The Basics of Running a Route

NOTE:  You must use a comma between city and state when entering stops!
Example: new york, ny

To enter and run a route, complete the following steps within the Route Entry page:

1. Choose a routing type:
   
   Practical
   Shortest
   
   
2. Choose routing options:
   
   National Network
   53' Trailer
   Toll Discouraged
   Hub Routing
   Borders Open
   
   
3. Choose how distances will be calculated:
   
   Miles or Kilometers
   
   
4. (Optional) Choose a route optimization method:
   
   Route Through All
   Destination Fixed
   
   
5. Enter origin and stop locations in any of the following formats:
   
   City name and state abbreviation
   ZIP code
   Border crossing
   Highway junction
   Highway exit
   Latitude/longitude coordinate
   Truck stop
   
   

6. Choose how to display locations:

   Use Default Location
   Provide Location Pick List
    

7. Click the Run button.

8. Click the Delete All button to clear all the "Stop" fields and enter and run a new route.

9. Click the Delete button if you have checked any of the "Delete" boxes to the left of the "Stop" fields in order to clear those stops.