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How do I add a driver to EasyRoutes?

Invite drivers from the Drivers & Vehicles tab of your EasyRoutes navigation menu. Enter a driver's phone number and they’ll receive a link to install and sign in to the app.

See: Adding a Driver

Can I print packing slips in bulk?

Yes. Bulk print all packing slips for a route in one action: open the route, click Print, check Packing slips, and print or download directly.

See: Bulk Printing · Packing Slips

Where can drivers download the EasyRoutes Delivery Driver app?

The EasyRoutes Delivery Driver app is available for iOS and Android. Use our official download links to install and sign in with your driver phone number.

See: Where can I download the EasyRoutes Delivery Driver app?

Does EasyRoutes support real-time updates for BigCommerce orders?

Yes, via Zapier or API integrations. See: Zapier Guide

Can proof of delivery items be shared with customers?

Yes. You can show proof of delivery items (photos, e‑signature timestamp, and driver notes) on customer tracking pages and include links in email/SMS notifications. Configure this from your EasyRoutes Settings, in the Order Tracking and Customer Notifications tabs.

See: Sharing Proof of Delivery · Order Tracking Pages

Does EasyRoutes keep a history of my past routes?

Yes. The Routes page shows unstarted, in‑progress, completed, and archived routes. Filter by status or date to find older runs.

See: See old orders or routes

How do my route planners and other staff access EasyRoutes?

EasyRoutes for Shopify is embedded in the Shopify Admin — team members with Shopify access can open EasyRoutes from the admin navigation or search. EasyRoutes for Web uses a standalone login; admins can invite additional users to collaborate with specific permissions. Both products let you control who can plan routes, dispatch, and manage drivers.

See: Getting started · Add collaborators

How do I import Wix orders into EasyRoutes?

Yes. Export your Wix orders to CSV, then upload them into EasyRoutes. See: Wix Import Guide

How do I manage my drivers?

You can add, remove, and switch drivers in a way that is flexible with your business at anytime from within EasyRoutes. If you need more active drivers, then you'll need to add more drivers on your plan.

See: Add a driver · Activate/deactivate drivers

Can drivers self-assign routes?

Yes. Generate a dispatch link that lets eligible drivers claim a route themselves; the first to claim becomes the assigned driver.

See: Driver Self‑Assign

How is real-time driver location shared with customers?

You can show a live GPS pin on customer tracking pages when the driver is approaching. Configure this in EasyRoutes Settings → Order tracking and pair with email/SMS notifications for maximum visibility.

See: Real-Time Driver Location Tracking · Order Tracking Pages

What triggers does EasyRoutes provide in Zapier?

Zapier supports triggers like “Route Updated” and “Stop Status Updated” from EasyRoutes. See: Zapier Guide

How do drivers sign in to the app?

Drivers sign in with the phone number used when they were added as a driver. They’ll receive an SMS code and can then access assigned routes.

See: How do I sign in or sign up?

Can drivers update order statuses from the app?

Yes. Drivers can mark stops as Out for Delivery, Delivered, or Attempted and attach proof of delivery from the mobile app.

See: Marking orders as Delivered

What data does Delivery Analytics provide?

Delivery Analytics shows totals and trends for stops and routes, including completed vs. missed deliveries, average delivery time, per‑driver performance, and route metrics over a chosen period.

See: Delivery Analytics

How does EasyRoutes optimize my delivery routes?

EasyRoutes optimizes deliveries using your selected orders, start & end locations, stop time intervals, time windows, and route limits. You can balance routes, respect capacities, and re‑optimize as plans change.

See: Route Options · EasyRoutes 101

Can I set specific start or end locations for my routes?

Yes. Define custom start and end points per route so planning and ETAs include travel to and from these locations. Supported in EasyRoutes for Shopify and EasyRoutes for Web.

See: Start/End Locations

Who should use EasyRoutes for Shopify?

EasyRoutes for Shopify is best suited for merchants who already sell goods or services within the Shopify ecosystem.  Users can plan optimized delivery routes with all orders received through their Shopify storefront, created via draft orders, or imported manually as custom stops.

EasyRoutes for Shopify integrates seamlessly with the Shopify Admin and dozens of leading third-party apps, making it the ideal choice for Shopify merchants seeking a streamlined local delivery solution.

How are same-day changes handled?

Add or remove stops on existing routes, then re‑optimize to refresh ETAs and send updates to the driver app. Changes can be made anytime during the day.

See: Add orders/stops · Re‑optimize routes

Can EasyRoutes import orders from spreadsheets?

Yes. Import orders by CSV in Shopify or Web, including item‑level quantities and weights for capacity planning.

See: CSV Import

Will EasyRoutes add tracking links to my Shopify orders?

Yes. When you fulfill through EasyRoutes, a tracking link is added to the Shopify fulfillment so customers can follow their delivery from their order status page.

See: Tracking Pages & Links

Can I export my routes for reporting or analysis?

Yes. Export route and stop data — including links to proof of delivery — to CSV for reconciliation or further analysis with external tools.

See: Export routes/stops

Does EasyRoutes integrate with Xero?

Yes. You can connect Xero invoices to EasyRoutes via CSV export, Zapier, or the EasyRoutes API. See: Xero Import Guide

Does EasyRoutes support SMS delivery notifications?

Yes. EasyRoutes Premium and Enterprise plans support branded SMS notifications with usage‑based pricing per message segment. Configure templates and funding in Settings.

See: EasyRoutes SMS Pricing · Delivery Notifications

Can EasyRoutes integrate with other business tools?

Yes. Use the EasyRoutes API, webhooks, and Zapier to connect ERPs/CRMs/WMS or automate tasks without code.

See: API Getting Started · Webhooks & Zapier

Can I manage cash-on-delivery orders?

Yes. Flag COD stops for payment collection and document hand‑off with proof of delivery and route exports.

See: Cash on Delivery