Routes List – Route Planner Last Mile Route Management

Your Route4Me Routes screen is a centralized database where you can store and easily manage hundreds of thousands of planned, optimized, and scheduled last-mile routes. Specifically, you can search routes by various attributes, track route progress and order statuses in real-time, assign drivers and vehicles to routes, dispatch routes, reschedule routes, edit routes, and more. Additionally, your Routes screen lets you see, manage, and track the progress of the routes optimized by you and your sub-users. For example, you can see and manage routes planned by Route Planners and track the progress on the routes driven and completed by drivers and field members. Learn more about Route4Me’s Team Hierarchy and user permissions.

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Using Route4Me's Route Planner Routes List for last mile route management and real-time multi-stop route progress tracking.

 

 

Dispatch Mode – Routes View Mode

The Dispatch Mode view mode groups routes by the Route Start Date. Specifically, this view mode shows routes with the Earliest Start Date at the top of your Routes screen and routes with the Latest Start Date at the bottom of the list:

  1. Select the “Dispatch Mode” view mode in the top right corner of your Routes screen.
  2. Adjust the “Start Date” filter to see routes that are scheduled to start within the specific time frame. By default, this filter shows routes that start 15 days before and 15 days following the present date.
  3. Adjust additional filters: Created Date (routes created within the selected time frame), assigned User (Driver) and Vehicle, and Route Status. If you close the additional filters bar, you can use additional filters by clicking on the filters icon in the search field.

Additionally, you can click on the “Start Time” column to sort routes from the Earliest Start Time to the Latest Start Time and vice versa. Furthermore, in this view mode, routes are divided by the same Start Date sections, where each section shows how many routes start on the given date. Accordingly, to hide or open a specific section, click on the arrow icon next to this section.

Dispatch Mode route planner routes list view mode shows routes by route start time.

 

Recently Created – Routes View Mode

The Recently Created view mode groups routes by their Route Created Date. Specifically, this view mode shows the most Recently Created Routes at the top of your Routes screen and Earlier Created Routes at the bottom of the list:

  1. Select the “Recently Created” view mode in the top right corner of your Routes screen.
  2. Adjust the “Created Date” filter to see the routes that have been created within the specific time frame.
  3. Adjust additional filters: Start Date (routes that start within the selected time frame), assigned User (Driver) and Vehicle, and Route Status. If you close the additional filters bar, you can use additional filters by clicking on the filters icon in the search field.

Additionally, you can click on the “Created Date” column to sort routes from the most Recently Created Routes to Earlier Created Routes and vice versa.

Recently Created route planner routes list view mode shows routes by route creation date.

 

Sort Routes by Column

After selecting the preferred view mode and applying additional filters, you can easily sort all displayed routes by a specific column. To do so, simply click on the arrow icon next to the preferred column to sort all displayed routes from the highest value in this column to the lowest or vice versa. NOTE: You can sort your Routes screen by one column at a time – sorting by a specific column overrides the previous column sorting.

Sort optimized routes in Route Planner Routes List by column name from highest to lowest and vice versa.

 

Search Routes by Route Attributes

Routes screen’s flexible route search enables you to quickly search through hundreds of thousands of routes and find the route you need in seconds. Specifically, you can search for your routes by route details, order information, customer details, etc. To search for a route, simply input a specific attribute associated with the route into the search in the top right corner of your Routes screen.

Use Route Planner Routes List search to find routes by route name, order information, customer details, and more.

For example, you can search for a route by the Invoice Number associated with a specific stop on the route. Accordingly, the search will find the route that includes the route stop that has the respective Invoice Number associated with it. Below, you can find the list of the available attributes you can use to search for routes.

Search DetailsAvailable Search Attributes
Route DetailsRoute name, route ID, assigned vehicle ID.
Order DetailsInvoice number, reference number.
Stop DetailsStop alias, stop address, note contents, custom note contents.
Customer DetailsFirst name, last name, phone number, email address, customer PO, custom Group ID.
Custom DataAny Custom Data attached to any route stop. Learn more about route stops Custom Data.

 

Configure Columns To Customize Routes Screen

For more efficiency, you can easily customize what data you want to see on your Routes screen and how this data is displayed. To do so, click on the table settings icon in the top right corner. Next, in the “Configure Columns” window, check boxes next to the columns that you want to display on your Routes screen. Additionally, you can customize the order in which the selected columns are displayed by dragging and dropping column names.

NOTE: For your convenience, your custom column selection and column order are saved and automatically open when you sign in to your account. Equally important, your column selection and column order need to be customized separately in the Dispatch Mode and Recently Created view modes.

