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How is real-time driver location displayed to 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

Can I continue to use Shopify delivery notifications?

Yes. You can use Shopify’s built‑in Local Delivery/Shipping notifications instead of (or alongside) EasyRoutes email/SMS. Avoid duplicate sends by disabling overlapping templates.

See: Delivery Notifications

Can I manage recurring deliveries?

Yes. Automate with Workflows to create routes on a custom, recurring schedule, or duplicate prior routes and re‑use their settings/stops in just a few clicks.

See: Workflows · Duplicate routes

Can I schedule routes in advance to share ETAs?

Yes. Schedule routes for specific dates/times, and ETAs will be calculated for each stop on a route. These ETAs can be shared via customer tracking links and email/SMS delivery notifications.

See: Route Scheduling & ETAs

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

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?

Can I schedule routes early and share ETAs in advance?

Yes. Schedule routes for specific dates/times, and ETAs will be calculated for each stop on a route. These ETAs can be shared via customer tracking links and email/SMS delivery notifications.

See: Route Scheduling & ETAs

Can I track driver performance?

Yes. Delivery Analytics reports completion rates, average delivery times, and success rates; filter by driver or date and export to CSV.

See: Analytics

How are driver seats billed?

Billing is seat‑based. Pay only for the number of active driver seats, and assign seats to any drivers in your roster and toggle seats on/off as needed. Charges are prorated when you add or remove seats mid‑cycle.

See: Managing Seats · Prorated Billing

Is EasyRoutes multilingual?

Yes. Tracking pages and customer notifications can be customized in your preferred language; order data is shown in the language received from your system.

See: Is EasyRoutes available in my language?

How does EasyRoutes pricing work?

Pricing is based on plan tier plus the number of active driver seats; optional SMS is usage‑based. Scale seats up/down anytime.

See: Pricing · Pricing & Plans FAQ

Does EasyRoutes support webhooks?

Yes. EasyRoutes webhooks send real‑time route and stop updates to your systems. You can also connect them to Zapier to automate workflows without code.

See: Webhooks & Zapier

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?

Can I balance stops evenly across multiple routes?

Yes. Enable Balance routes to distribute stops as evenly as possible across multiple routes/drivers while respecting other route constraints (like time windows, or item/weight limits).

See: Balance routes · How many routes?

Can I track my drivers in real-time?

Yes. Enable Real‑Time Tracking in Settings → Driver settings (Premium/Enterprise subscription plans) to view live driver location and progress in the Tracking tab of any route.

See: Real‑Time Tracking

Can I re-optimize a route after it’s created?

Yes. Re‑optimize at any time — after adding or removing stops, changing stop priorities, editing route options, or balancing loads. Drivers can also re-optimize routes delivered out of order, or re‑order stops if enabled from your EasyRoutes Settings.

See: Re‑optimize a route · Re‑ordering stops

Can I get started with EasyRoutes quickly?

Most teams connect, fetch orders, and create their first optimized route in under an hour. Follow the Getting Started guide found on the EasyRoutes support portal to reach your “aha” moment fast.

See: Getting Started

Can I use EasyRoutes at multiple locations?

Yes. Manage deliveries for multiple depots/warehouses from one account. Create routes with different start/end locations and assign drivers per hub.

See: Delivering from multiple locations

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

Can I balance stops evenly across multiple routes?

Yes. Enable Balance routes to distribute stops as evenly as possible across multiple routes/drivers while respecting other route constraints (like time windows, or item/weight limits).

See: Balance routes · How many routes?

Can EasyRoutes optimize multi-day deliveries?

Yes. Schedule routes across multiple days with configured start times/locations and add an overnight driver break to maintain accurate ETAs.

See: Multi‑Day Scheduling

How often is analytics data updated?

Analytics updates as delivery events are recorded. Refresh the Analytics page to see the latest numbers; event details also appear in each route’s Activity Feed.

See: Delivery Analytics · Activity Feed

Can I group routes together for easier dispatching?

Yes. Route Groups let you create, monitor, and dispatch multiple routes at once, and track all drivers within the group on one map view.

See: Route Groups

Can I auto‑dispatch routes?

Yes. If a scheduled start time is set, routes can be auto‑assigned and dispatched to the selected driver when created.

See: Auto‑Dispatch

Can I track multiple routes at once?

Yes. Open a Route Group to view multiple live driver locations and statuses on one screen; each driver pin is colour‑coded by route.

See: Real-Time Driver Location Tracking · Route Groups

How do I authenticate API requests?

Use an access token generated from your EasyRoutes account and include it with each request per the API Getting Started guide found in the EasyRoutes support portal.

