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AntsRoute Transport App for Leroy Merlin’s Deliveries – 5 Testimonials from Hauliers

Published on 5 November 2024 • Reading time: 6 min read

Delivering for a major retailer like Leroy Merlin requires sophisticated logistics and the ability to manage large orders to tight deadlines. AntsRoute’s mobile transport app helps carriers to meet the high demands of this major French retailer.

With its intuitive interface, AntsRoute enables carriers to plan their routes in record time, reduce errors and ensure transparent tracking for customers.
In this article, we share the stories of five hauliers who use the AntsRoute transport application to manage deliveries for Leroy Merlin. They talk about how the app works and the benefits it brings on a daily basis.

Table of contents:

• Presentation of 5 hauliers
• Optimisation of planning and reduction of errors
• Real-time tracking and customer transparency
• Performance analysis and transport cost reduction
• The benefits of AntsRoute for Leroy Merlin’s deliveries

Presentation of 5 Hauliers Using the AntsRoute Mobile App

Before delving into the specific advantages of this solution, let’s look at how each of these carriers differs in terms of its area of activity, its constraints and its organisation.

The companies interviewed have a wide range of profiles. They operate in different regions of France: from Bourgogne-Franche-Comté to Lot-et-Garonne, via Rhône-Alpes, Occitanie and PACA. With fleets ranging from 3 to 12 vehicles, they deliver large orders to urban, rural and semi-urban areas. The deliveries for Leroy Merlin account for a significant proportion of their business.

• Rukundo Trans – The company operates in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, with occasional operations in the areas of Aube, Lyon and Grenoble. It handles up to 30 deliveries a day in both rural and urban areas, over distances of up to 1,000 km per day and 3 cities per carrier per day.
• Brigade des Transports – Located in the Rhône-Alpes region, this company makes between 20 and 30 deliveries a day of heavy and bulky goods for Leroy Merlin, covering a mixed rural and urban area (Isère, Ain, Drôme, Savoie, as far as Lyon).
• L’Agence Tous Risques – Operating in the Occitanie region, this company handles 20 to 25 deliveries a day for Leroy Merlin from its 3 shops in Toulouse. It covers the Haute-Garonne region, with occasional deliveries to the Ariège, Gers and Aude departments as far as Carcassonne and Narbonne, as well as specific handling operations on upper floors.
• Transport Freemann – Based in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, this transport company completes deliveries for Leroy Merlin in towns such as Cannes, Nice, Fréjus, Grasse and Saint-Tropez. Operating in a highly touristic region, it is subject to a strong seasonal peak from March to June.
• Transport Dalet – In Lot-et-Garonne, around Agen and in the neighbouring rural departments, this company manages 4 to 5 heavy and bulky deliveries a day for Leroy Merlin. It delivers to fairly remote rural areas, in regions with sometimes limited infrastructure.

The five carriers mentioned above use the AntsRoute mobile application to manage their daily deliveries for Leroy Merlin.

This transport application interfaces with applications from major retailers, such as Leroy Merlin’s LastMile software. Via the Woop auction platform, registered carriers have access to Leroy Merlin’s delivery requests. When these requests are assigned to them, they are added directly into their AntsRoute application.

Let’s take a look at what this software can do for them on a day-to-day basis.

The AntsRoute transport app makes life easier for hauliers.

Optimisation of Planning and Reduction of Errors: a Key Feature of the AntsRoute App

In an industry where every minute counts, fast planning and minimising errors are essential. Before using AntsRoute’s mobile transport application, hauliers spent hours manually planning their routes, risking code or address errors.

Thanks to AntsRoute’s automated mapping and algorithms, route planning is virtually instantaneous. The software optimises routes and dispatches deliveries, taking into account the weight of goods, available vehicles and delivery zones.

The result is a lot of time saved and many mistakes avoided.

