Why is a Finish address important?

A Finish address helps TrackRoad optimize the route based on where you actually want to end your day. Without it, the optimized route may look shorter but still requires additional driving back to your base.

What is MaxMinutes and MaxStops?

MaxMinutes limits how long a vehicle can be on the road in a day, and MaxStops limits how many stops can be assigned to that vehicle. These settings make routes more manageable and realistic.

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Why should I use a vehicle?

Q: Why should I use a vehicle in TrackRoad?

Using a vehicle improves route planning by enabling MaxMinutes and MaxStops, and by allowing Start and Finish addresses which help generate better optimization results.

Using a vehicle in TrackRoad makes your routes more realistic and more optimized. It enables features like MaxMinutes, MaxStops, and — most importantly — a Finish address.

Key takeaway: A finish address can reduce total miles by 20–30% because the route is optimized based on where you truly end your day.

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1) MaxMinutes and MaxStops make planning manageable🔗

By using a vehicle, you can set limits like MaxMinutes (daily drive time) or MaxStops (capacity-based routing). These constraints help TrackRoad split and assign routes realistically.

Example: MaxMinutes lets you build routes that fit into a normal 6–8 hour day.

2) Finish address is the biggest optimization advantage🔗

A Finish address tells TrackRoad where you want to end the route. Without it, the system may optimize the delivery sequence but still leave you with a long drive back to your starting point.

In many cases, adding a Finish address reduces total miles by 25% or more.

Route without finish address requires extra miles back to office

Without Finish: Route miles show 45, but you still drive 22 miles back (total 67).

Route optimized using finish address reduces total miles traveled

With Finish: Total miles becomes 54 — around 25% fewer miles.

FAQ: Using Vehicles🔗

Common questions about MaxMinutes, MaxStops, and Finish address routing.

Why should I use a vehicle in TrackRoad?

Vehicles enable MaxMinutes, MaxStops, and the Finish address — all of which significantly improve routing accuracy and planning.

Why is a Finish address so important?

TrackRoad optimizes the route based on where you end the day. Without a Finish address, your route may look short but still require long return driving.

What are MaxMinutes and MaxStops?

MaxMinutes limits daily route time and MaxStops limits vehicle capacity. Both help keep routes manageable and realistic.

Ready to improve your route quality?🔗

Add vehicles with Start and Finish addresses to get better routes, fewer miles, and more predictable daily plans.

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