# DC Velocity: Route optimization saves the day

Posted Jan 22, 2026

DC Velocity on how Brazilian beverage distributor Grupo Petrópolis is using Descartes’ routing and fleet management solution to achieve an on-time delivery rate of 98%, reduce overtime hours by 9%, and decrease fuel consumption by 5% — creating more efficient and sustainable fleet operations across 160 locations and 2,900 vehicles.

[Read more on dcvelocity.com](https://www.dcvelocity.com/transportation/route-optimization-saves-the-day)

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