Smart routing. Realistic travel times. Happy crews.
Stop Paying for Windshield Time
Most scheduling tools treat every job as if it's next door. ServiceHub calculates actual drive times, adds buffers for traffic, and ensures your team isn't driving across town during rush hour. Save fuel, time, and sanity.
The Problem: The 'As the Crow Flies' Trap
Bad routing kills profitability for mobile businesses:
The result? Unpaid drive time eats 20% of your revenue.
The Solution: Real-World Routing Logic
ServiceHub routes like a human, but faster:
Location Check
System checks start location, job location, and end location
Drive Time Calc
Calculates actual drive time using road data (not just distance)
Buffer Added
Adds configurable buffer (e.g., +15 mins) for traffic/parking
Feasibility
Verifies job fits within working hours INCLUDING return trip
Optimization
Assigns to the closest available staff member
Location Check
System checks start location, job location, and end location
Drive Time Calc
Calculates actual drive time using road data (not just distance)
Buffer Added
Adds configurable buffer (e.g., +15 mins) for traffic/parking
Feasibility
Verifies job fits within working hours INCLUDING return trip
Optimization
Assigns to the closest available staff member
Smart Routing Features
Real Drive Times
We use a 1.3x road curvature factor and variable speeds (city vs highway) to estimate travel time, not just distance.
Return-to-Base Logic
Ensures staff can get back to their home or depot before their shift ends. No more stranding employees overtime.
Traffic Buffers
Automatically add a buffer (e.g., 15 mins) to every trip to account for parking, traffic, and setup.
Staff Start Locations
Define different start locations for each staff member. Routes optimize from their specific starting point.
Unreachable Warnings
Prevents booking if the travel time makes the job impossible to reach on time. No more explaining lateness.
Smart Assignment
Auto-assigns the job to the staff member with the shortest drive time, reducing overall fleet mileage.
Visual Drive Blocks
Calendar clearly visualizes travel time as gray blocks, so you can see exactly how much time is spent driving.
1-Click Navigation
Staff can open Google Maps or Waze directly from their 'My Day' view to navigate to the next job.
Manual Dispatch Optimization
Run a one-day optimization to reduce zig-zag routes. Review the plan in a dry run before applying changes.
Who Needs Smart Routing?
Mobile Groomers
Route vans efficiently to minimize driving heavy vehicles. Ensure enough time between appointments for setup/cleanup.
HVAC & Plumbing
Dispatch the closest technician to emergency calls. Ensure techs return to the warehouse to restock before closing.
Cleaning Services
Group house cleanings by neighborhood. Minimize travel for teams lugging equipment between properties.
Lawn Care
Optimize daily routes to hit maximum properties in a specific zone. Reduce fuel costs for trucks and trailers.
Mobile Detailing
Ensure travel fees cover the actual drive time. Avoid booking jobs that are too far to be profitable.
Pool Maintenance
Create dense routes where stops are minutes apart. Maximize the number of pools serviced per day.
Smart Routing vs. Guesswork
| Feature | ServiceHub | Others |
|---|---|---|
| Travel time calculation | ✓ Real drive physics | ✗ Straight line (Radius) |
| Return-to-base checks | ✓ Included | ✗ Ignored |
| Traffic buffers | ✓ Configurable | ✗ None |
| Staff start locations | ✓ Per-staff settings | ✗ Office only |
| Visual drive blocks | ✓ Visible on calendar | ✗ Invisible |
| Feasibility lock | ✓ Blocks impossible jobs | ✗ Books anyway |
| Fuel savings | ✓ Optimized routes | ✗ Zig-zag routes |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this work with Google Maps?
Yes. Staff can launch Google Maps navigation directly from their daily schedule view. We use similar logic for pre-calculation.
Can I set different start locations for each staff member?
Absolutely. If John starts from home in the North and Sarah starts from the South, ServiceHub optimizes their routes based on their individual starting points.
What happens if a job runs late?
You can quickly drag-and-drop the next job on the calendar. The smart visual blocks will show you if the new time works with travel requirements.
Does it account for heavy traffic?
We use a 'road curvature factor' and customizable buffers (e.g., adding 15 mins to every trip) to build in safety margins for traffic and parking.
Can I charge for travel time?
Yes. You can use our pricing engine to add a 'Travel Fee' line item based on distance or zones if you choose.
Is this included in the mobile app?
ServiceHub is a responsive web app that works perfectly on mobile phones. Staff can secure login via Magic Link and see their routed itinerary.
Get smart routing for your mobile team today.
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