Question 1

What is Route Depot?

Accepted Answer

Route Depot is a web application designed for postal carriers, rural delivery drivers (USPS RCA/ARC), city carriers, and couriers to organize, sequence, and simulate multi-stop delivery routes using postal Line of Travel (LOT) logic.

Question 2

How does Route Depot differ from standard GPS navigation apps like Google Maps or Waze?

Accepted Answer

Standard GPS apps optimize strictly for fastest highway transit or shortest geometric distance. Route Depot specifically enforces curbside delivery safety (prioritizing right-hand window delivery to curbside boxes without crossing oncoming traffic), sequential stop ordering, cluster box units (CBUs), and dead-end turnaround maneuvers.

Question 3

Can Route Depot extract delivery stops from paper manifests or route sheets?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Route Depot uses computer vision OCR (Gemini Vision) to parse uploaded photos or text of delivery manifests, route books, and Form 4240 line-of-travel sheets into sequential, geocodable delivery stops with hazard tags and access codes.

Question 4

How does trainee or substitute carrier QR route sharing work?

Accepted Answer

Regular route carriers can generate an encrypted QR code containing route stops and delivery notes. A substitute or trainee carrier scans the QR code with their mobile device to immediately view the route in their browser without creating an account or storing route data in the cloud.

Question 5

Does Route Depot charge a fee or display ads?

Accepted Answer

No. Route Depot is completely free to use with zero advertisements, zero sponsors, and no subscription fees. Manifest photos and address lists are processed ephemerally.