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What is Upper Route Planner?

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Written by Riddhi Patel
Updated over 3 months ago

Turn Chaos Into Clockwork

We understand it's hard to juggle dozens of stops while keeping customers happy and costs under control. If you're spending 30+ minutes every morning staring at spreadsheets or manually plotting routes, you're not alone—and there's a better way.

Upper Route Planner transforms complex multi-stop routing into streamlined, efficient operations in just seconds. Whether you're an individual driver trying to maximize your earnings or a business managing an entire fleet, Upper gives you the tools to optimize your routes, reduce costs, and deliver exceptional service.

What Upper Does (In Simple Terms)

Think of Upper as your intelligent routing assistant that takes all the complexity out of planning multiple stops. Instead of manually figuring out the best order to visit 20, 50, or even 500 locations, Upper's advanced algorithms do the heavy lifting for you.

Here's what happens: You upload your delivery addresses (via spreadsheet, manual entry, photo capture or even drawing on a map), set any special requirements like time windows or priorities, and Upper instantly creates the most efficient route possible. The platform considers real-time traffic, vehicle capacity, delivery windows, and dozens of other factors to give you a route that actually makes sense.

The result? What used to take you an hour of planning now takes 30 seconds, and you'll drive significantly fewer miles while completing more stops.

Who Upper Is For

Upper serves two distinct markets with specialized platforms:

Individual Drivers & Independent Professionals

  • Gig economy drivers (Amazon Flex, DoorDash, Instacart, Uber Eats)

  • Independent delivery contractors handling multiple platforms

  • Field service technicians (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, home repair)

  • Sales representatives with territory-based client visits

  • Small business owners doing their own deliveries

Businesses & Fleet Operations

  • Local delivery companies (bakeries, florists, restaurants)

  • E-commerce merchants with same-day or next-day delivery

  • Healthcare providers (prescription delivery, medical supplies, home visits)

  • Field service companies (lawn care, pest control, equipment servicing)

  • Regional delivery fleets managing multiple drivers

Proven Results That Matter

Upper isn't just another route planner—it delivers measurable improvements that directly impact your bottom line:

  • 27% average reduction in route distances (that's real money saved on fuel)

  • 40% reduction in fuel costs through optimized routing

  • 1.7 hours saved daily on route planning and operations

  • 30% increase in delivery capacity with the same resources

Two Products, One Powerful Platform

Upper offers two product lines designed for different needs, but both built on the same optimization engine:

Upper Solo - For Individuals

  • Route optimization for up to 500 stops

  • Cross-platform access (works seamlessly across web and mobile devices)

  • Proof of delivery with photos and signatures

  • Real-time navigation integration

  • Offline capability for unreliable connections

Upper Crew - For Businesses

  • Everything in Solo, plus:

  • Built-in CRM with unlimited customer contacts and delivery history

  • Multi-driver fleet management and assignment

  • Real-time GPS tracking and monitoring

  • Advanced analytics and performance reporting

  • Team communication and dispatch tools

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