This thesis presents a comprehensive exploratory analysis of truck route choice diversity in the state of Florida, for both long-haul and short-haul truck travel segments. We employ six metrics to measure three different dimensions of diversity in truck route choice between any given origin-destination (OD) pair. These dimensions are: (1) number of distinct routes used to travel between the OD pair, (2) the extent of overlap (or lack thereof) among the routes, and (3) the evenness (or the dominance) of the usage of different unique routes. The diversity metrics were utilized to examine truck route choice diversity from over 73,000 truck trips that were derived from over 200 million GPS records of a large truck fleet. Descriptive analysis and statistical modeling of the diversity metrics offered insights on the determinants of various dimensions of truck route choice diversity between an OD pair. The results could be used to improve choice set generation algorithms for truck route choice modeling as well as in planning truck route policies and investments.

The aerodynamic team at SCANIA has discovered the need to investigate the effect of the upstream turbulence conditions on the aerodynamics of the trucks. This need comes from the fact that there are differences between the drag coefficients obtained using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and the on-road measurements. This difference can lead to wrong predictions of fuel consumption and emissions, which can cause incorrect evaluation of design changes. In this study the problem of modeling upstream turbulence in CFD simulations is addressed together with its effect on the aerodynamics of the trucks. To achieve this, representative values of turbulence intensity and length scale were found from the work of different researchers, who performed on-road measurements for various conditions. These values were then used in a method by Jakob Mann to generate a synthetic turbulence field. This field was then used to generate time varying velocity components, added to the mean velocity at the inlet of a CFD simulation. After the implementation of the method it was discovered that the conditions at the test section of the virtual wind tunnel were representative of the on-road measurements. The results showed drag increase and wake length decrease, similar to previous studies performed on simple geometries. It also showed that the higher mixing of the flow increases the drag by surface pressure increase of forward facing surfaces and pressure decrease at the base. These conclusions may be extended to other bluff body geometries and it shows the importance of good design around gaps. The comparison between two truck geometries showed that a truck with better aerodynamics in a smooth flow shows less drag increase with introduction of upstream turbulence.

The aim of the diploma thesis is the analysis of driver responsibility during the loading and unloading of the goods at HOPI, the characteristics of the complaints grounds for the selected partner and the presentation of one type of complaints with a proposal to solve how to prevent further damage to the goods. The first part analyzes the responsibility of the carrier, where distinguishes several types of liability including the extent of liability for loss, damage or destruction of the consignment. The practical part describes the work and responsibility of the driver at HOPI. The reasons for Savencia's complaints are characterized, and the last part of the thesis concerns with one reason of complaint (damage of goods) and then proposes a solution.

Subject of this diploma thesis Processes and vehicle fleet optimization at the selected company is to make the processes more effective and to reduce costs associated with operation of vehicle fleet at selected enterprise. The average cost per kilometer, usage of journeys made by vehicles, strengths and weaknesses of an enterprise are observed within analyzes. Processes are evaluated overall through analyzes and after that, suggested suitable solutions are provided.

The subject of my diploma thesis is the preparation of the organization KOPY TRUCK s. r. o. to the re-certification ISO 9001. The thesis analyses the fulfilment of requirements of the quality management system in the place, identifies strengths and weaknesses in the system and makes recommendations. The main aim of my thesis is the suggestion of applicable and real solution of shortcomings which will lead to the constant improvement. The thesis is divided into five chapters. The first chapter defines the subject of quality and introduces the development of quality management systems to the present. The second chapter informs about the technical standardization, ISO 9000 and the requirements of ISO 9001:2009. The structure of the standard is reflected in the practical part of the thesis. The third chapter presents information about the organization KOPY TRUCK s. r. o. and analyses strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and threats through the SWOT analysis. The following chapter evaluates and discusses about the fulfilment of the requirements of ISO 9001 in the organization. At the end of the individual articles of standards there are presented changes, recommendations and implemented solutions. The last chapter summarizes the compliance of standards in the organization and identifies the main benefits of the thesis. After the review of the requirements of ISO 9001, there was found that the company meets the requirements. These recommendations will help to develop a quality management system and contribute to the improvement of the company.

