Truck Cycle Time Field Measurement Excel Template

Truck cycle time measurement is fundamental to haulage optimization in surface mining, where haul costs typically represent 40-60% of total operating costs. This Excel template provides a structured framework for capturing time-stamped data at each cycle phase, enabling production engineers to identify bottlenecks, quantify variability, and develop targeted improvement strategies. The template incorporates automatic calculation of key performance indicators including mean cycle time, coefficient of variation, queue time at shovel and dump, effective travel speed by haul route segment, and payload-ton-kilometers-per-liter efficiency metrics. Advanced features include Pareto analysis of delay causes, regression modeling of cycle time versus haul distance and grade, and shift-level productivity dashboards. The data supports fleet sizing calculations, dispatch algorithm validation, and economic evaluation of haul road improvements. Digital versions integrate with mine dispatch systems (e.g., Modular Mining, Wenco) for automated data capture, while manual versions support operations without fleet management systems.