See: API Getting Started

Can I route Shopify Local Delivery and Pickup orders?

Yes. EasyRoutes supports Shopify Local Delivery and can include Pickup orders on routes when you need a driver or staff task at your store or pickup point. Local Delivery instructions appear directly on the stop when available.

See: Viewing Local Delivery Instructions

Can I send tracking links via SMS?

Absolutely. Add tracking links to SMS notifications (available on Premium/Enterprise subscription plans) so customers can follow their delivery. Usage‑based fees apply.

See: SMS Notifications · SMS Pricing

Can I integrate EasyRoutes 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 the API update route status?

Yes. The API can update stops and routes (e.g., mark delivered/attempted, assign/dispatch, or edit route details), which can trigger notifications if enabled.

See: API Getting Started · Routes API

How do I manage my active 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 upload proof from their phone gallery?

Yes. If enabled in Driver Settings, drivers can upload photos from the device gallery — handy for low‑connectivity deliveries — then the app syncs them when online.

See: Uploading from Gallery

What information can I see in real-time tracking as an admin?

The route’s Tracking tab shows live driver location, recent path, next/current stop, and real‑time stop status, completion times, and proof of delivery events.

See: Real-Time Driver Location Tracking · Activity Feed

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 I connect EasyRoutes to Zapier?

Yes. Send EasyRoutes webhook events into Zapier and build no‑code workflows (e.g., update Sheets, post to Slack, send emails).

See: Zapier Integration

Can I delete or archive old routes?

Yes. You can archive routes to tidy up your route list but retain them for reference, or permanently delete them from your route history. Use the checkboxes to select desired routes from the Routes page, and use the actions menu to archive or delete. Archived routes retain proof of delivery and analytics.

See: Archive/Delete Routes

What events are shown in the Activity Feed?

Events include route creation/updates, dispatch, driver assignments, stop status changes (Out for Delivery/Delivered/Attempted), and proof‑of‑delivery uploads.

See: Activity Feed Events

What types of proof of delivery can EasyRoutes capture?

EasyRoutes supports delivery photos, e‑signature, driver notes, and automatic timestamps (with GPS location when available) to provide a complete delivery record.

See: Proof of Delivery

Can multiple stores use a single EasyRoutes account?

Each EasyRoutes for Shopify install connects to a single Shopify store. To combine data, import stops via CSV/API/webhooks or use EasyRoutes for Web to plan with external sources.

See: Multiple Shopify stores

Can I import orders into EasyRoutes from spreadsheets?

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

See: CSV Import

Can I customize the notifications customers receive?

Yes. With the Premium plan and above, fully customize email/SMS: add your logo and colors, edit copy/variables, and choose which events send. Works for Shopify orders and imported/manual stops.

See: Delivery Notifications

Does EasyRoutes work with wholesale orders?

Yes. Any Shopify order (including wholesale and/or B2B) can be added to routes as long as it contains a shipping address. You can also correct addresses - or add one to stops without - prior to routing.

See: Shopify Items & Fulfillments · Add a missing address

Can I move orders between different routes?

Yes. Select stops on a route and choose Send to another route, or drag between routes on a Route Group. Re‑optimize after moving to refresh ETAs.

See: Move orders to another route

Does EasyRoutes automatically sync orders from Shopify?

Yes. New and updated Shopify orders flow into EasyRoutes automatically so your Orders page stays current for planning. If something looks off, refresh and check your date/location filters.

See: Shopify Items & Fulfillments

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?

How quickly can I get started?

Most teams connect, fetch orders, and create their first optimized route in under an hour. Follow the onboarding checklist to reach your “aha” moment fast.

See: Getting Started

Does the app provide turn‑by‑turn navigation?

Yes. Drivers can launch directions via Google Maps, Apple Maps, or Waze from each stop, and pick a default navigation app in their mobile app settings.

See: Selecting a Navigation App

Can I export customer delivery data?

Yes. Export route/stop data to CSVs with customer details, timestamps, and links to proof of delivery for record‑keeping or analysis.

See: Exporting Data

What types of proof of delivery can EasyRoutes capture?

EasyRoutes supports delivery photos, e‑signature, driver notes, and automatic timestamps (with GPS location when available) to provide a complete delivery record.

See: Proof of Delivery

Does EasyRoutes offer 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

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 track multiple routes at once?

Yes. Open a Route Group to view multiple live driver locations and statuses on one screen; each driver pin is colour‑coded by route.

See: Real-Time Driver Location Tracking · Route Groups

Does EasyRoutes have an API?

Yes. EasyRoutes offers a public API and webhooks for integrating with external systems or building custom automation.