The central theme of this study is to explore the growth and causes of a relatively new form of "property crime" - the large scale theft of high technology products while the products are in transit from the point of manufacture to the point of market (retail stores, end users). For the purpose of this study, high technology products may be defined as computers, computer monitors, computer hard drives, microchips and other computer peripherals.

Pacha’s Fashion Truck, es un emprendimiento basado en la creación de una boutique móvil, la cual estará orientada a la venta de ropa femenina y al ser un vehículo tendrá la facilidad de movilizarse a diferentes lugares de Lima y llegar a los clientes con mayor. La idea de negocio surge a partir del malestar de muchas mujeres, quienes demoran horas buscando exclusividad y calidad, por lo cual la empresa busca aliviar este malestar y generar un ahorro de tiempo al momento de comprar ropa y ofrecer diseños nacionales y exclusivos. A diferencia de las tiendas convencionales de ropa, Pacha’s Fashion Truck acercará a los clientes variedad de prendas nacionales con diseños únicos y elaborados por emprendedores peruanos, esto debido a que estará ubicado en diferentes ferias o eventos. Asimismo, las redes sociales será el principal medio para tener contacto con los clientes de manera constante y mantenerlos informado sobre la ubicación de la boutique móvil. La empresa tendrá como principales proveedores a diferentes diseñadores independientes, quienes van a proveer las prendas para la venta, esto con el objetivo de incentivar a los emprendedores peruanos y a la compra de productos nacionales. La inversión inicial que se requiere para poder ejecutar el emprendimiento es de S/ 73,620. Asimismo, se evaluaron los escenarios base, pesimista y optimista para conocer y analizar la viabilidad del proyecto y en los tres escenarios el resultado del TIR superó al COK, lo cual nos permite concluir que el proyecto es viable en el tiempo. / Pacha's Fashion Truck is a venture based on the creation of a mobile boutique, which will be oriented to the sale of women's clothing and being a vehicle will have the facility to move to different parts of Lima and reach customers with greater. The business idea arises from the discomfort of many women, who take hours looking for exclusivity and quality, so the company seeks to alleviate this discomfort and generate a time savings when buying clothes and offer national and exclusive designs. Unlike conventional clothing stores, Pacha's Fashion Truck will bring customers a variety of national garments with unique designs and made by Peruvian entrepreneurs, this because it will be located at different fairs or events. Also, social networks will be the main means to have constant contact with customers and keep them informed about the location of the mobile boutique. The company will have as its main suppliers different independent designers, who will provide the garments for sale, this with the aim of encouraging Peruvian entrepreneurs and the purchase of national products. The initial investment required to execute the project is S/ 73,620. Likewise, the base, pessimistic and optimistic scenarios were evaluated to know and analyze the viability of the project and in the three scenarios the IRR result exceeded the COK, which allows us to conclude that the project is viable in time. / Trabajo de investigación

This document focuses on the influence of vehicle geometry setting on the tire tread wear. A series of tests using trucks with varied geometry settings has been carried out. The data of tire tread wear was collected during a five month period. An analysis was then conducted and a proposition of adjusting the methodology for further usage has been made.

Abstract (example) This thesis is a minor part of the overall project on the establishment of a general methodology of calculation of the cost of rescuing a lorry. It deals with legislation related to goods vehicle extrication, analysis of costs and costs as a result of exhausts for selected special equipment after an accident. The work is a guide for experts from the Institute of forensic engineering, on the basis of who can more easily establish a procedure and the unit price recovery work after the accident. Then speeds up determining the prices for example during the court proceedings and the payment of the profits of a business.

This thesis is a minor part of the overall project on the establishment of a general methodology of calculation of the cost of rescuing a lorry. It deals with legislation related to goods vehicle extrication, analysis of costs and costs as a result of exhausts for selected special equipment after an accident. The work is a guide for experts from the Institute of forensic engineering, on the basis of who can more easily establish a procedure and the unit price recovery work after the accident. Then speeds up determining the prices for example during the court proceedings and the payment of the profits of a business.