Scheduling Times (Time Windows & Appointments)
If you need to visit certain stops at specific times — for example
Stop C at 8am, A at 10am, and B at 2pm —
TrackRoad can optimize the best route schedule and help you arrive on time.
Best for: appointment routing, delivery time windows, service calls, and timed stops.
1) Set vehicle availability (Time In)🔗
In the vehicle form, specify Time In.
This defines when the vehicle is available and can begin the route.
2) Add stop arrival times (appointments)🔗
In the stop form, set an Arrival Time for appointment stops.
If a stop has no time window, leave it blank — TrackRoad will try to fit it in automatically.
Tip: Stops with time windows are treated as higher priority than no-time stops.
3) Include waiting time (service time)🔗
Each stop can have a waiting time in minutes (service time).
TrackRoad adds this to the total schedule and uses it when optimizing appointment routes.
How TrackRoad optimizes time-window routes🔗
TrackRoad routes your timed stops first, then inserts no-time stops where possible —
especially when they are on the path between timed appointments.
Time-window routing is powerful because it can reduce idle time and still keep your schedule on track.
Bonus: TrackRoad can tell you exactly how many vehicles are needed.
Enter your time-window stops and one vehicle with Start/Finish + Time In/Time Out.
When you click Build Route, TrackRoad will generate the number of routes required to meet all appointments.
Ready to schedule time-window routes?🔗
Add timed stops, build routes, and let TrackRoad optimize the best schedule — including how many vehicles you need.