See: API Getting Started · Routes API

Do I need a Premium plan to use the API?

Yes. API and webhooks are available on Premium and Enterprise plans.

See: API Guide · Pricing & Plans

Who should use EasyRoutes for Web?

Choose EasyRoutes for Web if you don’t use Shopify or prefer a standalone planner. Import orders from spreadsheets (CSV), connect webhook events to Zapier for no-code automations, or integrate directly with our API to push/pull data programmatically. It’s ideal for delivery teams moving off manual tools and wanting automation without switching e-commerce platforms.

See: Import orders from CSV · API: Getting Started · Zapier webhooks

Does EasyRoutes support different vehicle types/capacities when optimizing?

Yes. EasyRoutes supports Vehicle Profiles you can configure and assign to routes. EasyRoutes also supports capacity planning via item or weight limits per route. Use these with other options (like time windows, or custom start/end locations) to keep plans realistic and drivers on schedule.

See: Vehicle Profiles · Max items/weight per route · Commercial/GPX Export

Does EasyRoutes store customer data?

Yes — securely and for delivery operations only. Data handling follows our Privacy Policy; we don’t sell personal information and access is limited to providing our services.

See: Privacy Policy

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

Which plans include real-time driver tracking?

Real-time driver tracking is currently available on Premium and Enterprise plans for both EasyRoutes for Shopify and EasyRoutes for Web. Enable it in EasyRoutes Settings → Driver settings.

See: Real-Time Driver Location Tracking · Pricing & Plans FAQ

Can I notify customers of delivery delays with EasyRoutes?

Yes. Use the customizable Rescheduled notification (email/SMS) to explain delays, provide a new ETA/date, and include the tracking link.

See: Delivery Notifications

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

What types of proof of delivery can EasyRoutes capture?

EasyRoutes supports delivery photos, e‑signature, driver notes, and automatic timestamps (with GPS location when available) to provide a complete delivery record.

See: Proof of Delivery

Does the app provide turn-by-turn navigation?

Yes. Drivers can launch directions via Google Maps, Apple Maps, or Waze from each stop, and pick a default navigation app in their mobile app settings.

See: Selecting a Navigation App

Can I test the API in a sandbox environment?

We recommend using a test store or non‑production data for integration testing — e.g., draft orders or manual stops with your own contacts — before pushing to production.

See: API Getting Started

Can I track more than one route simultaneously?

Yes. Open a Route Group to view multiple live driver locations and statuses on one screen; each driver pin is colour‑coded by route.

See: Real-Time Driver Location Tracking · Route Groups

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

Can EasyRoutes connect to multiple Shopify stores?

Each EasyRoutes for Shopify install connects to a single Shopify store. To combine data from additional external sources, import stops via CSV, API, webhooks, or Zapier.

See: Multiple Shopify stores

Does EasyRoutes let me avoid tolls or u-turns?

Yes. Turn on settings to avoid toll roads and u‑turns from the Route Options panel. Enable these options before planning a route, or edit the route after creation and re‑optimize to see them reflected in your route.

See: Route Options

Is EasyRoutes good for same-day delivery?

Yes. Create routes in minutes, add last‑minute stops, and re‑optimize during the day. Dispatch instantly to drivers with live tracking and customer notifications.

See: Re‑optimize · Dispatch

Can I view missed delivery reasons?

Yes. Analytics shows counts of missed deliveries; individual stop pages display the reason provided by the driver (e.g., no answer, inaccessible).

See: Missed Delivery Reasons

Can I dispatch routes automatically?

Yes. If a scheduled start time is set, routes can be auto‑assigned and dispatched to the selected driver when created.

See: Auto‑Dispatch

Can I notify customers of delays with EasyRoutes?

Yes. Use the customizable Rescheduled notification (email/SMS) to explain delays, provide a new ETA/date, and include the tracking link.

See: Delivery Notifications

Can I re‑optimize a route after it’s created?

Yes. Re‑optimize at any time — after adding or removing stops, changing stop priorities, editing route options, or balancing loads. Drivers can also re-optimize routes delivered out of order, or re‑order stops if enabled from your EasyRoutes Settings.

See: Re‑optimize a route · Re‑ordering stops

Do SMS usage fees, prorated monthly subscriptions, and driver seats function the same way on both platforms?

Yes. SMS usage rates and monthly plan tiers are consistent between EasyRoutes for Shopify and EasyRoutes for Web (the Free tier is Shopify-only). Both use the same driver-seat model: you pay only for active seats and can toggle them on/off as staffing changes, with automatic proration for plan and seat adjustments.

