Transport Partnership
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Logistics Partner 2.O.I2 Tool:
Guide to Importing Carrier Data Using
the Outside Data Import Function
2012 Data Year - United States Version
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United States
Environmental Protection
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Transport Partnership
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Logistics Partner 2.O.I2 Tool:
Guide to Importing Carrier Data Using
the Outside Data Import Function
2012 Data Year - United States Version
Transportation and Climate Division
Office of Transportation and Air Quality
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
United States Office ofTransportation and Air Quality
Environmental Protection EPA-420-B-13-029
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Table of Contents
OVERVIEW 4
THE OUTSIDE DATA IMPORT FUNCTION 4
PREPARING YOUR CARRIER DATA TO IMPORT INTO YOUR LOGISTICS TOOL 5
STEP 1: START YOUR LOGISTICS TOOL SET-UP 6
STEP 2: CREATE YOUR CSV FILE 6
Option A: Export a Master CSV File 8
Option B: Manually Build a CSV File 9
Option C: Create a Custom CSV File from Scratch 11
STEP 3: POPULATE THE CSV FILE WITH CARRIER DATA FROM YOUR IN-HOUSE COMPUTER SYSTEMS 12
STEP 4: IMPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR CSV FILE 12
STEPS: ENTER ADDITIONAL DATA INTO THE TOOL 15
APPENDIX 16
SPECIAL CASES/CONSIDERATIONS 16
GLOSSARY 17
CSV FILE FIELD DESCRIPTIONS 18
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Overview
The SmartWay Logistics Tool has an Outside Data Import function. This function reduces the
need to manually enter carrier activity data by allowing you to create a data file that merges
your company's in-house carrier data with SmartWay's prescribed data format.
THE OUTSIDE DATA IMPORT FUNCTION IS RIGHT FOR YOU IF:
you use a relatively large number of carriers (both SmartWay and/or non-
SmartWay) and you have an in-house data collection system that contains
carrier activity data necessary to populate your SmartWay Logistics Tool for
submission to EPA.
The Outside Data Import Function
This function allows you to import data from your in-house data tracking systems directly into
your Logistics Tool.
To input your company's carrier data into the Logistics Tool, you will create a Comma-
Separated Values (CSV) file that meets certain basic SmartWay specifications, and merge that
file with your in-house data to produce a complete profile of your carriers' activity.
This CSV file will be uploaded into the Tool and will save you the time of manually entering data
to calculate your emissions footprint or percent SmartWay Value (% SmartWay).
SmartWay suggests that you use Microsoft Excel to develop and modify your CSV files. Excel
has standard support for CSV files, in that it can easily read and write this type of file.
You must ALWAYS save your file as a CSV file. If you accidently save your
file as an Excel workbook, you can easily change the format back to a CSV
file by using the "Save As" function in Excel.
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Preparing Your Carrier Data to Import into Your Logistics Tool
There are six steps to preparing your CSV file for import into the Tool.
Step 1: Start your Logistics Tool setup
Step 2: Create your CSV file
Step 3: Populate the CSV file with carrier data from your in-house computer systems
Step 4: Import and validate your CSV file
Step 5: Enter additional data into the Tool
Please note that due to the variability in partner data systems, EPA does not have the
resources to assist you in creating and importing this file. You should rely on your own in-
house IT/MIS computer staff.
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Step 1: Start Your Logistics Tool Set-up
Before you can import outside data, you must take these initial steps for completing your
Logistics Tool:
1. Enter your company name and contact information.
2. Define your business unit(s).
3. Download the latest carrier data file (SmartWayCarrierData2012.xls).
4. When you have at least one business unit defined, you can then import carrier data for
that business unit.
5. Double click on the business unit name in Section 5 of the Logistics Tool Home screen.
6. When the data entry section of the tool opens, you will automatically be on the first tab
labeled "Input Carriers," and you will see a sub-tab labeled "Instructions." You must
review the instructions.
7. On the Instructions sub-tab, check the box to indicate that you understand these
instructions.
Once you have performed these six steps, you will be ready to use the Outside Data Import
function.