• Rukundo Innocent from Rukundo Trans explains, “Thanks to AntsRoute’s advanced mapping, I can plan routes in just 5 minutes, compared with 1 to 2 hours previously. AntsRoute allows us to see addresses precisely and automatically optimise routes. This reduces city and code errors, while increasing our efficiency.”
• For Bryan Vanderghoote of La Brigade des Transports, “Using the software has also improved the distribution of loads per truck, which has considerably reduced loading problems. Today, I couldn’t do without it.”
• Christophe Rancurel of L’Agence Tous Risques shares a similar observation: “The automated weighting of deliveries, in pairs of drivers according to weight and destination, saves me up to 2 to 3 hours a day.”

Deliveries for Leroy Merlin can also be added during the day. AntsRoute’s software can integrate last-minute orders, automatically rebalancing the rest of the route. A major advantage in terms of responsiveness and adaptability.

Transport planning optimised on AntsRoute.

Real-time Tracking and Customer Transparency: a Guarantee of Satisfaction with the AntsRoute App

The AntsRoute transport app also offers geolocation and real-time tracking of each delivery. This tracking includes delivery notifications, the insertion of loading/unloading photos and digital signatures on delivery notes. This transparency benefits hauliers, end customers and Leroy Merlin, giving them full visibility of the status of orders.

They can find out in real time whether the delivery is in progress or completed, and add comments if there are any problems. This transparency reduces disputes and makes potential compensation easier.

• According to Franck Dalet, Managing Director of Transport Dalet, “The automated notifications, together with photos, customer details, signatures and any comments, ensure total transparency. Leroy Merlin and their end customers can view the status of their deliveries live.”
• Transport Freemann particularly appreciates the SMS notification function, which is essential during the high season. “Customers are automatically informed of the progress of their order, which makes deliveries much smoother,” explains Raphaël Blandin.

Tracking transport routes on AntsRoute.

Performance Analysis and Transport Cost Reduction: a Measurable Impact on Profitability

For hauliers, reducing fuel costs and optimising mileage is a priority. AntsRoute provides analytical data, enabling transport operators to monitor their consumption and optimise their resources.

Hauliers can also monitor their turnover and costs, the number of deliveries made, the weight carried, CO2 emissions and the working time of each operator. This enables them to identify where they need to optimise their routes to maximise profitability.

• Transport Freemann uses statistics to optimise its operations. “With AntsRoute, we can analyse fuel consumption, kilometres travelled, failed deliveries, statistics by shop, weights and floors delivered, and invoicing. This information enables us to anticipate peak season requirements and improve the management of our business,” comments Raphaël Blandin.
• Transport Dalet also takes advantage of this data for its deliveries in rural areas, where route optimisation is crucial. For Franck Dalet, “AntsRoute provides us with a complete view of deliveries made on a daily basis, including weights, volumes and times, which helps us to optimise journeys and plan days efficiently.”

Statistics on the cost of transport routes on AntsRoute.

The Specific Advantages of the AntsRoute App for Leroy Merlin’s Deliveries

Feedback from carriers shows the positive impact of AntsRoute on optimising deliveries for Leroy Merlin:

• Route optimisation: By reducing planning time, errors are minimised and hauliers gain in efficiency.
• Real-time tracking: Notifications and proof of delivery ensure total transparency, improving customer satisfaction.
• Cost reduction: using statistics and analyses, transport operators can save on fuel and optimise their resources.

The 5 hauliers mentioned were also impressed by how easy it was to get to know the application, with appropriate training and a high level of responsiveness to their needs.

The AntsRoute app is an invaluable asset for hauliers wishing to optimise their delivery operations and work with well-known brands such as Leroy Merlin. Test AntsRoute today and enjoy the same benefits as these 5 carriers. You can take advantage of a free 45-minute demonstration by registering on this page.

WRITTEN BY

Maryline Lakh
Maryline worked for a major logistics company for 15 years. Since 2022, she has been an expert in communication and freelance writer for positive-impact logistics companies. She is passionate about new sustainable logistics solutions and writes for several clients, including AntsRoute.