Customer ETA & On-My-Way Updates

Customers get accurate arrival windows and on-my-way messages without dispatchers lifting a finger.

71 hrs
Time saved/month
7
Companies have mapped
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About This Automation

Sending customers an updated arrival window requires a dispatcher to check technician progress, estimate a new time, and text the update by hand. Doing this for every job creates constant interruptions and delays that frustrate both customers and technicians.

The automated version watches job status in real time, calculates the arrival window, and sends the text without anyone typing a message. Updates go out faster and more consistently, and the job record stays current on its own.

Key features
Detects job status changes and recalculates the arrival window automatically
Sends a text update to the customer without manual drafting
Logs every ETA update against the support ticket for a full audit trail
Confirms the promised arrival window with the technician automatically
Writes the final confirmed or rescheduled time back to the job record
Flags reschedule requests for quick human follow up when needed

How The Automation Works

The full workflow, from trigger to completion.

1. Job Status Changes To En Routetrigger

A job moves to en route or is flagged as running behind schedule.

2. Calculate Live ETA

The ETA pulls current job progress and drive time to compute an updated arrival window.

3. Send ETA Text

Sends the customer a text with the technician's name and the new arrival window.

4. Log ETA Update

The support ticket is automatically updated with the ETA text and timestamp.

5. Notify Technician

Confirms the promised arrival window to the technician so their pace matches expectations.

6. Dispatcher Handles Reschedule Request

If the customer asks to move the appointment, a dispatcher steps in to agree a new time with the technician.

7. Update Job Record

The confirmed or rescheduled arrival time is written back to the job record automatically.

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Estimated Time Saving
71hrs/month
Process pain:7.8/10
Mapped by:7 Companies

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