Step 2: Create Your CSV File
There are three basic methods for creating your CSV file:
• Option A —Export a Master CSV File
This method is ideal if you have a very large number of SmartWay Carriers. With this
approach, you generate a CSV file complete with all current SmartWay Carriers in the
correct format. You can then open this CSV file in Excel and delete any SmartWay
Carriers you don't use, and enter data regarding activity and other details related to
how you use your carriers. Once this is completed, you will import the updated CSV file
back into the tool using the "Outside Data Import" screen.
• Option B— Manually Build a CSV File
This method is a good option if you have a somewhat smaller number of carriers and
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you want to merge your in-house data with the carrier list (instead of manually entering
carrier activity metrics). In this approach, you manually select carriers in the Logistics
Tool using the "Manual Input SmartWay Carriers" tab, then export a CSV file (using the
"Export Master File" button on the "Export Carriers" tab). This new CSV file can then be
populated with activity data from your in-house data system.
Option C —Create a Custom CSV File from Scratch
You may also choose to create your CSV from scratch using your in-house system. If you
choose this approach, the best way to ensure compatibility with your file and the
Logistics Tool is to start with a file exported from the Tool, as listed in Option 1; this will
aid your IT staff in producing a CSV file with the correct format. Recommendations for
developing a custom CSV file are detailed below.
Step by step instructions for all three methods follow.
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Option A: Export a Master CSV File
1. Select the "Export Carriers" Tab.
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Activity Data %SmartWay Data Display
Instructions Outside Data Import Manual Input SmartWav Carriers Manual Input Hon-SmartWav Carriers
2. Select the "Export Master File" button.
Export Status
Export Master File Detailed Instructions for Data Export/Import f pdf)
3. A "Save As" screen will pop up.
4. Save document as "XXX.csv" file, where "XXX" is a name of your choosing, in any
folder on your computer for which you have read/write access.
File name:
Save as type:
CarrierDataMaster.csv
C5V Files (*.csv)
5. Open this CSV file in Microsoft Excel (recommended) or other software that
supports CSV files.
6. Delete any SmartWay Carriers that you did not use during the reporting year.
7. Note that the first four lines in the master file represent non-SmartWay carriers. If
you used any non-SmartWay carriers you must account for their combined mileage
and/or ton-mileage in the appropriate non-SmartWay designation.
8. Save this modified CSV file to your designated computer folder.
9. Proceed to Step 4 on page 14 ("Populate the CSV file with Carrier Data from Your In-
house Computer Systems").
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Option B: Manually Build a CSV File
1. Select the " Manual Input SmartWay Carriers" tab.
Activity Data
% SmartWay
Data Display
Outside Data Import
Export Carriers
Manual Input SmartWay Carriers
Manual Input Ncm-SmartWay Carrier
2. Select your SmartWay Carriers using the Tool's user interface filters (e.g., the Carrier
Name box, the Carrier Mode drop-down list box, the Bin Category drop-down list box,
and the SCAC, MCN and/or DOT box.
3. As you find each of your carriers, click the 'Add Selected Carriers to List Below' button.
When you use this button, the carrier selected in the upper list box will be added to the
list in the "Selected SmartWay Carriers" box at the bottom of the screen. An example
selection screen is shown below for the Logistics Tool.
SmartWay Logistics Tool: ABC Logistics, Inc.
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Access America Transport, Inc.: Logistics
Ace Logistics, Inc.: Ace Logistics, Inc.
Addison Transportation, Inc
Advanced Transportation Services, Inc.
1 AFC Worldwide Express dba R+L Global Loaistirs
| AFN, LLC
Add Selected Carriers to List Below
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SCAC ? 1 MCN ?
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Selected SmartWay Carriers:
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Avalon Express, Inc.
Timco Logistics Systems, Inc.: Over the Road
Trans-National Express
Tucson Transport, Inc.
Carrier Mode
Truck
Truck
Truck
Truck
Truck
USA Dry Van Logistics, LLC: USA Dry Van Logistics Truck
Bin Category
TL/Dry Van
TL/Dry Van
TL/Dry Van
TL/Dry Van
TL/Dry Van
TL/Dry Van
SCAC MCN
ASTD MC 143504
AVXI MC 1268 73 2
TLAY MC 5 280 18
TNUE MC 141719
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4. Select the "Manual Input-Non SmartWay Carriers" tab.
