Abnormal loads
Oversized and overweight movements that fall outside standard freight rules.
Case Study
How a heavy haulage operator consolidated planning into one operational view
FRAI brought route planning, permits, assets and schedules into a single live operational view, helping planners cut manual errors, reduce planning time and make better use of the assets they had already built.
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OTBridge Beam Delivery · 426557
ClearedESDAL approvedPermit VR1234Route surveyedEscort booked
Schedule· June
17142130
Turbine Components
Power Transformer
Bridge Beam
Assets· build-up & reuse2 reusable
8-axle modularOn job 426557
Rotterdam yardAvailable 04 Jun
Steerable 6-axleBuilt · idle
Felixstowe depotAvailable now
Extendable flatAssigned 420185
In transitAvailable 21 Jun
98%
Fewer manual errors
40%
Less planning time
One screen
Replacing spreadsheets and legacy entry
The planning problem
Planning was spread across too many disconnected tools
Planning was spread across spreadsheets, ESDAL and permit portals, route surveys and legacy data entry. Every handoff added manual work and risk, and the assets and trailers were tracked separately from the schedule that depended on them.
Planning lived across spreadsheets, permit portals and route surveys.
Permit and ESDAL status had to be checked manually.
Assets and trailers were tracked separately from the schedule.
Information was rekeyed into legacy systems by hand.
Manual updates created a high risk of avoidable errors.
Why heavy haulage is different
Far more constraints than standard freight
Heavy haulage carries constraints that standard freight never has to manage. Abnormal loads, statutory permits, route clearances and complex trailer configurations all have to line up before a single movement can go ahead.
Permits and ESDAL
Statutory notifications and permits that must be raised and tracked.
Route surveys and clearances
Routes surveyed and cleared for height, weight and swept path.
Multi-axle trailer configurations
Trailers built and configured to suit each specific load.
Escorts
Movement orders and escorts coordinated around the plan.
How it works
How FRAI connects routes, permits, assets and schedules
FRAI ties route and permit status, asset configuration and availability, and the schedule into one operational view. Instead of planners moving between portals, spreadsheets and legacy systems, every part of the movement references the same live job, so a change in one place is reflected everywhere.
Workflow before and after
From manual handoffs to one automated flow
The same movement, handled two very different ways.
Before FRAIManual, fragmented steps
- Job booked
- Plan in spreadsheet
- Check permits/ESDAL manually
- Find available trailer manually
- Rekey into legacy system
- Update schedule manually
After FRAIAutomated, connected flow
- Job booked
- FRAI creates job reference
- Route & permit status tracked
- Asset availability matched automatically
- Schedule updates in one view
- Planner reviews exceptions
Asset build up and reuse
Knowing what's built, where it is, and where it goes next
Heavy haulage is not just about assigning a truck. Operators need to know which trailers, modules and assets are already built, where they are located, what movement they are assigned to, and whether they can be reused on the next job without being stripped down and rebuilt. FRAI gives planners a live view of assets, configurations and future availability so teams can reduce wasted time, avoid avoidable rebuilds and plan work around real operational capacity.
FRAI knows what assets are built up, where they are, and where they can be used next, without rebuilding the trailer unnecessarily.
Asset visibility and trailer reuse
A live view of every trailer and module
Planners can see where each trailer and module is, how it is configured, and when it becomes available, with clear recommendations on where it can be reused next.
Live location and configuration
See where each trailer and module is and how it is currently built.
Future availability
Know when assets free up so they can be planned into the next job.
Reuse recommendations
Surface assets that can be reused without an unnecessary rebuild.
Outcomes
One operational view, measurable gains
What the planning team saw after consolidating into FRAI.
98%
Fewer manual errors
40%
Less planning time
One screen
Replacing spreadsheets and legacy entry
Higher
Asset utilisation and fewer unnecessary rebuilds
Clearer
Permit and route visibility
Relevant FRAI modules
The modules behind this outcome
Composable building blocks that connect quoting, operations and compliance into one flow.
Scheduling and Planning
Plan assets and movements against a live operational picture.
Route & Permit Planning (ESDAL)
Track route clearances and ESDAL permit status alongside the plan.
Asset and Trailer Tracking
See trailer and module location, configuration and availability.
Workflow Automation
Automate repetitive steps and route exceptions to the right people.
Compliance and Documents
Keep permits, checks and documents tied to every movement.
Audit Trail
Every change recorded for a complete, reviewable history.
See how FRAI can consolidate your heavy haulage planning.
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