What does ATD stand for in road freight logistics?

ATD stands for Actual Time of Departure, the real time at which a vehicle leaves its point of origin. It is the counterpart to the actual arrival (ATA) and is recorded at the moment of departure.

ATD vs ATA vs ETA

• ATD (Actual Time of Departure): the actual departure time from the origin.
• ATA (Actual Time of Arrival): the actual arrival time at the destination.
• ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival): the arrival time estimated in advance.

From the ATD you can calculate the remaining driving time and keep the ETA continuously updated.

Why ATD matters to dispatchers

ATD shows when a tour actually started, supports performance measurement of drivers and subcontractors, and billing by actual times. It is captured through IMPARGO GPS tracking, which logs departure and arrival at each stop automatically.