Input Carriers
Data Display
Instructions
Outside Data Import
Export Carriers
Manual Input SmartWay Carriers
Manual Input Non-SmartWay Garners
5. Enter the total number of non-SmartWay carriers used by your company in the
reporting year, and specify their modes (truck, logistics, rail, and/or multi-modal) by
selecting the appropriate non-SmartWay carrier(s) from the list and clicking the "Add
Selected Carriers to List Below" button.
Input Carriers
Activity Data
% SmartWay
Data Display
Instructions
Outside Data Import
Export Carriers
Manual Input SmartWay Carriers
Manual Input Hon-SmartWay Carriers
Enter your non-SmartWay carrier information on this screen. You can reference the complete list of SmartWay carriers on the
determine if particular carriers are currently Partnership members, and return to this screen as needed.
Required Information Regarding Your Non-SmartWay Carriers
Total Number of Mon-SmartWay Carriers for this Business Unit: \2
Please check this box to indicate that all Non-SmartWay Carriers have been added for this business unit ^
AVAILABLE NON-SMARTWAY CARRIER TYPES
Carrier Name
Carrier Mode
non-SmartVv'ay Logistics Carrier
non-SmartWay Multi-modal Carrier
non-SmartWay non-Class 1 Rail Carrier
non-SmartWay Truck Carrier
Logistics
Multi-modal
Rail
Truck
6. Once you have selected all of your SmartWay and non-SmartWay carriers, go to the
"Export Carriers" tab.
Instructions Outside Data Import
Manual Input SmartWay Carriers Manual Input Non-SmartWay earners
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7. Select the "Export Selected Carriers" button.
Export Selected Carriers Export Master File Detailed Instructions for Data Export/ Import (pdfl
8. A "Save As" screen will pop-up.
9. Save document as "XXX. csv" file, where "XXX" is a name of your choosing, in any folder
on your computer for which you have read/write access.
10. Proceed to Step 4 on page 12 ("Populate the CSV file with Carrier Data from Your In-
house Computer Systems").
Option C: Create a Custom CSV File from Scratch
You may also choose to create your CSV file from scratch using your in-house data system. If
you choose this approach, EPA strongly advises you to start with a file exported from the Tool:
this is the best way to ensure compatibility with your final CSV file and the Logistics Tool.
To create your starter file, simply follow the procedure outlined in Option 2, but select a few
carriers on the Select Carriers screen and export the file using the Export Selected Carriers
button as described. This will give you a sample CSV file with the correct format, with all of the
fields properly labeled and in the appropriate order. At this point you would delete the sample
carriers from the CSV file and in their place insert rows for your carriers. You will need to enter
your carrier's name, mode, and carrier bin category exactly as they are specified in the Tool, so
the Tool recognizes the carrier to which you are referring.
You are now ready to proceed to Step 4 on page 12 ("Populate the CSV file with Carrier Data
from Your In-house Computer Systems").
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Step 3: Populate the CSV file with Carrier Data from Your In-house Computer
Systems
1. Open the CSV file you created in the previous step.
2. At the top of the file are important warnings and descriptions of the data that need to
be entered in each column. These warnings and descriptions can be deleted from your
CSV: however, do not change the header row that begins with the label "Carrier ID."
NOTE: A list of the CSV fields can also be found at the end of this document, including a
list of valid values.
EPA recommends that you save a backup copy of the CSV file at this point
and at periodic intervals with different file names in case you make a
mistake.
3. Populate the CSV file with carrier data from your in-house spreadsheet.
You will need to work with your company's IT department to develop the
best way to merge your in-house data with the CSV file's fields; EPA cannot
provide support on data merging procedures.
4. Save your completed CSV on your computer—again, make sure that you save the file as
a CSV file (with the .csv extension), or it will not load into the Tool.
You are now ready to upload and import your final CSV file into the SmartWay Logistics Tool.
Step 4: Import and Validate Your CSV File
Make sure you have reopened your Logistics Tool. On the main Home screen of the Logistics
Tool, click on the business unit into which you will be importing your CSV file.
