Geotab Fleet Routing

Optimization and Dispatching Software

Boost route efficiency and improve dispatch performance while cutting down on travel time and mileage — even when plans change unexpectedly. Designed for agile, customer-centric operations, Geotab’s Route Optimization and Dispatch solutions help streamline your light-duty fleet management. With intelligent planning tools, real-time location insights, and data-powered decision-making, you’ll stay in control and responsive to the demands of daily operations.

Smart Fleet Routing

Optimize Routes and Dispatch

Geotab’s Routing and Optimization solution, purpose-built for light-duty fleets, goes far beyond standard route planning. Instead of focusing solely on distance and time, it incorporates real-world economic factors to boost efficiency, especially for fleets without fixed routes.

Backed by advanced AI technology, this smart platform evaluates more than just the shortest or fastest path. It factors in fuel expenses, vehicle wear and tear, and the broader value of maintaining high customer satisfaction. Whether you’re handling last-minute cancellations or urgent new stops, the system adapts in real-time, helping your fleet stay agile, cost-effective, and reliable — no matter what the day brings.

Fleet manager viewing AI-powered route optimization dashboard with real-time vehicle tracking and cost efficiency metrics.
Fleet manager optimizing delivery route using Geotab software.

Optimized Planning

Plan Routing Faster, Drive Smarter

Maximize efficiency with Geotab’s powerful route management software. Whether you’re planning deliveries or pickups, the system helps you build optimized routes by organizing stops and waypoints in the most logical order.

With just one click, you can streamline your routes using the built-in optimization tool — saving time, reducing fuel costs, and improving overall fleet productivity. Need to make changes on the fly? You also have full control to rearrange orders manually when needed.

Right Resource, Right Time, Right Cost

Geotab’s advanced Routing and Optimization solution is built specifically for light-duty fleets that operate without fixed routes. It goes beyond basic navigation by combining real-time logistics with cost-efficiency strategies to streamline operations.

Powered by Geotab’s proprietary AI, the system analyzes much more than distance — it factors in fuel prices, vehicle wear, and even customer experience. Whether dealing with last-minute changes or unexpected cancellations, the software automatically adjusts, ensuring your fleet remains agile, efficient, and always aligned with your business goals.

Discover the Functionality of Geotab’s Routing and Optimization Software

Geotab’s Routing and Optimization platform is designed to boost the performance of light-duty fleets through smart planning, real-time location insights, and data-backed decisions. Every feature is built to address the specific challenges of your day-to-day fleet operations — helping you work more efficiently, stay informed, and respond faster.

Field service route planning meetings showing colleagues talk about schedules and optimized long-range routes

Long-Range Route

Balance Workloads and Cut Costs

Geotab’s advanced economic optimization engine empowers long-range route planning with remarkable cost savings — helping field service businesses cut expenses by an average of 20–55% compared to traditional planning models.

The platform also streamlines workforce distribution and operations by:

  • Ensuring fair workload allocation across your team
  • Supporting structured shift planning with ease
  • Reducing route overlap to boost efficiency
  • Cutting down unnecessary travel to save fuel and time
  • Designed for scalability, it’s a smarter way to plan ahead and stay competitive.
Real-time asset tracking for improved operational efficiency and reduced paperwork.

Location Intelligence

Enhance Asset Visibility and Control

Leverage real-time data to enhance asset visibility and optimize
management strategies.

  • Monitor assets in real-time for superior tracking and monitoring.
  • Drastically reduce manual paperwork and administrative burden.
  • Achieve cost-effective operations with streamlined processes.
Team discussing fleet data strategies

Analytics

Optimize with smart analytics

Use powerful fleet data insights to streamline operations and support smarter business decisions.

With Geotab:

  • Streamlined operations for maximum efficiency
  • Lower costs through data-driven strategy
  • Increased output across your entire fleet
  • Boosted profits with smarter performance tracking
Two commercial trucks en route

Daily operations

Simplify and Strengthen Daily Operations

Make every day more efficient with Geotab’s intelligent routing and fleet management tools. Enhance responsiveness, minimize wasted mileage, and improve daily performance across your entire operation.

  • Evenly distributed workloads for smoother scheduling
  • Route optimization to reduce travel distance
  • Timely arrivals that boost customer satisfaction
  • Real-time response tools for quick decision-making
Fleet vehicles ready for dispatch

Real-time dispatching

Instant Dispatch, Smarter Operations

With MyGeotab’s real-time dispatching, send your drivers where they’re needed—instantly. Easily manage changing priorities by assigning jobs, stops, or entire routes with just a few clicks.

You can instantly dispatch:

  • New assignments or service calls
  • Pickup and delivery points
  • Defined zones or complete route plans

Maximize Fleet Efficiency

with Geotab’s Routing and Optimization Tools

Geotab’s advanced Routing and Optimization tools help streamline your service operations by cutting costs, reducing travel time, and enhancing customer service. Whether you manage deliveries, field technicians, or service fleets, Geotab adapts to your unique business needs to maximize route efficiency and daily performance.