Configure route data columns and customize columns order in Route4Me Route Planner Routes List.

 

Columns Descriptions On Routes Screen

Below, you can find the list of the available Routes screen columns and their descriptions.

Route planner routes list column descriptions for route status, distance, progress, scheduled start time, and more.

Column NameColumn Description
Route NameName of the route. This column can’t be hidden from the Routes screen when configuring columns.
StatusCurrent status of the route. Specifically, routes can have one of the following statuses: NewStarted, or Finished. When a route is optimized, it is assigned the New route status. Next, the route can be set to the Started and Finished statuses by the assigned driver or team member from their connected Route4Me mobile app. Additionally, learn more about route statuses further in this guide.
Start TimeTime and date when the route is scheduled to start (Scheduled For date).
ProgressShows how many stops on the route have been visited by the assigned driver. Specifically, when a route stop is marked as Arrived by the assigned driver from their connected Route4Me mobile app, the route’s progress is automatically updated on your Routes screen in real-time. Furthermore, route progress can be updated when route stops are Detected as Visited. Additionally, learn more about the route progress further in this guide.
Stop StatusWhen the driver or team member assigned to the route sets a specific status to a route stop from their connected Route4Me mobile app, it is automatically updated on your Routes screen in real-time. In short, route stops can have one of the following statuses: New, Skipped, Failed, and Done. Additionally, learn more about route stop statuses further in this guide.
StopsNumber of stops included in to the route, excluding the route’s start address or depot and including the route’s last stop.
DistanceTotal estimated travel distance of the route.
DurationTotal estimated route time duration, including total route travel time and total route service time.
DispatchedAllows marking routes as Dispatched and shows when routes were marked as Dispatched. Routes can be marked as Dispatched to send automated SMS and Email notifications to customers on the route. Additionally, routes can be dispatched and sent to the connected telematics vendors. You can learn more about dispatching routes further in this guide.
Created DateThe date when the route was planned and optimized. This column is available in the Recently Created view mode only.

 

Assign Vehicles And Drivers To Routes

To dispatch a route to a driver or vehicle, assign the preferred driver (user) or vehicle to the given route. Once the driver is assigned to the route, this route will automatically become available on their connected Route4Me mobile app in real-time. Accordingly, when the assigned driver and vehicle complete their routes, their route progress will be automatically synced to your Routes screen in real-time. Learn more about tracking route progress on your Routes screen further in this guide.

So, to assign a driver or a team member to a route, click on the “Assign Driver” button next to the route and then select the preferred driver (user). Similarly, to assign a vehicle to a route, click on the “Assign Vehicle” button next to the route and then select the preferred vehicle. After that, the name of the assigned driver and vehicle will be displayed next to the given route.

To assign the same driver and vehicle to multiple routes at a time, select the preferred routes by checking boxes next to them. Next, go to “Edit” at the top of the screen and then select the preferred option.

Assign vehicles and drivers to routes in the Route4Me Route Planner Routes List.

 

Route Statuses On Routes Screen

In the “Status” column, you can track when drivers and other team members start and finish their routes in real-time. Specifically, when the driver assigned to the route sets status to their route from their connected Route4Me mobile app, it automatically becomes available on your Routes screen in real-time. Below, you can find the list of the available route statuses.

Route Planner Routes List route statuses for new routes, started routes and finished routes.

Route StatusStatus Description
NewRoute was planned, optimized, scheduled, became available on your Routes screen, and hasn’t been assigned a status yet.
StartedRoute was Marked as Started from the connected Route4Me mobile app by the assigned driver or team member.
FinishedRoute was Marked as Ended from the connected Route4Me mobile app by the assigned driver or team member.

 

Route Progress On Routes Screen

In the “Progress” column, you can easily track the progress of all your routes in real-time. Specifically, when the driver assigned to the route marks route stops as “Visited” from the connected Route4Me mobile app, the route progress is automatically updated on your Routes screen in real-time.

Additionally, route progress can be automatically updated when the geofences around route stops are entered by the driver who is using the Route4Me mobile app or a connected telematics device. Specifically, when the driver enters geofences, stops are Detected as Visited, and the route progress is automatically updated on your Routes screen in real-time.

Route Planner Routes List route progress shows how many stops on a route were visited and how many stops are left not visited.

 

Stops Statuses On Routes Screen

In the “Stop Status” column, you can check what statuses have been assigned to stops on the route. Specifically, when a driver assigned to the route sets status to a stop, this status is automatically synced and displayed on your Routes screen in real-time. This way, you can easily track how many stops on your routes were skipped, failed, and successfully visited.

