The OptimoRoute Driver app supports several popular navigation apps and includes built-in truck navigation. This article explains how to change your default navigation app and get directions to a stop.
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All drivers |
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How navigation works
Drivers can start turn-by-turn navigation directly from a stop in the OptimoRoute driver app.
From the order details screen, drivers can open their preferred navigation app with one tap. The stop's address is sent automatically, so they don't need to enter it again.
Supported third-party navigation apps
The OptimoRoute driver app supports several navigation apps:
- Apple Maps
- Google Maps
- Waze
- Kakao Maps
- TomTom Go
- Petal Maps
- HERE WeGo
- Hammer Navigation
- Sygic
- Sygic Truck
OptimoRoute also offers its own built-in Truck Navigation, designed to work with OptimoRoute's truck routing. Instead of relying on a separate navigation app, drivers can use OptimoRoute Truck Navigation to follow their planned routes with turn-by-turn directions.
By combining truck routing and navigation, OptimoRoute helps drivers follow routes planned for their vehicles.
Learn more about OptimoRoute Truck Navigation.
Navigating to a stop
The OptimoRoute driver app lets you open directions to your next stop in your preferred navigation app without manually entering the address.
To begin navigation:
- Select the order at the top of your list to open its details.
- Tap the blue “Start Navigation” button to open directions to the stop.
Your default navigation app will open with directions to the order's address.
You can return to the order details at any time by tapping the back button without interrupting navigation.
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Note: The “Start Navigation” button may be disabled if you're already very close to the next stop. This helps prevent unnecessary or incorrect directions for nearby stops. You can usually reach these stops on foot or by following the map. |
Changing the default navigation
You can choose which navigation app opens when you start navigation to a stop.
To change your default navigation app:
- Open the OptimoRoute driver app.
- Tap “Settings” at the bottom of the screen.
- Under “Navigation,” tap “Default Navigation.”
- Select your preferred navigation app.
Your selection is saved automatically.
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Note: Navigation apps shown in gray are supported by OptimoRoute but are not installed on your device. To use one, download it from your device’s app store. |
Enabling Truck Navigation
OptimoRoute Truck Navigation provides truck-friendly, turn-by-turn directions directly in the OptimoRoute driver app. Designed for commercial vehicles, it accounts for truck restrictions, including bridge heights, weight limits, and roads where trucks are not allowed. This helps drivers follow routes that are suitable for their vehicles.
Truck Navigation is available in supported regions.
Learn more about OptimoRoute Truck Navigation.