1. You will now select the "Outside Data Import" tab under "Input Carriers."
Activity Data
% SmartWay
Data Display
Export Garners Manual Input SmartWay Carriers Manual Input Hon-5martWay Carriers
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2. Click the "Select File" button on the Outside Data Import screen.
Input Carriers
Activity Data
°/o Smart*
Instructions
Outside Data Import
Export Carriers
Manual Input Sr
USE OF THIS SCREEN IS OPTIONAL - HOT REQUIRED FOR EPA SUBMTTTAL
Business Units with a large number of carriers may choose to prepare th
software or related data systems. Please select the button labeled *Det
how to prepare a CSV (comma separated values} file for import into the
you may import the data file into the Tool by specifying the file's locatic
to find the appropriate file on your computer or network. Once you ha
file for proper format and content. Depending upon the size of the file
file that has been validated. Once complete, the number of valid and m\
warnings associated with specific records at the bottom of the screen.
the above steps, or continue and import thefil^Jnto the Tool by select!
is complete. Select the Next button to continue.
File Path:
3. Select the XXX.CSV file you created in the preceding steps, and click the "Open" button.
4. After specifying the file path, you need to validate the data in your CSV file by using the
"Validate File" button. This performs an initial validation of the data in your CSV file.
Select File...
Validate File
5. After the validation is complete, the Tool will display a list of errors and warnings for
your review, and it will display a count of total records and valid records summarizing
the validation results.
|o\Documents and Settings\T3acks01\Desktop\test,csv
Select File,,, Validate File Import File
Detailed Instructions for Data Export/Import fpdf)
Import Status
Total Records Valid Records Invalid Records Validating Record 2 of 2
If your file contains errors or warnings, a message box will appear at the bottom
of the screen identifying what they are. You may still import the file even if
warnings or errors are detected, although any data field failing validation may
be ignored or may have been set to zero. In that case, corrections can be made
to the CSV file or within the Tool after importing your data.
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6. The "Import File" button will now be enabled if there is at least one valid carrier entry in
the file, allowing you to import your CSV file.
7. To import the file, select the "Import File" button.
WARNING: At this point the system will delete any current carrier records
you may have entered for this company using the Manual Input screens, as
well as any Data Source descriptions you may have entered on the Activity
Data screen.
8. After importing your file, text will appear saying "Import successfully completed."
Once you have imported your CSV file into the Tool, you may augment, correct, or modify any
of the carrier data using the Tool screens.
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Step 5: Enter Additional Data into the Tool
In addition to carrier-specific information, the Tool will require you to enter additional
information using the Tool user-interface, including:
• Data source for your activity data ,
• Explanations for any data that is significantly outside expected ranges (e.g., high/low
payloads).
You will also need to specify a % SmartWay option for your % SmartWay Value allocation.
After importing your carrier data, please review every screen among the data entry screens to
verify completeness. The Tool will prompt you when data is missing or in error. Alternatively,
you may select the Validate Screen button at the bottom of each screen, which will allow you to
see all of the errors for a given screen at once.
You are now ready to review your Tool, view data reports, and submit your final Tool to EPA for
approval.
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Appendix
***SPECIAL CASES/CONSIDERATIONS*
YOU WISH TO ADD MORE CARRIER DATA ATA LATER DATE.
The Outside Data Import function was designed so that you can also add more carrier data at a
later date. To add carrier data, you should use the Export Selected Carriers option so that all of
the carrier data in the Tool is exported to a CSV file. You can then insert your additional carrier
data into this exported CSV file using Excel and then re-import the modified CSV file.
YOU HA VE MANUALLY ENTERED CARRIER DATA INTO THE TOOL AND THEN DECIDE TO
IMPORT OUTSIDE DATA.
When you perform an Outside Data Import, all previously entered or imported carrier data in
the Tool is deleted. If you need to merge carrier data from the Tool with other carrier data, you
can either manually enter the additional information into the Tool, or enter it into an exported
CSV file. If you chose the latter approach, you should use the 'Export Selected Carriers" button
to export that data, and then add or copy/paste your additional carrier data into this newly
exported CSV, then re-import the updated CSV back into the Tool.
