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Help Looking for a reliable Route Planning app for the U.S.

Mikestony

Mikestony

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So, I am looking for a (preferably free) app to plan delivery routes in the most time efficient way.

I did look into google maps but all that does is allow you to enter multiple stops but it doesn't tell you the best, shortest, efficient route.

I also saw several google search results for software, which I am not opposed to, but would rather it be free or low cost. Hence my request for an app. Maybe my search queries are not specific enough but I can't seem to find what I'm looking for.

I did find some apps in the PlayStore, but instead of downloading each of them and trying them out (ain't nobody got time for that :p ), I thought I'd ask here if one app was better than another etc.
One that looks promising (based on the description) was Road Warrior Route Planner.

Again, I am not opposed to some computer software if it is low cost or free:)
 
My step dad always relied on PC-Miler for truch routing as it included restrictions (height / weight / hazardous materials) in routing. CoPilot's trucking app is based on PC-Miler, and I use the car version and it works great. Car version for North America is ~$10. I think the truck version is much more ($100+???). Anyway, maybe worth a look, may not be at all what you are after.

https://copilotgps.com/us/truck-navigation/
 
I use Google voice with Google maps and always shows directions to with the shortest route also accounts for construction zones
 
Dannydet said:
I use Google voice with Google maps and always shows directions to with the shortest route also accounts for construction zones
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Hmm, I've tried the Google Maps thing, adding several destination points but it will not plan the shortest route from point "A" to point "D". It will only direct me from point A to B to C to D even though point D is closer to point A, follow? :)

Edit: unless I'm totally missing something in Google Maps....which could very well be as I get frustrated too easily sometimes :(
 
I get where your coming from. I really only use it for A to B destinations, never multiple spots.
Could you be able to use it for single destinations instead?
 
Dannydet said:
I get where your coming from. I really only use it for A to B destinations, never multiple spots.
Could you be able to use it for single destinations instead?
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Yes, that I do when we get a service call, but sometimes the same truck will make several deliveries or pickups along the way back etc.
 
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