The problem
You charged $85 for drive time on a commercial job. Client asks why. You say it was 40 miles each way. They push back. You don't have anything to show — just your word against their spreadsheet.
Why we built it
Logged trips include the route. If a client questions drive time or mileage, you can show the map. It's also useful for your own records — confirming you logged the right distance for the right job.
How it works
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Open any logged trip from the Trips screen or the job detail.
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Tap "View route" — the map shows the path traveled.
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Export or screenshot for client disputes or expense documentation.
What changes for your business
Before
Client disputes drive time. You have no documentation. Concede or argue.
After
Show the route. Date, time, miles, path. Dispute resolved.
Common questions
Can I see the route of a trip I logged in DIRT?
Yes. Open any logged trip from the Trips screen or the job detail and tap "View route." The map shows the path traveled. You can screenshot or export it for client documentation or your own records.
How do I prove to a client how far I drove for their job?
In DIRT, open the logged trip for their job and show the route map with the distance and date. If a client disputes a drive time charge, the route view is your documentation — timestamped, with the path shown. It is easier to settle a dispute with a map than with a verbal explanation.
Is route visualization useful for IRS mileage documentation?
It supports your log but the IRS does not require GPS routes. What it requires is date, distance, destination, and purpose. A route map adds visual evidence to support those four elements, which can be useful if your deduction is ever questioned.
What if I forgot to log a trip in real time?
You can log it manually after the fact in DIRT — enter the date, destination, miles, and job. You will not have a route map for manually entered trips, but the four required IRS elements will be in the record. Log as close to the time of travel as possible for the most defensible records.
How do I show a client the distance I drove on their job?
Open the trip in DIRT, tap View Route, and show the map. The distance and date are visible on the trip detail. This is most useful when you are charging for drive time on a commercial job and the client asks why.
Can I export trip data from DIRT?
DIRT's travel stats include totals you can reference for reporting purposes. For detailed export, use the travel stats screen which shows per-trip data. The route view can be screenshotted and shared directly from your phone.
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Try it free.
Every DIRT plan includes this feature — Solo included. No credit card, no trial that expires. Set up in minutes and use it on your next job from the truck.