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title: "Zeo Route Optimization | Quickly Map Efficient Routes in Minutes"
author: Zeo Route Planner Team
description: "Zeo’s Route Optimization automatically plans the smartest route across all your stops—considering things like delivery windows, vehicle limits, and traffic. You can reorder stops, mark favorites, and organize zones to speed things up. The result: less driving, lower fuel costs, on-time deliveries, and a lot less stress."
tags: [route optimization, route planning, delivery optimization, fleet management, Zeo]
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# Quickly map efficient routes in minutes
Find optimal routes and streamline your processes with ease.

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- [Start Your 7 Day Free Trial](https://zeorouteplanner.com/app/signup)

![A screenshot of the Zeo Fleet Manager dashboard showing a route plan, with overlayed icons for Google and Excel to illustrate import/export capabilities](https://zeorouteplanner-blog.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Hero-Image2-1-3.png)

## How can dependable routes be created within minutes?
Use Zeo for quick and dependable route optimization
- Use customizable data fields, and add basic or detailed stops.
- Estimate and plot the most suitable route with the touch of a button.
- Adjust delivery routes and stops based on customer preferences.

## Key Features
**Route optimization in a matter of minutes**
Create routes using Google search, import data from Excel, select from available stops, or choose from favorites. Find the most efficient routes quickly.

![A graphic showing an optimized route on a map, with icons representing integration with Google, data export to Excel, and high ratings](https://zeorouteplanner-blog.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/F2_Image01-1.png)

**Plan your routes ahead of time**
Create delivery or pickup routes in advance. Ensures quicker delivery, less fuel consumption, and boost customer satisfaction.

![A screenshot of the Zeo app's interface for editing a stop, with the 'Stop Type' dropdown menu open to show 'Delivery' and 'Pickup' options](https://zeorouteplanner-blog.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/F2_Image02-1.png)

**Customize delivery routes and stops**
Modify bulk delivery routes and tailor stops to meet the preferences of clients by considering factors like stop priority, vehicle capacity, and delivery time slot.

![A composite screenshot of the Zeo app showing options to set a stop's priority to 'ASAP' and to define a specific time window for the stop](https://zeorouteplanner-blog.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/F2_Image03-1.png)

**Optimize the route with the least vehicles possible**
Select the minimal vehicle option for the best possible route. Lower fuel, labor costs, maintenance, and reduce carbon footprint.

![A screenshot of the 'Advance Options' menu in the Zeo app, with settings to optimize for 'Min Vehicle' or 'Only Payload'](https://zeorouteplanner-blog.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/F2_Image04-1.png)

**Create and track multiple routes**
Track multiple routes created for different drivers all at once with an easy-to-use layout. Execute multiple tasks in the optimal order.

![The Zeo dashboard driver list showing the status of two drivers: one in-progress with 12 of 24 stops completed, and another whose 80-stop route is yet to start](https://zeorouteplanner-blog.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/F2_Image05-1.png)

**Establish stops as favorites**
Define stops as favorites that are frequently accessed for quick-adding of customer name, phone number, and customer email. Allow for quick and easy access.

![A screenshot of the 'Favourite Details' screen in the Zeo app, where a user can save a stop's address and customer contact information for future use](https://zeorouteplanner-blog.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/F2_Image06-1.png)

**Define your stores' delivery zones**
Create delivery zones and assign drivers to the stores for effective route planning within each zone. Ensure efficient service delivery to customers.

![A screenshot of the 'Store Details' screen in the Zeo app, showing the creation of a delivery zone on a map with a name and area code](https://zeorouteplanner-blog.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/F2_Image07.png)

## Fleet Features Section
**Route optimization**
Zeo Route Planner assists fleet owners in creating and optimizing routes for their drivers, enhancing efficiency and reducing operational costs.

**Driver management**
Zeo Route Planner streamlines driver schedules, optimizes routes, and monitors performance for efficient last-mile delivery.

**Automated delivery updates**
Automated delivery updates keep customers informed in real-time, enhancing transparency with notifications at each delivery stage.

**Collect proof of delivery**
Collecting proof of delivery involves capturing a signature, photo, or digital confirmation to ensure accountability and verification.

**Route Analytics**
Route analytics optimizes efficiency and reduces costs by analyzing delivery routes, traffic, and driver performance.

**Integrations**
Integrations connect software systems for seamless data exchange and streamlined workflows, enhancing efficiency.

**Mobile app for Drivers**
Zeo Mobile app for drivers provides navigation, route optimization, delivery updates, and communication tools to boost performance.

**Live route tracking**
Live route tracking enables real-time monitoring of delivery progress, enhancing transparency and efficiency.

## Awards & Recognition
No.1 Rated for Productivity, Time & Costs in Route Planning Software

[View all Awards](https://zeorouteplanner.com/g2-awards/) 
[Write a G2 Review](https://www.g2.com/products/zeo-route-planner)

## Customer Testimonials
**Jimmy (Courier Driver)**
"It is very good application. It is accurate about the trip timings which amazes me. The only thing I wish they improve us the location-when I hit DONE one stop it takes me to next stop automatically. However, when Zeo tells Google maps about the next stop, it does NOT communicate the EXACT address."

