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Re: New FCC Dispatch Offer Method
I find this idea very intriguing and while not with FX would like to comment. If I'm sticking my nose where it doesn't belong let me know. It seems to me the most efficient method would be to present the load information to trucks in blocks of 3. The aforementioned truck 8th out and trying to get good rest wouldn't be disturbed until they reach one of the top 3 spots or until enough decline for it to work it's way down to them. Granted, once they move up twice to number 6 they could begin to be disturbed if the first block of 3 all decline but it should be significantly less interruptions than if it goes to all available trucks at once. Addressing that concern, will there be a mechanism in place so a truck can be flagged to not receive offers until they are in the top 3 or whatever the block size is for the first refusal group? That would seem the best way to assure good rest while missing the fewest potential offers.
I see a major advantage to both FX and the operators if the 4th or 5th truck accept since that would be in the amount of time normally taken by 2 trucks. That should make it much easier on the operator to be on time and also help FX keep a better on time record with the customer. In this system do the trucks stay at their current position or only move up if a truck ahead accepts? In other words, no go to the end of the line for refusing policy?
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