See: SMS pricing · Pricing · Proration

What support options are available?

Self‑serve help docs and videos are available 24/7, with direct email support during business hours; Enterprise customers receive priority responses.

See: Help Center · Support tiers

Can I view analytics for a specific date range?

Yes. Use the date picker to select common presets (7/30 days) or a custom start and end date; Analytics refreshes to that range.

See: Filtering by Date

How accurate are ETAs?

ETAs use route distance, stop service times, and historical traffic, and they update during the day as drivers progress. Accuracy improves when addresses and time windows are clean.

See: Route Scheduling & ETAs

What information can I see in real-time tracking as an admin?

The route’s Tracking tab shows live driver location, recent path, next/current stop, and real‑time stop status, completion times, and proof of delivery events.

See: Real-Time Driver Location Tracking · Activity Feed

Can customers give feedback from their tracking page?

Yes. Enable Delivery Ratings so customers can leave star ratings and optional comments on the tracking page after delivery. Export results or review per driver from their profile pages.

See: Delivery Ratings

Can I assign multiple drivers to a single route?

No. Each route has one assigned driver at a time. To share the work, split stops across multiple routes or use self‑assign links on separate routes.

See: Driver Assignment

Can I export packing slip data instead of printing?

Yes. Use the same Print flow and choose your OS/browser’s Save as PDF, or generate a route PDF for digital sharing.

See: Create a PDF of my route

Can I save frequent delivery zones?

Yes. Draw custom delivery zones on the map to select orders in a specific geographical area, and reuse the same workflow whenever you plan routes for the same local area.

See: Delivery Zones

Can I schedule driver breaks into my optimized routes?

Yes. Add scheduled driver breaks to new or existing route, and EasyRoutes will insert a break stop while updating downstream ETAs and total route time.

See: Driver Breaks

Can I deactivate a driver seat without removing the driver?

Yes. Deactivating frees the seat for someone else to occupy, while keeping the driver in your roster for easy re‑activation later.

See: Managing Seats

Can I print packing slips for each stop on a route?

Yes. Both EasyRoutes for Shopify and EasyRoutes for Web let you print packing slips for every stop in route order. Open a route, click Print, check Packing slips, and print or save to PDF.

See: Printing Packing Slips

Can I balance stops evenly across several routes?

Yes. Enable Balance routes to distribute stops as evenly as possible across multiple routes/drivers while respecting other route constraints (like time windows, or item/weight limits).

See: Balance routes · How many routes?

How secure is EasyRoutes?

We use industry‑standard security: encryption in transit and at rest, scoped access, and secure billing via Shopify or PCI‑compliant processors. Data is used only to provide the service and is never disclosed to third parties.

See: Privacy Policy

Can I auto-dispatch routes?

Yes. If a scheduled start time is set, routes can be auto‑assigned and dispatched to the selected driver when created.

See: Auto‑Dispatch

Can I troubleshoot missing or inaccurate tracking data?

Yes. Confirm the route is started, location is set to Always/Precise, battery saver is off, and the app is up to date. If needed, reopen the app to resume tracking.

See: Real-Time Driver Location Tracking

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 manage my active 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 the app work offline?

Yes. If a route is opened while the device is online, the app caches details so drivers can continue working with limited or no connectivity; updates to the route and individual stops will sync back to EasyRoutes when the device is back online.

See: Offline Use

Can proof be shown for attempted deliveries?

Yes. PoD can be attached to Attempted deliveries and, if configured in settings, can be required in order to mark a stop as Attempted.

See: Proof of Delivery

What kinds of proof of delivery can EasyRoutes capture?

EasyRoutes supports delivery photos, e‑signature, driver notes, and automatic timestamps (with GPS location when available) to provide a complete delivery record.

See: Proof of Delivery

Can I dispatch a route to a driver from EasyRoutes?

Yes. Assign routes to drivers directly, or share a self‑assign link so eligible drivers can claim routes. Drivers complete deliveries in the EasyRoutes Delivery Driver mobile app.

See: Dispatch / Share Routes · Driver Self‑Assign

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 and 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

Can I preview my notification templates before sending them?

Yes. Email and SMS editors include Preview with Example Data so you can confirm branding and variables before enabling. For live tests, try a draft order to yourself.

See: Delivery Notifications

Does EasyRoutes work with Shopify’s built-in notifications?

Yes. With EasyRoutes for Shopify you can use Shopify’s built‑in email/SMS templates instead of, or alongside, EasyRoutes’ custom notifications. Avoid duplicates by disabling overlapping templates.

See: Delivery Notifications

How do I manage my active 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

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