A fixed route where one vehicle serves multiple pickup or delivery points in sequence - named after the milkman’s round. It replaces several separate shipments with one planned loop.
Quick answer
A milk run is a fixed multi-stop route where one vehicle collects or delivers at several points in sequence - like the historical milkman’s round. On LogiFindex you define the stops, products per stop and schedule, then verified carriers bid on the whole loop.
How it works
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Map the loop: stops in sequence, what is loaded or unloaded at each.
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Set the rhythm - one-off or recurring on fixed days.
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Publish; carriers price the whole loop instead of per-parcel rates.
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Compare bids and award; every stop is visible to the carrier in advance.
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Track execution stop by stop on the same record.
Why it matters
Lower cost per stop
One vehicle on an optimized loop beats separate shipments.
Predictable schedule
Suppliers and dealers learn the fixed days and prepare.
Less handling
Direct loop, no cross-terminal transfers.
Transparent stops
Carriers see the full route and load per stop before bidding.
Recurring-ready
Weekly or monthly loops publish once and repeat.
Competitive pricing
The loop is bid, not dictated - the market sets the rate.
Frequently asked questions
When several suppliers or dealers sit on a plannable route and each sends less than a full vehicle - consolidating them into one loop cuts the cost per stop sharply.
Yes. Define fixed days and the loop repeats; carriers commit capacity to the rhythm.
Yes. The full stop list and the load per stop are part of the listing, so bids are realistic.
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