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New Locations & Trimble Maps Integration

Truckbase has upgraded its Locations feature to use PC*MILER and Trimble Maps, as an alternative option to Google Maps.

Updated over 2 weeks ago


Short Summary

Truckbase has upgraded its Locations feature to use PC*MILER and Trimble Maps, replacing Google Maps.

You can now:

  • Autocomplete addresses

  • Visually confirm the map pin before saving

  • Adjust the pin if needed

  • View routing powered by Trimble Maps inside orders

This improves coordinate accuracy and trucking-specific routing.


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Before You Start

  • Google Maps has been fully replaced by Trimble Maps.

  • Mileage and routing now use PC*MILER.

  • This feature is in beta, contact support if you want to test it out.

📧 support@truckbase.com
💬 Chat with support inside your app


Quick Steps (Create a Location)

  1. Click New Location

  2. Start typing the address

  3. Select the auto-filled result

  4. Click Next

  5. Review or adjust the map pin

  6. Click Save, then Create


Create a Location from the Locations Page

1. Click New Location

Open Locations and select New Location.

2. Enter the Address

Begin typing the address and select the correct suggestion.
City, state, ZIP, and coordinates auto-fill.

Add a Location Name if needed (example: Yard).

Click Next.

3. Confirm the Pin

You’ll see a map preview showing the exact pin.

  • If correct → Click Save

  • If incorrect → Click Edit, move the pin, then Save

4. Click Create

The location is now saved.


Create a Location While Building a Order

  1. Go to Stops

  2. Click New Location

  3. Enter the address

  4. Confirm or adjust the pin

  5. Click Create

The location will attach to the order.


What’s Changed?

Trimble Maps Instead of Google

All maps and routing now use Trimble Maps.

Visible Pin Confirmation

You can now see and adjust the pin before saving — preventing incorrect coordinates.

Trucking-Focused Routing

Mileage calculations now use PC*MILER, which may differ slightly from Google Maps.


Troubleshooting

Pin is wrong?
Click Edit, move the pin, and save before creating the location.

Don’t see the feature?
Contact support to enable it.


FAQ

Will old locations still work?
Yes.

Will mileage look different?
Possibly. PC*MILER routing may differ from Google because it’s designed for commercial trucking.


Need More Help?

📧 support@truckbase.com
💬 Chat with support inside your Truckbase app

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