There’s no secret that many small delivery fleets use Google Maps for their driving routes. It’s widely known thanks to Google’s infrastructure; it’s free, simple, and most drivers already have it on their phones. At first glance, it looks like the perfect app to plan your driving routes and get from point to point. But,…
If you’re in the logistics business, you have heard of MapQuest. It’s a basic and familiar tool for planning routes. It works fine if you only have a few stops. However, when your business grows and you start handling more stops and more drivers, it falls short, and you need to start looking for MapQuest…
Route planning software helps businesses deliver faster, spend less on fuel, and keep customers happy. Two great tools are Logistia Route Planner and RouteXL. In this post, we’ll compare them side by side so you can pick the one that fits your business best. We tried our best to give RouteXL a fair review, since…
In simple terms, route optimization refers to finding the most efficient and effective way to travel from one stop to another. It helps drivers avoid wasting time, fuel, and energy. And for any business that delivers products or services to many addresses, smart routes do matter. They make the difference between on-time and delays, cost…
Whether you’re delivering food, beverages, furniture, or other products, last-mile delivery is the final step in getting the products into the customer’s hands. Last-mile delivery accounts for up to 53% of total shipping costs, making it the most crucial and expensive part of the supply chain. How you handle last-mile delivery can significantly impact customer…
Customers expect respect from the businesses they place orders. They want fast, reliable, and transparent deliveries. Today’s customers don’t want to wonder when their package will arrive or keep calling customer support for updates. That’s where a delivery tracking link makes a difference. A simple tracking link you send your customers allows them to see…
Businesses that rely on deliveries or field operations often struggle with route planning. When routes are assigned on the spot, it leads to delays, inefficiencies, and higher operational costs. Drivers may take longer to start their shifts, fuel usage increases due to poorly optimized routes, and customers receive inconsistent service. Scheduling routes in advance solves…
Planning routes for multiple drivers is harder than it looks. Not every driver has the same vehicle, shift schedule, or delivery area. But many businesses still use one-size-fits-all routing, which leads to delays (drivers stuck with unrealistic schedules), wasted fuel (more miles than needed), and frustrated drivers (overloaded routes and long hours). Custom driver settings…
Imagine having to organize routes with pickup orders and delivery orders. How would you start optimizing the routes? Would you be able to do it in under a few minutes? That would be impossible, especially if you need to account for vehicle capacity, driver schedule, delivery windows, custom requests, and so many others. The solution…
Every dollar matters when running a business, even more when it’s a dedicated delivery business. Taking toll roads and long highways can seem small at first, but they pile up quickly and eat into the profits. The good news? You can cut these costs without slowing down deliveries. Smarter route planning can you in avoiding…
