Manage delivery routes
Find out how to create and manage delivery routes.
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Overview
Track allows dispatchers to create delivery routes using two primary methods: uploading route data files or creating routes manually. File uploads are the quickest way to add multiple routes, while manual creation gives you control over individual route details.
Follow these steps to manage your Track resources.
Upload a routing file
1. Select Track from the navigation menu, then the Routes tab.
2. Select the date the routes are expected to run. Routes that continue into consecutive days will be shown across multiple days.
3. Click Manage Routes, then Import Routes.
Tip: click download example file if you need a template.
4. Select your file (.xls, .xlsx, or .csv format) and click upload to begin processing.
Tip: you can also drag and drop your file directly into the box.
You may also add route data using an integration like Aspen or using an API endpoint in JSON. Please reach out to your Growth Manager if you'd like to enable these options.
Result
Allow 1-2 minutes for Cut+Dry to process routing data. Successfully uploaded routes will appear in your route list and can be displayed on the map.
Tip: the system will indicate if there are any errors - the most frequent one being field mapping errors. Learn more about that here.
Create a route from scratch
1. Select Track from the navigation menu, then the Routes tab.
2. Select the date the routes are expected to run. Routes that continue into consecutive days will be shown across multiple days.
3. Click Manage Routes, then Add a New Route.
4. Fill out the fields as required.
Understand the fields
- Route Name: Select from previous route names in dropdown, or type a new route name.
- Driver: Select a driver from the dropdown - it can be assigned later during dispatch.
- Start Time: Choose expected route start time from dropdown. The time doesn't need to be exact, but closer is better - it can be updated later during dispatch.
- Truck: Select a truck from the dropdown - it can be assigned later during dispatch.
5. Click Save.
Result
Your manually created route will appear in the route list and be ready for stop assignment and dispatch.
Edit a route
1. Select Track from the navigation menu, then the Routes tab.
2. Locate the route in the list.
Tip: In Cut+Dry Track+ only 5 routes can be visible at a time to avoid clutter on the map and to optimize performance.
3. Click the pencil to edit the route.
4. You can delete this route by clicking Delete Route during editing.
4. Make changes to the relevant fields, then Save.
Learn how to manage route stops here.
Delete a route
1. Select Track from the navigation menu, then the Routes tab.
2. Click Delete Routes.
3. Select which routes you would like to delete. Routes can be deleted 1 at a time, multiple at a time, or all at a time. This is permanent and cannot be undone by yourself, your team, or Cut+Dry.
4. Click Delete Routes.
Tip: you cannot delete completed routes.
You can also delete a singular route by following the steps under Edit a Route.