YOU CHOOSE TO EXPORT THE DATA ASA CSV FILE AFTER YOU HAVE ENTERED ACTIVITY DATA
IN THE "Average Density" AND "Average Load Percentage" POP-UP CALCULATORS.
When exporting and then re- importing your selected carriers, any values you may have
entered into the Average Density and Average Load Percentage pop-up calculators prior to
export will be lost. The previously-calculated values will still be retained, although the calculator
inputs themselves will be wiped out. You will also lose any previously entered Out of Range
explanations.
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Glossary:
Bin Category: This refers to the operation type category used for ranking carriers (e.g., TL, Dry
Van, Dray, etc.). Carriers are grouped by these categories to ensure an "apples-to-apples"
comparison. The emissions factors associated with truck carriers are the midpoint values for
their bins, while factors associated with rail carriers are company-specific, based on publicly
available information.
DOT Number: Companies that operate commercial vehicles transporting passengers or hauling
cargo in interstate commerce must be registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration and must have a USDOT Number. Also, commercial intrastate hazardous
materials carriers who haul quantities requiring a safety permit must register for a USDOT
Number. The USDOT Number serves as a unique identifier when collecting and monitoring a
company's safety information acquired during audits, compliance reviews, crash investigations,
and inspections. DOT numbers are strictly numeric and can be up to 7 digits in length.
Emissions Factors: Emissions factors have long been the fundamental tool in developing
national, regional, state, and local emissions inventories for air quality management decisions
and in developing emissions control strategies. More recently, emissions factors have been
applied in determining site-specific applicability and emissions limitations in operating permits
by industry, consultants and federal, state, local, and tribal agencies.
EPA's SmartWay Database: EPA maintains a database containing key SmartWay partner
information. This database is used to create the SmartWay Carrier Data file.
MC7V;This is a truck carrier's Motor Carrier Number (MCN) number. This is an optional field
you can use to visually determine if a SmartWay carrier is one of the carriers you use. This field
is not currently used to merge SmartWay data with your carrier data. If you created your CSV
file using one of the two Export buttons on the Select Carriers screen, you should not change
these values.
SCAC: The Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC) is a unique two-to-four-letter code used to
identify transportation companies. SCACs are assigned by the National Motor Freight Traffic
Association, Inc. (NMFTA). If you cannot remember your SCAC(s), please contact NMFTA before
proceeding. You can find NMFTA contact information at
http://www.nmfta.org/Pages/ContactUs.aspx.
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CSV File Field Descriptions:
• Carrier/D; This is an internal identifier that can be used to identify your carriers. This
number originates from the SmartWay Database. A negative number identifies the
carrier as a non-SmartWay carrier. If you created your CSV file using one of the two
Export buttons on the Select Carriers screen, you should not change these values. If you
are merging your carrier data with the SmartWay Carrier data using the carrier name,
carrier mode, and carrier bin category, you do not need to specify this internal ID field.
• Carrier/Vome: This is simply the name of the carrier. If you are using the internal Carrier
ID field to merge your data with the SmartWay data, you do not need to specify this
field. If you are using this field to merge the data together, the names must be an exact
match, but the names are not case sensitive. If you created your CSV file using one of
the two Export buttons on the Select Carriers screen, you should not change these
values.
• Mode: In this field, the carrier mode must be identified as "Truck," "Rail," "Multi-
modal," or "Logistics." This field is required and must be an exact match if you are using
carrier name, carrier mode, and bin category to merge the SmartWay data with your
carrier data. If you created your CSV file using one of the two Export buttons on the
Select Carriers screen, you should not change these values.
• Bin Category:- This refers to the operation/equipment type category SmartWay uses for
ranking carriers; e.g., TL, Dry Van, Dray, etc. (For more information on Bin Categories,
please see the Glossary) If you created your CSV file using one of the two Export
buttons on the Select Carriers screen, you should not change these values. Valid values
for Truck carriers are TL/Dry Van, LTL/Dry Van, Reefer, Flatbed, Tanker, Dray, and
Package. The only valid value for Multi-modal carriers is Truck/Rail. Rail carriers and
Logistics carriers do not have bin categories.
