Multilevel modelling of commercial vehicle inter-arrival duration using GPS data

作者：Sharman Bryce W; Roorda Matthew J^*

来源：Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review , 2013, 56: 94-107.

DOI：10.1016/j.tre.2013.06.002

• Multilevel model
• GPS
• Inter-arrival duration
• Market segmentation
• Goods movement
• Commercial vehicle

This study uses truck GPS data to study inter-arrival duration, defined as the time between arrivals at a destination of two successive vehicles operated by the same carrier. Destinations were separated into market segments: (I) frequently-visited destinations, (2) regularly-scheduled destinations, and (3) unscheduled destinations, based on visit frequency and regularity. Inter-arrival duration was modelled using multilevel ordered probit and multilevel multinomial logit models. Market segmentation improved modelling results, and multilevel models performed better than single level models. Results showed a wide variation in shipping behavior of commercial establishments and that many firms do not follow consistent shipping schedules.

• 出版日期2013-9