Route optimization


Route Planning Overview
Save time and money through fleet route optimization
Route planning software designs dynamic routes to help with multi-stop route planning, appointment scheduling and delivery route planning.
Plan stops efficiently with automated route scheduling software.
Reduce fuel, mileage and time with optimized delivery routes.
Make better use of resources with dynamic routing adjustments.


Real time updates
Optimize routes in real time with fleet territories

Increase productivity
More productive planning through fleet routing software

Boost efficiency
Boost fleet efficiency through dynamic route planning

Route planning
Get up and running quickly with easy route planning software
Plan faster multi-stop routes
Find efficient routes based on business priorities - our route planning software speeds the daily process of route planning, allowing you to evaluate more options in less time.
Automated optimized adjustments
As the day unfolds, dynamic route planning software makes optimized adjustments on the fly so your fleet doesn’t waste time and mileage figuring it out.
Cost-effective appointment scheduling
Optimize and organize appointments and schedules with route planning software that matches job needs to available workers and equipment. You can also adapt to last minute changes, resequence routes and provide better ETAs.
RouteCloud algorithm
The route planning secret lies in our innovative RouteCloud algorithm that evaluates millions of route options, using powerful cloud-based computers, to quickly find the best multi-stop route for your drivers to get from one job to the next, no matter how complex your setup might be.
Case study
DiPinto Brothers Transportation slashes payroll costs with GPS fleet tracking

Now all our deliveries are being made on time, so our customers are happy and will keep working with us. Also, our drivers are back at a decent time so we are spending less on overtime.
Features
Accurate results
Our automated route planning software is more accurate than other route planning solutions, which means less time spent fine-tuning the results.
Dynamic route software
Don’t let last-minute changes – cancelled orders, sick drivers or new jobs – derail your optimized route planning with dynamic routing that accommodates disruptions.
Emergency dispatch
When something comes up suddenly you need fleet routing software to know right away which driver to dispatch based on who’s the closest, and who has the right skills and the right vehicle.
Faster routes
Routing software is more than 50% faster than traditional route planning tools. Evaluate more options in less time to find the very best routes.
Powerful route planning optimization
Our heuristic algorithms can quickly calculate the most efficient routes for your drivers and reduce average mileage by 10%. Source: The Route Planning Software category also includes a usability index, for which Verizon Connect took top honors with a score of 8.76. In terms of usability, 88% rate it easy to use.
Precise job costing
Factor in all associated costs when route planning – fixed and per-mile, labor, overtime, even accommodation for overnight trips.
Reliable ETAs
Deliver amazing customer service that drives new business through loyalty and referrals with monitored ETAs in real time. Offer cost-effective ETAs and tight time windows.
Route plan vs. actual
Know how drivers are performing with visual plan vs. actual Gantt charts for each mobile worker. Quickly identify areas where the route planning needs fine-tuning or drivers need to be coached.
Frequently asked questions
What is route planning?
Route planning software takes the hassle out of manually planning and coordinating the sequence of your daily jobs. The goal is for your drivers to be able to do more work with fewer resources, in fewer miles, using less fuel. Finding the best route planning software for your business can help you plan to dispatch the right vehicle and the right driver to the right job at the right time.
What is route optimization?
Robust route optimization software includes GPS tracking capabilities and advanced reporting features. This helps dispatchers limit unplanned stops, reduce mileage and last-mile delivery delays, and plan more fuel efficient routes.
Why is route planning important?
By utilizing route planning software, you can save on fuel costs, boost overall profits, and provide better ETAs and customer service. Multi-stop route planning can help you schedule your jobs in a logical order, so you can make more efficient use of your vehicles, assets and crew.
What are the benefits of route planning?
An advanced route planning software helps you plan, analyze, create and deliver profitable route strategies for your mobile workforce. You can reduce the total number of routes and miles driven, which saves on fuel costs, reduces wear and tear on your vehicles and helps prevent unnecessary overtime. Automated routing software can quickly assign new jobs where they make the most sense, helping to save your dispatchers time and improve utilization.
With fleet routing sofrware you can also adapt to last minute changes, resequence routes and provide better ETAs. Faster communication can help improve safety on the road, increase the productivity of your delivery operations and give your customers a better experience by helping you provide better time windows and ETAs.
How does route planning with Verizon Connect work?
Verizon Connect uses the RouteCloud application programming interface (API) to determine the most efficient sequence of truck route planning. With access to massive cloud-computing power, advanced logic and historical patterns, our route planning software analyzes the different route sequences, taking into account the job data and variables you enter (e.g. capacity, equipment, certifications and more). The fleet routing software then given options for an efficient sequence for your routes.
Does Verizon Connect software allow for multi-stop route planning?
Yes. Our route planning software will help optimize your selected jobs by reordering the stops (except for the start and end points) to create the fewest, densest and lowest-cost routes possible. You can also set a limit on the number of routes to get your jobs done efficiently. Our truck routing software can help you get the right vehicle and the right technician to the right job.
Does Verizon Connect route planning software provide directions to each stop?
No. If you need directions, the Verizon Connect Navigation mobile app provides truck-legal, turn-by-turn directions that consider weight, size, load, traffic, closed roads and more for your drivers. Verizon Connect fleet management solutions do more than simply give you directions from point A to point B based on current conditions, like Google Maps.
What features make Verizon Connect route planning software right for my company?
Our innovative route planning software was created with commercial, industry standard truck route planning in mind.
Start your day by checking alternative routes using “what if” modeling without altering current plans. Our solution recommends the best sequence of stops for your jobs, based on the dozens of variables you can enter and historical traffic patterns. It even includes time windows for when your vehicles will be at customer locations, and provides estimated distances, durations and costs. You can also receive near real-time alerts on your computer or mobile device (Android and Apple iOS) and respond quickly if problems arise throughout the day.
