Delivery Route Planner
planning
Optimize delivery routes with vehicle capacity, time windows, and stop sequencing
- Vehicle capacity planning
- Delivery time window management
- Multi-vehicle route optimization
- Load balancing across routes
- Proof of delivery tracking
- Return trip optimization
- →Plan daily delivery routes
- →Optimize multi-vehicle dispatch
- →Meet delivery time commitments
- →Balance load across vehicles
- →Minimize total delivery time
- ✓Faster deliveries
- ✓Reduced fuel consumption
- ✓Higher capacity utilization
- ✓On-time delivery improvement
- ✓Lower operational costs
Set Up Your Calculation Parameters
Configure the basic parameters for your delivery route planner calculation including sales period, target metrics, and applicable rates.
Example: Monthly calculation period with tiered commission structure based on performance
Enter Sales or Performance Data
Input your logistics data for the period including volumes, values, and any relevant performance metrics that affect commission calculations.
Example: Total sales: R150,000, Units sold: 45, Performance score: 92%
Configure Commission Rates and Tiers
Set up your commission structure including base rates, performance tiers, bonuses, and any accelerators that apply to your logistics role.
Example: Base rate: 5%, Tier 2 (>R100K): 7%, Tier 3 (>R200K): 10%, Bonus: R2,000 at quota
Add Deductions and Adjustments
Include any deductions such as chargebacks, returns, draws, or other adjustments that affect your net commission payment.
Example: Monthly draw: -R3,500, Returns: -R1,200, Admin fees: -R300
Review Commission Breakdown
The calculator displays your gross commission by tier, all bonuses earned, deductions applied, and your final net commission payment.
Example: Gross: R12,500, Bonuses: R2,000, Deductions: -R5,000, Net: R9,500
Scenario: Delivery Route Planner - Monthly Commission Calculation
Inputs:
- Sales Amount: R200,000
- Commission Rate: Tiered (5%, 7%, 10%)
- Performance Bonus: R3,000
- Deductions: -R2,500
Result:
Net Commission: R15,000 (Base: R14,500 + Bonus: R3,000 - Deductions: R2,500)
What commission structure is most common for logistics roles?
Most logistics positions use tiered commission structures where rates increase as you hit higher volume thresholds. This typically ranges from 3-5% at lower tiers to 8-15% at top performance levels. Many companies also include quota-based bonuses and accelerators for exceeding targets.
How are commissions typically paid in logistics industry?
Commission payment timing varies but most companies pay monthly, 15-30 days after month-end to allow for invoice processing and returns. Some industries pay on deal close or contract signature. Payment terms should be clearly defined in your commission plan documentation.
What deductions commonly affect logistics commission calculations?
Common deductions include: monthly draw advances (recoverable against commissions), chargebacks from product returns or cancelled orders, administrative fees, marketing costs (in some structures), and adjustments for pricing discounts that reduce commission base. Always review your commission plan to understand what deductions apply.
Can my commission plan change during the year?
Legally, employers can modify commission plans with proper notice (typically 30-90 days depending on employment contracts and labor laws). However, ethical companies usually honor existing plans for in-progress deals and provide reasonable transition periods. Get any plan changes in writing and understand how they affect your current pipeline.
How do I maximize my earnings with this commission structure?
Focus on: (1) Understanding tier thresholds and timing sales to maximize rate progression, (2) Qualifying for all available bonuses and accelerators, (3) Minimizing deductions through quality sales that don't result in returns, (4) Building consistent pipeline to hit quota every period, and (5) Negotiating favorable rates based on your track record and market value.
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