Webinar: From Route Planning to Driver Pay with Descartes and BFC Software 

Bringing Planning & Execution Together

Distributors and private fleets often rely on disconnected systems for routing, driver scheduling, load planning, and driver pay.

When these systems do not work together, operations become harder to manage. Teams face manual workarounds, inconsistent decisions, and limited visibility across planning and execution. 

In this webinar, experts from BFC Software and Descartes explore how distributors can better connect these planning processes.

By aligning routing, driver scheduling, and load planning, private fleets can improve workforce utilization, reduce operational complexity, and deliver more consistent service to customers. 

“It’s not just about optimizing the truck. It’s about optimizing the systems that make the truck move.” — Cyndi Brandt, VP of Fleet Solutions at Descartes 

Watch: How Integrated Planning Improves Fleet Performance

What to Expect

Connected Planning: Link strategic route planning and driver bids directly to daily routing and load planning 

Operational Alignment: Ensure routes, stops, loads, and driver assignments work together in daily execution 

Improved Fleet Utilization: Reduce inefficiencies and maximize asset and labor productivity 

Consistent Service Levels: Support more reliable deliveries with better coordination across planning and execution 

BFC Software delivers a comprehensive Food Operations Platform designed for food distributors. The platform provides integrated solutions across buying, warehouse management, and transportation, designed to meet the unique operational needs of foodservice, grocery, and beverage distributors. 

Its Transportation Suite, including Load Planner and Driver Bid Optimization (DBO), helps distributors reduce miles, optimize driver assignments, and improve outbound efficiency. Load Planner simplifies truck building with intelligent, stop-sequenced loading, while DBO automates driver bidding to enhance labor satisfaction and drive operational savings. Combined with real-time performance data and food-specific workflows, the platform enables operations teams to improve margins, deliver better service, and strengthen logistics performance. 

Visit our BFC Software partner page to learn how integrated planning helps distributors operate more efficiently.