Instant & Real-time fleet dispatching

Driver App Integration

Empower Drivers with the Geotab Drive App

Your team is the core of your fleet’s success. With the Geotab Drive app, drivers gain real-time access to schedules, routes, and job updates—helping them stay efficient and focused. Fleet managers benefit, too, with clear visibility into performance and productivity for smarter decision-making on the go.

Key Features:

  • Live GPS tracking – Monitor technician locations in real-time
  • In-app job management – Assign, view, and manage tasks instantly
  • Real-time alerts – Immediate updates and notifications from dispatch
  • Proof of work tools – Collect signatures and photos to confirm completed jobs
Geotab user interface interface displaying route management,

Route Planning

Smarter territory, stronger results

Fleet managers and route planners need tools that do more than just draw maps—they need systems that balance customer satisfaction, territory efficiency, and business growth. Geotab’s planning tools help reduce route overlap, adapt to shifting conditions, and scale with your service area.

Key Features:

  • Enhanced customer satisfaction – Meet expectations with smarter scheduling
  • Territory-based revenue insights – Forecast and optimize revenue by region
  • Flexible route planning – Adapt quickly to customer or operational changes
  • Seamless customer onboarding – Easily integrate new clients into existing routes
Geotab route planning interface

Fleet Dispatching

Optimize Fleet Dispatching for Efficiency

Fleet dispatchers play a key role in managing the “last mile” of delivery operations. To ensure seamless service, it’s crucial to have a tool that not only tracks fleet locations in real time but also enhances route planning and task assignments for maximum efficiency and profitability.

With Geotab:

  • Real-time GPS tracking & route optimization: Get live updates on fleet locations and optimize routes dynamically.
  • Smart reassignments: Access instant suggestions for rerouting or reassigning tasks to improve operations.
  • Flexible appointment management: Choose the most suitable time slots based on your operational requirements.
  • Cost-effective & time-efficient analysis: Use built-in tools to identify the fastest and most affordable routes for better profitability.
Geotab Fleet Dispatching and Routing UI - Real-time GPS tracking and route optimization

Telematics & Routing

Boost performance with telematics

Unlock greater fleet performance by combining powerful telematics with advanced route optimization. With Geotab’s tools, you gain real-time visibility and smarter decision-making across your entire operation.

  • Boost productivity & service – Enhance appointment scheduling, reduce delays, and eliminate unnecessary stops with more efficient, resource-aware routing.
  • Streamline operations – Shorten travel distances, simplify maintenance planning, and keep your vehicles ready for the road.
  • Drive safer routes – Avoid high-risk zones and minimize rushed driving by selecting safer, optimized routes.
  • Go greener – Cut fuel use and emissions, monitor carbon output, and explore EV options for a more sustainable fleet.
  • Scale with ease – Build flexible, future-proof integrations using Geotab’s enterprise APIs and Mobile SDK.
Fleet van on urban street showcasing route optimization in real-world operations.

Frequently asked questions

What is route optimization?

Smarter routing for time savings

Route optimization means building the most efficient travel paths to reduce driving time and distance. Using specialized software, fleets can plan and optimize multiple routes quickly — even assigning last-minute jobs to the nearest available drivers. Advanced tools also factor in driving hours, traffic, and other constraints for smarter scheduling.

Why choose Geotab’s route optimization tools?

Fleet-specific features that deliver

Geotab’s routing system offers a robust set of tools to help manage costs, reduce delays, and increase operational efficiency. Key features include:

  • Cost-conscious routing – Accounts for fuel, maintenance, and time
  • Dynamic updates – Real-time route changes and dispatching
  • Multi-resource planning – Assigns jobs based on availability and location
  • Custom zones – Manage specific service areas precisely
  • Advanced insights – Data-driven planning and performance tracking
  • Safety-first design – Minimizes unnecessary travel for safer driving
  • Eco-friendly routing – Encourages lower emissions and EV use
  • Scalable tools – Flexible for any fleet size
  • Easy integration – API and SDK support for enterprise systems

These capabilities help your fleet run smoother, safer, and more cost-effectively — all while supporting future growth.

What are the benefits of Geotab’s routing and dispatch solution?

Lower costs, better performance

Routing is a core element of smart fleet management. Geotab’s platform can dramatically improve fuel efficiency, increase job throughput, and lower operational costs by reducing route complexity.

What does routing and dispatch software do?

Simplify schedules and service stops

Fleet routing software allows you to:

  • Design optimized routes
  • Assign vehicles efficiently
  • Set up custom zones
  • Monitor missed or unordered stops
  • Compare planned vs. actual arrivals
  • Track travel time and zone activity

Can Geotab handle multi-stop routing?

Yes – multi-stop ready

Geotab and its Marketplace partners provide full support for multi-stop route planning. These tools help streamline deliveries, reduce delays, and boost efficiency for complex routes.

How do I assign drivers to routes?

Easily dispatch using MyGeotab

The MyGeotab platform allows dispatchers to assign jobs using zones and third-party route planning tools. Addresses can be pulled directly from your zones and sent to connected navigation devices for quick deployment.

Which industries use Geotab?

Across industries, across needs

Geotab supports a wide range of industries — from delivery and logistics to public services and construction.

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