**Nait M. (Fleet Owner)**
"Being a courier this app is great value. Although a few points….. doing 100+ stops a day, it would be great if pressing the done button had a bit of a delay. Sometime accidently press it twice without noticing and then find out i missed a few stops at the end of the day and have to go back."

**Victor A. (Fleet Owner)**
"I get scan and voice search 90-100 stops a night with my job and have to route it my self. Zeo route planner makes it easy thankyou Zeo route planner best app for deliveries routes and optimzation routes"

**Cyan J. (Courier Driver)**
"The best of the top routing apps, all of which I have tried. Amazingly slick functioning. Works perfectly well at all times and for all purposes that I have come across. Provides unlimited cloud storage!"

**Health Wellness (Medical Firm)**
"I am an essential worker doing health deliveries and this app has been a great support. Time is of essence in my job and the app saves hours everyday, helping in essential deliveries earlier and fater."

**George M. (Fleet Owner)**
"We run a small business. We usee Zeo Route planner for our 1st delivery run. It was fantastic super useful. Would highly recommend!!!! Currently I am not able to update the app and it's stuck any help to make it work again would be great. Problem fixed 🙂 after the update thanks"

**Anni M. (Courier Driver)**
"A wonderfully designed app which takes care of all route mapping needs for drivers and businesses who need to stop at multiple locations in a trip. Thank you for this. Also, your subscription plans are really great"

**Micheal S. (Courier Driver)**
"Excellent routing app! I'm able to expedite my routes so much more efficiently since I began using the Zeo route planer app. Saves time and gives you peace of mind and confidence that you are routes are organized in the most optimal order."

**James G. (Fleet Owner)**
"A wonderfully designed app which takes care of all route mapping needs for drivers and businesses who need to stop at multiple locations in a trip. Thank you for this. Also, your subscription plans are really great"

**Joe B. (Courier Driver)**
"The perfect routing app for me! I praise the developers and all those involved for keeping this app free at 15 deliveries. I usually have about 12 deliveries daily. I am new to the delivery business and this app makes things so simple that I may take on more work and gladly pay the yearly fee for the 500 deliveries tier. I think of this app as my coplilot, truly a joy to use daily. 6 stars!!!"

**Frank B. (Courier Driver)**
"Installed and used this app while performing disaster assessment for a large national non profit asstance agency during the New Jersey hurricane Ida disaster. The job required that I drive to various addresses all over the state on a daily basis. The app allowed me to get to more destinations while minimizing driving time, hence speeding assistance to the clients."

## FAQ Section
**How do I add stop by typing and searching? (Web)**
1. Go to Playground Page. You will find a search box in top left.
2. Type in your desired stop and it will show search results as you type.
3. Select one of the search results to add the stop to list of unassigned stops.

**How do I import stops in bulk from an excel file? (Web)**
1. Go to Playground Page.
2. In top right corner you will see import icon. Press on that icon & a modal will open.
3. If you already have an excel file, press the "Upload stops via flat file" button & a new window will open up.
4. If you don't have an existing file, you can download a sample file and input all your data accordingly, then upload it.
5. In the new window, upload your file and match the headers & confirm mappings.
6. Review your confirmed data and add the stop.

**How do I import stops from an image? (Mobile)**
1. Go to Zeo Route Planner App and open On Ride page.
2. Bottom bar has 3 icons in left. Press on image icon.
3. Select the image from gallery if you already have one or take a picture if you don't have existing.
4. Adjust the crop for the selected image & press crop.
5. Zeo will automatically detect the addresses from the image. Press on done and then save & optimize to create route.

**How do I add a stop using Latitude and Longitude? (Mobile)**
1. Go to Zeo Route Planner App and open On Ride page.
2. You will see a icon. Press on that icon & press on New Route.
3. If you already have an excel file, press the "Upload stops via flat file" button & a new window will open up.
4. Below search bar, select the "by lat long" option and then enter the latitude and longitude in the search bar.
5. You will see results in the search, select one of them.
6. Select additional options according to your need & click on "Done adding stops".

**How do I add stops using QR Code? (Mobile)**
1. Go to Zeo Route Planner App and open On Ride page.
2. You will see a icon. Press on that icon & press on New Route.
3. Bottom bar has 3 icons in left. Press on QR code icon.
4. It will open up a QR Code scanner. You can scan normal QR code as well as FedEx QR code and it will automatically detect address.
5. Add the stop to route with any additional options.

**How do I delete a stop? (Mobile)**
1. Go to Zeo Route Planner App and open On Ride page.
2. You will see a icon. Press on that icon & press on New Route.
3. Add some stops using any of the methods & click on save & optimize.
4. From the list of stops that you have, long press on any stop that you want to delete.
5. It will open window asking you to select the stops that you want to remove. Click on Remove button and it will delete the stop from your route.

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