How long does onboarding take?+
Under 5 minutes. You log in, see sample data, and can immediately move stops and test AI optimization.
Do I need technical expertise?+
No. Drag & drop, no code. The API is optional — fully documented for teams that want to integrate.
What happens after the trial?+
You pick a plan or your account pauses — no automatic charge. Data stays for 30 days.
Am I locked in by contract?+
No. All plans are monthly cancelable — no minimum term, no hidden clauses. If Trailo doesn't fit, you can leave anytime.
Can I migrate from another tool?+
Yes, CSV import + REST API. We actively support migration during the trial phase.
Is the AI optimization really better?+
We use an established VRP approach (Vehicle Routing Problem) with modern solver heuristics. Up to 90% less planning time, up to 20% more stops per day, and up to 15% less fuel cost compared to manual planning. Results vary by operation and route structure.
How much extra does the AI chat assistant cost?+
The AI chat assistant is live and included in the Professional tier. It runs as Bring-Your-Own-Key (BYOK): you provide your own API key from an LLM provider (currently Anthropic Claude). For Trailo users this is the most cost-efficient setup — each customer pays exactly for what they actually use, with no flat margin on top. Setup takes under 2 minutes: copy your API key at the provider, paste it into Trailo's settings, done. More details on AI Assistant.
How secure is my data?+
EU hosting in Frankfurt, 2FA, audit logs, and encrypted transmission. More details in the Trust section above.
Which regions does Trailo currently support?+
Trailo is currently available exclusively for customers based in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). Routes and tours can only be planned within the DACH region at this time. If you operate outside this region and would still like to use Trailo, please reach out to our support team — we evaluate every inquiry individually.
Does Trailo use real VRP-based route optimization?+
Yes. Trailo uses an established VRP solver (Vehicle Routing Problem) with modern heuristics. Multi-stop, multi-driver, multi-depot, time windows, skill matching — all factored into a single optimization pass. Not a black-box "AI suggestion" but an actual mathematical optimization engine that can plan a full day or bulk-plan multiple days in one run.
What constraints does the Trailo solver handle?+
Simultaneously: per-stop time windows, skill matching (which driver can handle which task), preferred-technician rules per customer, multi-depot assignment, multi-region splitting, shift locks (soft and hard), recurring jobs with rhythm, plus vehicle utilization limits. The solver finds the balance between maximum utilization and clean satisfaction of every side constraint — in seconds, not minutes.
Does Trailo do only simple tours or also complex multi-constraint problems?+
Both. Trailo is explicitly built to cover many different use cases — from simple delivery routes to combined tours with maintenance contracts, emergency stops, skill-based assignments and multiple depots. The flexibility to balance many constraints simultaneously is a deliberate design choice, not a bolt-on feature.
Does Trailo respect my customers' opening hours?+
Yes. You can store opening hours per customer — Trailo only plans stops within those windows. Example: a doctor's office only Tue/Thu 8 AM–12 PM, a supermarket warehouse only Mon–Fri 6–10 AM. Opening hours can be manually overridden per stop when needed — e.g. by prior arrangement on site.
Can Trailo help me save staffing costs?+
Yes. After each optimization, Trailo automatically checks whether the planned stops could also be handled with one driver less — while keeping the same service quality, time windows and opening hours. Day by day you see which days you could free up a driver for other tasks. Conversely, during peak demand you see when an additional driver would be needed — dispatch becomes a data-driven staffing-cost decision instead of a gut-feel one.
How does live tracking work without GPS?+
Instead of passive GPS tracking, the driver taps in the mobile app upon arriving at and leaving each stop — the status flows immediately into the dispatcher view. The planner sees in real time which stop each driver is at, without continuous location data being collected. New stops can be inserted into the running tour live — the solver recalculates the sequence in seconds.
Can Trailo plan service contracts with recurring visits AND ad-hoc requests together?+
Yes — that's one of the core use cases. From every service contract (maintenance, cleaning, inspection, plant care…), Trailo automatically generates the recurring appointments based on rhythm. When an ad-hoc request comes in — emergency repair, urgent pest control, special cleaning — the solver suggests the right slot and inserts the stop into the running tour without dropping the contracted appointments. Exactly the mix that trades, pest control and cleaning companies need daily.
Is Trailo a fleet-tracking tool?+
No. Trailo is primarily a planning, dispatch and field-service-management platform. Live tour status is a side feature, not a GPS-tracking solution with OBD-II hardware or telematics black-box. If you primarily need vehicle positions and telematics data, Trailo is not the right fit.
Is Trailo a last-mile delivery or parcel-routing tool?+
Not primarily. Trailo is built for field service, service technicians, POS marketing field ops, maintenance, trades and cleaning — workflows that combine routing with on-site execution and documentation. Delivery teams do use Trailo, but the product is not specifically optimized for parcel sequencing or same-day fulfillment platforms. For pure last-mile logistics, dedicated tools are a better fit.
Do I need a separate routing tool in addition?+
No. Route optimization is a core component of Trailo and included in all plans (multi-driver and multi-depot from Professional onwards). You don't need a separate routing engine or directions API alongside Trailo.
Does Trailo integrate with our existing IT landscape?+
Yes. Trailo offers a fully documented Developer REST API with sandbox mode, idempotency and audit log (from Professional) and CSV import/export. On top of that, there are webhooks and access to 7,000+ apps via Zapier & Make (all plans) plus native Pipedrive CRM sync (bidirectional, all plans). Integrations with ERP, CRM or property-management systems are typically productive in 2–3 days.