Manhattan Carrier Fuel Optimization Case Study: Stevens Transport

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Manhattan Carrier Fuel Optimization Case Study: Stevens Transport

Case study showing how Stevens Transport used Manhattan Carrier Fuel&Route, Driver&Load, and Drop&Swap to cut fuel costs by $500K annually and raise equipment utilization 5%.

Published

June 4, 2026

Read time

3 min read

Source

Manhattan Associates

Stevens Transport, a refrigerated truckload carrier with 1,600+ tractors, implemented Manhattan Carrier solutions to optimize routing, fueling, and load assignment. The Fuel&Route module automated fuel stop selection and route planning, expanding authorized stops from 170 to over 1,000 and reducing out-of-route miles. Driver&Load matched drivers to loads in real time while Drop&Swap handled en-route swaps for unplanned events, improving on-time delivery and driver satisfaction.

Key takeaways

Fuel costs reduced by $500,000 per year through automated route and fuel optimization

Equipment utilization increased 5% by reducing empty miles

Authorized fuel stops expanded from 170 to over 1,000 via data-driven supplier negotiations

Driver retention and recruitment improved by incorporating driver preferences in assignments

Real-time load matching and en-route swap capabilities maintained delivery schedules despite disruptions

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