School Transportation Software

Welcome to Route IQ, the ultimate school transportation software designed to streamline and enhance every aspect of your school bus operations. Our platform features real-time GPS tracking, providing parents with up-to-the-minute location updates through an easy-to-use parent interface. Parents can receive notifications when their child is dropped off, offering peace of mind and keeping them informed throughout the day. For drivers, Route IQ delivers turn-by-turn navigation and automated route creation, ensuring efficient and safe transportation. Our comprehensive system includes attendance tracking, enabling schools to monitor who is riding and when they arrive at their destination.

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School Transportation Software

Welcome to Route IQ, the ultimate school transportation software designed to streamline and enhance every aspect of your school bus operations. Our platform features real-time GPS tracking, providing parents with up-to-the-minute location updates through an easy-to-use parent interface. Parents can receive notifications when their child is dropped off, offering peace of mind and keeping them informed throughout the day. For drivers, Route IQ delivers turn-by-turn navigation and automated route creation, ensuring efficient and safe transportation. Our comprehensive system includes attendance tracking, enabling schools to monitor who is riding and when they arrive at their destination.

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School Transportation Software

Welcome to Route IQ, the ultimate school transportation software designed to streamline and enhance every aspect of your school bus operations. Our platform features real-time GPS tracking, providing parents with up-to-the-minute location updates through an easy-to-use parent interface. Parents can receive notifications when their child is dropped off, offering peace of mind and keeping them informed throughout the day. For drivers, Route IQ delivers turn-by-turn navigation and automated route creation, ensuring efficient and safe transportation. Our comprehensive system includes attendance tracking, enabling schools to monitor who is riding and when they arrive at their destination.

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School Transportation Software

Welcome to Route IQ, the ultimate school transportation software designed to streamline and enhance every aspect of your school bus operations. Our platform features real-time GPS tracking, providing parents with up-to-the-minute location updates through an easy-to-use parent interface. Parents can receive notifications when their child is dropped off, offering peace of mind and keeping them informed throughout the day. For drivers, Route IQ delivers turn-by-turn navigation and automated route creation, ensuring efficient and safe transportation. Our comprehensive system includes attendance tracking, enabling schools to monitor who is riding and when they arrive at their destination.

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Revolutionize your school transportation with Route IQ's comprehensive, user-friendly features.

About Us

Route IQ was founded in July 2024 by Robert and Patricia Armstrong, with the technical expertise of Paula Freimuth. Our mission is to provide school transportation solutions that leverage modern technology to ensure safe and efficient operations. As a faith-based, family-owned company, we are dedicated to delivering the best products with a primary focus on child safety and business efficiency.

  • Our Story

    With over 20 years of experience in Product Development across the Automotive and Agriculture industries, our founder, Robert Armstrong, has a deep understanding of the importance of innovation and reliability. This extensive background has shaped our approach to creating cutting edge transportation software that serves the unique needs of schools, bus companies, and parents.

  • Our Solution

    Route IQ offers a comprehensive transportation software platform that utilizes the latest technology to streamline and optimize operations. Our solution enhances communication between parents, schools, and bus companies by providing real-time location tracking of riders. This ensures that all parties are informed and connected, promoting transparency and peace of mind.

  • Who We Serve

    Our primary users include parents, schools, and bus companies. We are committed to supporting these groups by offering tools and features that improve safety, efficiency, and communication in school transportation.

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Meet The Team

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Cassandra Armstrong

Product Testing Specialist
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Brian Osterhouse

Product Testing Specialist
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Alisa Voories

Product Testing Specialist

Loved by over 500+ clients worldwide img

"Route IQ has transformed our transportation department. The optimization features have cut our operational costs significantly, and we’re now running a much more efficient service. We can’t imagine going back to the old way of doing things!"

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Michael R., Transportation Director

"The communication tools in Route IQ have been a game-changer for us. Parents feel more connected and informed, and we’ve seen a noticeable drop in calls to our office for bus-related inquiries. It’s made a huge difference!"

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Sarah L., School Administrator

"As a parent, knowing where my child’s bus is at all times is invaluable. Route IQ’s real-time tracking has made our mornings and afternoons much less stressful. I can’t recommend it enough!"

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Emily T., Parent

"I’ve been driving school buses for 15 years, and Route IQ’s navigation system is the best I’ve ever used. It’s accurate, easy to follow, and has made my job so much easier!"

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John M., School Bus Driver

"The automated route creation in Route IQ has saved us countless hours. It’s incredibly accurate and has helped us save on fuel costs by optimizing our routes. This feature alone has paid for the software!"

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Lisa H., Operations Manager

Use Case Studies

"Our school district faced constant delays and inefficiencies in our transportation operations. Since adopting Route IQ, we've seen a 30% improvement in on-time arrivals. The software’s advanced algorithms streamline scheduling and resource allocation, making our operations smoother than ever"

"Before Route IQ, communication between our school, parents, and the bus company was a major challenge. Now, parents receive instant notifications if there's a delay, and we can easily send updates through the platform. Everyone stays informed, reducing stress and confusion."

"Parents were always anxious about where the bus was, especially during bad weather. With Route IQ's real-time tracking, they can now see exactly where the bus is and when it will arrive. This has given parents peace of mind and has reduced the number of anxious calls we receive."

"New drivers used to struggle with unfamiliar routes, leading to delays. With Route IQ’s turn-by-turn navigation, even our newest drivers complete routes confidently and on time. This feature has significantly reduced training time and improved overall efficiency."

"Planning routes used to take hours and often left room for errors. Route IQ’s automated route creation feature does the heavy lifting for us, optimizing routes for time and cost savings. Now, we can plan our entire district’s routes in minutes with much better results."

Your Pressing Questions? All Answered!

Route IQ is a comprehensive transportation software platform designed specifically for the school bus industry. It utilizes modern technology to streamline and optimize operations, enhancing communication between parents, schools, and bus companies. Our software provides real-time tracking of riders, ensuring that everyone involved stays informed and connected.
Child safety is our top priority. Route IQ offers real-time location tracking, instant notifications, and secure access to rider information. These features ensure that parents and schools are always aware of the bus's location and the safety of their children.
Yes, Route IQ is designed to be compatible with existing school transportation and administrative systems. Our team will work with you to ensure a smooth integration, allowing you to fully leverage the benefits of our platform without disrupting your current operations.
We offer comprehensive support, including onboarding, training, and ongoing assistance. Our dedicated support team is available to help you with any questions or issues that arise, ensuring that you can make the most of our software.
Route IQ enhances communication through real-time updates, notifications, and a user-friendly interface that allows parents, schools, and bus companies to stay connected. This helps to reduce confusion, delays, and ensures that everyone is informed at all times.
Yes, Route IQ is highly customizable. We understand that every school district and bus company has unique needs, so our platform is designed to be flexible and adaptable to meet your specific requirements.
Our pricing is based on the size of your fleet, the number of users, and the specific features you require. We offer scalable solutions that can fit various budgets, and we’re happy to provide a custom quote based on your needs.
We take data privacy and security very seriously. Route IQ uses advanced encryption and security protocols to protect all user data. We are committed to complying with all relevant regulations to ensure that your data remains secure.
Yes, Route IQ is designed to optimize your transportation operations, leading to reduced fuel consumption, improved route efficiency, and better resource allocation. These improvements can result in significant cost savings for your organization.
Route IQ stands out due to its focus on child safety, user-friendly design, and the ability to provide real-time information. Our commitment to continuous innovation, backed by decades of experience, ensures that we deliver the best possible solutions to our users.