PC*Miler
Route planning software
Trucking software
Distribution software
Transportation software
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What is PC*Miler
PC*Miler is routing, mileage, and mapping software designed for commercial vehicle and logistics operations. It helps shippers, carriers, and fleet/dispatch teams plan truck-legal routes, estimate distances and drive times, and support rating, compliance, and trip planning workflows. The product is commonly delivered via desktop tools and APIs/SDKs for integration into transportation management, dispatch, and back-office systems. It differentiates through commercial vehicle-focused routing parameters (e.g., truck restrictions) and mileage calculations used for operational planning and cost estimation.
Truck-specific routing controls
PC*Miler supports commercial vehicle routing considerations such as truck-legal roads and configurable vehicle attributes (e.g., size/weight-related constraints). This makes it better suited to trucking use cases than general-purpose mapping tools that prioritize passenger vehicles. It can reduce manual adjustments when dispatchers need routes aligned to truck restrictions and company policies.
Mileage and drive-time estimates
The product provides distance and travel-time calculations that are commonly used for trip planning, rating, and cost estimation. These calculations can be applied consistently across dispatch, billing, and customer quoting workflows. Consistent mileage logic helps organizations avoid discrepancies that occur when different teams use different map sources.
Integration options via APIs
PC*Miler is available in forms that can be embedded into other systems, including API/SDK-based implementations. This supports integration into transportation management, dispatch, and custom logistics applications. API access enables automation of routing and mileage calculations at scale rather than relying only on manual planning.
Narrower fit outside trucking
The product is optimized for commercial vehicle routing and mileage use cases, which can be less suitable for field sales, territory mapping, or last-mile proof-of-delivery workflows. Organizations focused on mobile-first route execution and driver task management may need additional tools. As a result, it may not cover end-to-end delivery operations without complementary software.
Implementation and data tuning effort
To get accurate results, teams often need to configure vehicle profiles, routing preferences, and operational rules. Integrations can require engineering effort to map inputs/outputs to existing order, stop, and customer data models. Ongoing maintenance may be needed as business rules change and as routing data updates are applied.
User experience varies by deployment
Capabilities and usability can differ depending on whether the organization uses a desktop application, web service, or embedded integration. Some deployments emphasize back-office planning rather than modern mobile workflows. Teams may need training and process changes to ensure consistent use across dispatch and operations.
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Trimble Inc.
Westminster, Colorado, USA
1978
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