p>\n Contact Phone Number:<\/em><\/p>\n Description of Goods:<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Item 1<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Description:<\/em><\/p>\n Quantity:<\/em><\/p>\n Weight:<\/em><\/p>\n Dimensions:<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Item 2<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Description:<\/em><\/p>\n Quantity:<\/em><\/p>\n Weight:<\/em><\/p>\n Dimensions:<\/em><\/p>\n Special Instructions:<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Terms and Conditions<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n [Include any specific terms and conditions applicable to this shipment]<\/em><\/p>\n Authorized Signatures:<\/em><\/p>\n Shipper: ______________________<\/em><\/p>\n Consignee: ______________________<\/em><\/p>\n Carrier: ______________________<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n ChatGPT is also a tremendous help with organizing your bookkeeping. Chat can help you both organize and glean insights from your bookkeeping information.<\/p>\n Here is an example:<\/p>\n Prompt: <\/strong>Please organize the following information into a table:<\/p>\n Fuel Costs<\/p>\n 9\/21- 650 9\/28- 655 10\/5- 671 10\/12- 682 10\/19- 701<\/p>\n Once you have organized the data, please provide insights concerning the dataset.<\/p>\n Response: <\/strong>Sure, here’s the data organized into a table:<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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