• SCAC: This is a truck carrier's Standard Carrier Alpha Code. This is an optional field you
can use to visually determine if a SmartWay carrier is one of the carriers you use. This
field is not currently used to merge SmartWay data with your carrier data. If you
created your CSV file using one of the two Export buttons on the Select Carriers screen,
you should not change these values.
• MC7V;This is a truck carrier's Motor Carrier Number. This is an optional field you can
use to visually determine if a SmartWay carrier is one of the carriers you use. This field
is not currently used to merge SmartWay data with your carrier data. If you created
your CSV file using one of the two Export buttons on the Select Carriers screen, you
should not change these values.
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• Data Availability: This is an optional integer field whose valid values are 1 to 7. The
Data Availability Option entered/selected for a carrier identifies which carrier activity
data you have available. The data that you enter in your CSV file for Ton Miles, Total
Miles, Average Density, Average Load Percent, and Average Payload must be consistent
with the carrier's Data Availability. If you do not specify a Data Availability Option, the
Tool will select a default.
The seven Data Availability Options are:
1. I know both Ton-miles and Total Miles.
2. I know Ton-miles and Average Payload.
3. I know Ton-miles and have general information about number of loads
and type of cargo.
4. I know Ton-miles only.
5. I know Total Miles and Average Payload.
6. I know Total Miles and have general information about number of loads
and type of cargo.
7. I know Total Miles only.
Note that Data Availability selections for LTL carriers are restricted to Options 2, 3, and
4, due to the difficulty in adjusting mileage for partial loads.
• Calc Metric: The Calculation Metric is a required field. In general, there are three valid
values, but some of these values are only available for certain Mode and Data
Availability combinations. The three valid values are g/mile, g/ton-mile, and g/railcar-
mile. This field specifies the method for calculating each carrier's emission footprint. In
making your selection, consider the most appropriate measure for the carrier's
operation type. In general, ton-miles are good for package delivery, rail, multi-modal
and logistics companies as well as heavier truck loads (roughly above 10 tons), while
g/mile may be better for trucks with lighter payloads. Railcar-miles are also an available
option for the rail mode, although ton-miles are preferred. LTL carriers are restricted to
ton-miles.
• Ton-Miles: Depending on your Data Availability option, this field may be required or
ignored. The Ton-Miles field is an integer that must not exceed209,207,446,000. Please
refer to the Logistics Tool Technical Documentation for details.
• Total Miles: Depending on your Data Availability option, this field may be required or
ignored. When entered, this field will contain the total miles per year attributed to each
truck and /or rail carrier. The Tool assumes that miles entered for truck carriers
correspond to (full) truckload-equivalent miles. Rail-miles correspond to truckload
equivalent railcar miles. Please see the Logistics Tool Technical Documentation for
details regarding the calculation of truckload-equivalents for railcars. The Total Miles
field is an integer that must not exceed 999,999,999,999,999,999.
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• Average Density: Depending on your Data Availability Option, this field may be required
or ignored. This field is used to calculate total miles, accounting for logistics-company-
specific freight densities. The density calculator must be used for Data Availability
Options 3 and 6. The Average Density field is a numeric field greater than zero, with up
to one decimal place.
• Average Load Pet: Depending on your Data Availability Option, the Average Load Pet
(percent) field may be required or ignored. Use the Average Load Pet calculator to
determine what fraction of your truck and rail carrier's cargo space is used to ship your
freight. The Load Percent calculator must be used for Data Availability Options 3 and 6.
Enter the load information as requested. The resulting percentages (shown on the
Activity Data screen) are multiplied directly by Total Miles to scale carrier mileage. The
Average Load Pet field is an integer field that must be between 1 and 100.
• Average Payload: Depending on your Data Availability Option, this field may be
required or ignored. Enter payload (in tons) representing the average cargo weight per
loaded trip. The Average Payload field is a numeric field that must be greater than zero.
The total number of digits, including the decimal point, must not exceed 5 digits.
Average payload must be used for Data Availability Options 2 and 5.
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