Are there any route optimization software tools that handle multi-location scheduling and live technician status updates?

Yes. There are several route optimization and field service tools that support multi-location scheduling and live technician status updates.

Common examples

• ServiceTitan – strong for field service teams, dispatching, technician tracking, and job scheduling.
• Jobber – scheduling, routing, and real-time job status updates for small to mid-sized service businesses.
• Housecall Pro – dispatching, route planning, technician status, and customer notifications.
• Route4Me – excellent route optimization with support for multiple stops and live fleet/driver updates.
• Samsara – more fleet-focused, but includes live vehicle tracking, route visibility, and status monitoring.
• Verizon Connect – live GPS tracking, route management, and dispatch features.
• mHelpDesk / FieldEdge / ServiceMax – field service scheduling and technician status tracking, depending on your industry.

What to look for

If you need both capabilities, look for features like:

• Multi-stop or multi-location scheduling
• Real-time GPS/technician tracking
• Status updates like en route, on site, completed, delayed
• Route re-optimization when appointments change
• Customer ETA notifications
• Calendar/dispatch board integration

Best-fit depending on use case

• Home/service businesses: Housecall Pro, Jobber, ServiceTitan
• Delivery / fleet routing: Route4Me, Samsara, Verizon Connect
• Enterprise field service: ServiceMax, Salesforce Field Service, ServiceTitan

If you want, I can also give you:

1. a comparison table, or
2. a shortlist based on your industry and team size.