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Logistics planning tool
Compare Truck Routes
Compare Truck Routes brings a calculated route with 2–4 route points and validated alternative geometries for each route leg into the same LogicCalc workspace as route, timing and transport economics. Review a compact shortlist of end-to-end routes labelled Recommended, Cheapest and Fastest with distance, driving-time and internal-cost differences before quoting or dispatching.
Built for road freight
Route-aware workflow
No separate spreadsheet
14 language versions
How it works
How it works
Start with the route you would actually dispatch. LogicCalc then builds distinct alternatives, validates each corridor, and compares the complete trip rather than judging one leg in isolation.
Build and validate alternatives
LogicCalc requests alternative geometry for each route leg, rejects duplicate or invalid candidates, and checks the country-distance breakdown before an option can enter the shortlist.
Compare the complete trip
Valid legs are combined into end-to-end options and evaluated by distance, driving time and internal cost. Preview the corridor on the map, then select the route that best fits the dispatch priority.
Typical use cases
What you can use Compare Truck Routes for
Use route comparison when the corridor itself can change cost, timing or operational confidence. These three cases are where a side-by-side view is most useful.
Comparing route alternatives
Use this when you need to see whether an alternative motorway or country corridor changes the whole trip, not just one leg. LogicCalc validates each alternative geometry before it can enter the shortlist.
Choosing between time and cost
Use the Cheapest and Fastest comparison when the shortest route is not automatically the best commercial choice. Compare distance, driving time and internal cost side by side before selecting an option.
Previewing a route before switching
Preview an alternative on the map before switching so you can confirm the actual corridor and stop order. Once selected, that geometry becomes the active route used by the rest of the calculation.
Practical example
Illustrative Vienna → Milan route comparison
Hypothetical planning example: Recommended — 590 km, 7 h 35 min, €860 internal cost; Cheapest — 620 km, 7 h 55 min, €835; Fastest — 605 km, 7 h 10 min, €885. The figures are illustrative, but the decision is real: the shortest, cheapest and fastest options do not have to be the same route. Check the corridor on the map before switching.
Frequently asked questions
Compare Truck Routes FAQ
What exactly is compared?
LogicCalc compares validated end-to-end route geometries for the same stop order. The shortlist is evaluated with the current route settings using distance, estimated driving time and internal cost, so the alternatives are comparable on the same basis.
Why can the cheapest route be longer?
A few extra kilometres can still reduce internal cost if the corridor has a different toll profile, road mix or operating-time trade-off. That is why distance alone is not used as the commercial decision.
What happens after I select an alternative?
The selected geometry becomes the active route used by the rest of the LogicCalc calculation. Preview it first so the corridor and stop sequence are what you expect before you switch.
Why might no alternatives appear?
Alternatives are not generated while Avoid Countries is active, and the routing service may also return no distinct candidate that passes LogicCalc’s geometry and country-distance validation.
What to verify before dispatch
Route comparison is a planning aid, not live truck navigation. Before sending the route to a driver, verify the operational details that can change after the calculation.
- Live traffic, incidents, roadworks and temporary closures can change the fastest practical corridor.
- Tolls, truck restrictions, driving bans and vehicle-specific rules should be checked for the actual vehicle and travel date.
- Internal cost is a planning model based on the current LogicCalc settings; it is not a carrier quote or a guarantee of the final transport cost.
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LogicCalc is a planning tool. Always verify operational, legal and contractual requirements for the actual transport.