In this article, you will learn about the End Route functionality, aka Return to Hub. This feature allows you to set a return task and location for drivers to complete, this can be used to accurately track mileage and enforce driver behaviour.
Note: Route Plans must be enabled and used for the End Route functionality to be tracked and displayed on the dashboard and mobile app.
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Create an "End Route" Task
You can create an end route task via the Route Plans and Route Optimization. If you are using the Route Optimization, you will see the option to "Create End Task" on the Route Optimization screen:
Once the optimization is completed, the end task will be created with the location you selected for "End at".
To create an end task via the Route Plans, when you select "Create Route," you will be able to select a route end location, which will automatically create the task.
Ending Route Locations
When creating a Route Plan manually or running Route Optimization, you will be able to choose between three ending scenarios: Ending at the Driver’s location, the Driver’s home address, or the company Hub.
Ending a Route at a Hub:
- Directs drivers to the appropriate hub, while tracking the travel distance and duration from the last task to the hub
- Once at the hub, drivers switch to a new vehicle, pick up more packages for their next route, or end their day and leave the vehicle
Ending a Route at the Driver’s address:
- Directs drivers to their home address, while tracking the travel distance and duration from the last task to their address
- Once at their home, drivers can complete their Routes and have their vehicle ready for the next day.
Ending a Route at the Driver’s location:
- The route ends once the driver completes the last assigned task
- This allows drivers to stop working and the company to stop tracking drivers and distance
Completing an End Route Task
Within the driver app, drivers will be able to view the End Route task as a regular task they have to complete.