By default, stops can have the “New” and “Completed” stop statuses. Additionally, stops can be assigned the “Skipped” and “Failed” statuses. To use the “Skipped” and “Failed” stop statuses, reach out to your Route4Me Routing Expert or Contact Route4Me Support. Below, you can find descriptions of the available stop statuses.

Route Planner Routes List stops statuses for not visited, visited, failed, skipped, and completed route stops.

Stop StatusStatus Description
NewStop hasn’t been assigned a status yet.
FailedStop was Marked as Failed from the connected Route4Me mobile app by the assigned driver or team member.
SkippedStop was Marked as Skipped from the connected Route4Me mobile app by the assigned driver or team member.
CompletedStop was Marked as Visited and Done from the connected Route4Me mobile app by the assigned driver or team member. 

 

Preview Routes Map On Routes Screen

For your convenience, you can preview routes without having to open them. To preview a mini-map of a route, click on the eye icon next to the preferred route.

Preview routes on a route map in Route4Me Route Planner Routes List.

 

Actions – Manage Routes On Routes Screen

To edit or manage a specific route on your Routes screen, click on the menu icon next to the preferred route and then select the preferred action. Alternatively, right-click on the preferred route and then select one of the available actions. Below, you can find the list of available actions for managing your routes. Please note that additional actions can be added to your account.

Using Route Planner Routes List Actions to manage planned routes, open routes, reschedule routes, and more.

ActionAction Description
Open RouteOpen the route in the Route Editor in a new tab. Route4Me’s Route Editor lets you view the route on the interactive map, track route progress, check order information and customer details, edit route stops, and much more.
RenameChange the name of the route.
RescheduleReschedule the route for another preferred Route Start Time and Date.
DuplicateDuplicate the route to create an identical copy of the route without copying the current progress of the route.
Create Recurring ScheduleUse the selected route as a template to be automatically planned and dispatched based on a custom recurring schedule. To use this feature, enable the Recurring Routing Add-On for your account in the Feature Manager. Additionally, learn more about Scheduled and Recurring Routing.
Insert Break(s)Insert break stops into the route. To use this feature, enable the Driver Breaks Add-On for your account in the Feature Manager. Additionally, learn more about inserting Driver Breaks into your routes.
ShareShare a public link to the route via SMS, Email, or copy the route’s URL manually. When sharing a route, you share a public URL of the route that allows the viewer to see the route but doesn’t allow them to modify the route.
PrintOpen the route’s Dynamic Route Manifest and customize the version of the route manifest you want to print.
Export Customize your route export and download the preferred route data in a CSV file.
Delete RouteDelete the route. Additionally, learn more about restoring deleted routes using your Account Optimizations.

 

Bulk Actions – Manage Multiple Routes At A Time

To manage multiple routes at a time, select the preferred routes by checking boxes next to them. Next, click on the “Bulk Actions” drop-down list and then select the preferred action. Below, you can find the list of the available actions for managing multiple routes at a time. Please note that additional actions can be added to your account.

Route Planner Routes List Bulk Actions for managing and rescheduling multiple routes at a time.

Bulk ActionAction Description
RescheduleReschedule the selected routes for another preferred Route Start Time and Date.
DispatchMark the selected routes as Dispatched to send automated SMS and Email notifications to customers on the dispatched routes. Moreover, you can dispatch routes and send them to a connected telematics vendor. Additionally, learn more about dispatching routes further in this guide.
View Routes MapOpen the selected routes on Route4Me’s Routes Map, where you can simultaneously view and manage multiple routes. Specifically, view the selected routes side-by-side on the map, check routes’ aggregated metrics and KPIs, move stops between routes using the timeline, and more.
Merge RoutesMerge the selected routes into a single route. 
Export Customize your route export and download the preferred data of the selected routes in a CSV file.
DeleteDelete the selected routes. Additionally, learn more about restoring deleted routes using your Account Optimizations.

 

Dispatch Routes From Routes Screen

To dispatch a route, switch on the respective toggle in the “Dispatched” column next to the preferred route. Dispatching a route triggers the Scheduled Customer Notifications and Alerts. Specifically, it automatically sends customized SMS and Email notifications to customers on the dispatched route.

Additionally, when a telematics vehicle is assigned to a route, and this route is dispatched, the route can be automatically sent to the connected telematics vendor. Learn more about connecting telematics vendors to your Route4Me account and dispatching routes to telematics vehicles.

Dispatch routes from the Route Planner Routes List to send automated notifications to customers on scheduled routes.

 

 

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