ServiceTitan is screwing over my fleet ops for electrical jobs
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PipeLord42028
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PipeLord42028⭐ ExpertOP1y
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I'm up in Minnesota and this winter's been a nightmare already with all the subzero temps messing with my service vans' batteries. Been using ServiceTitan for about two years now to track everything from panel upgrades to troubleshooting 240V circuits in old farmhouses, but the routing sucks for multiple stops on 14/2 romex runs. It keeps glitching when I try to schedule inspections after a main service disconnect, and half the time my guys are driving around with dead laptops because the app drains the battery faster than a bad ground. Switched from Jobber thinking the bigger name would handle our fleet better, but now I'm paying premium for what feels like beta software. Anyone else dealing with this crap? Saw a rant in Electricians Network FB group about similar issues with their van integrations.
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WireWizardess⚒️ Journeyman1y
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ServiceTitan is the WORST for fleet tracking, they treat us like ATMs.
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BoltBuster3⚒️ Journeyman1y
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it's like they designed it for offices, not guys hauling Milwaukee packs and SeeSnakes through snow.
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DustDevil⚒️ Journeyman1y
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yep, and the updates always break the GPS on my F-150 during rush hour.
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CastIronHater⭐ Expert1y
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fml, lost a whole afternoon last week because of it.
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SparkPlugSam2⚒️ Journeyman1y
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total BS, switch to something simpler.
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WrenchWiz⚒️ Journeyman1y
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frustrated as hell with their pricing hikes on fleet modules this year.
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FrameFreak8⚒️ Journeyman1y
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it's killing small ops like mine that do a lot of subpanel installs.
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RollerRandy⭐ Expert1y
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been fighting their support for weeks over van mileage logs.
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ChillMaster6⭐ Expert1y
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they just blame it on 'integrations' with our old Eaton breakers or something.
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CurrentChaser⚒️ Journeyman1y
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screw that, i'm done renewing.
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HueHustler3⚒️ Journeyman11mo
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same here, can't even get basic alerts for low tire pressure on the vans.
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DeckDoctor⭐ Expert11mo
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feels that, especially when you're out wiring barns in the sticks.
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WireWizardWalt⭐ Expert11mo
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man, i get it, been there with frozen conduits and no route updates.
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ShowerKing⚒️ Journeyman11mo
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ServiceTitan's fleet side is a joke for anything over two trucks.
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SawdustSavant⭐ Expert11mo
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try integrating it with QuickBooks for electrical supply invoices, pure pain.
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NotAnElectrician10⚒️ Journeyman11mo
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yeah, and don't get me started on the downtime during peak season.
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BoltBoss2⭐ Expert11mo
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dude in the Chicago area told me the same, their app lags on 4G out in rural spots.
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RoofRat876⚒️ Journeyman11mo
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we're all getting hosed by these big software corps.
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PackRatMover⚒️ Journeyman11mo
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feels that in my back from all the extra driving.
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KeyKeeper99⚒️ Journeyman11mo
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same shit, my apprentice almost missed a GFCI install call because of a glitch.
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OpenerOperator3⚒️ Journeyman11mo
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ServiceTitan reps act like your fleet doesn't matter unless you're a mega shop.
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PipeLord4203⚒️ Journeyman11mo
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pisses me off, we do solid NEC-compliant work but get treated like crap.
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VentVenturer⚒️ Journeyman11mo
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yup, collective screwjob for independents.
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PolishPro3⚒️ Journeyman11mo
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try their 'premium' fleet add-on, still buggy as hell for wire pulls.
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JoltJester2⭐ Expert11mo
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haha, at least it makes for good stories at the bar after a long day of arc fault troubleshooting.
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MoveItMuscle3⚒️ Journeyman11mo
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true, nothing like laughing about software fails over a beer.
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DeadboltDave⭐ Expert11mo
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anyone got a workaround for the van scheduling bugs?
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CoolCatCraig⚒️ Journeyman10mo
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customer once called pissed because we were late on a panel swap due to routing error, never again.
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WoodWizard⚒️ Journeyman10mo
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we're all in this fleet nightmare together.
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BoltBoss2⭐ Expert10mo
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ServiceTitan is jacking up costs just to track our 20V tools? no thanks.
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MiterMaster⚒️ Journeyman10mo
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frustrated doesn't cover it, had to manually map a whole day's runs last week.
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RollerRanger8⚒️ Journeyman10mo
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yeah, waste of time when you're already dealing with code inspections.
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VentMaster5⚒️ Journeyman10mo
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i feel ya, minnesota winters make any delay brutal on the vans.
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VacuumVince⚒️ Journeyman10mo
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ServiceTitan's great for billing but fleet ops are a dumpster fire.
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FramingFanatic⚒️ Journeyman10mo
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switch to Housecall Pro, way better for electrical routes imo.
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FlushMaster500⭐ Expert10mo
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funny how they push updates that break more than they fix, like my GPS crapping out mid-job.
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DirtBagLandscaper⚒️ Journeyman10mo
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big software eating up all the little guys' profits, rage.
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RollerRanger5⚒️ Journeyman10mo
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Housecall Pro integrates decently with my Ford Transit fleet.
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ShingleShaman3⚒️ Journeyman10mo
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it does, plus no crazy fees for basic routing.
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TenYearVet26🔧 Apprentice10mo
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proud i stuck with Jobber, handles my van logs without the drama.
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ColorClown2⚒️ Journeyman10mo
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had a similar meltdown with them on a multi-site commercial wire job.
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DustBunnySlayer2⚒️ Journeyman10mo
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frustrating when you're racing against weather for outdoor conduits.
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WipeOutWizard⚒️ Journeyman10mo
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we get it, software supposed to help not hinder fleet life.
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WrenchWarrior⭐ Expert9mo
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don't trust their van telematics, inaccurate as hell for fuel tracking on long hauls.
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AmpedUp4⚒️ Journeyman9mo
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saw a guy in Electricians Network post about a $500 overcharge from bad data.
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TarWarrior⚒️ Journeyman9mo
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hit 200k this year despite the software BS, upgraded my vans to electrics.
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RoofRat88⚒️ Journeyman9mo
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frustrated with how it handles emergency calls for tripped breakers.
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NotAnElectrician25⚒️ Journeyman9mo
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yeah, delays can cost you the job.
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AntAnnihilator3⭐ Expert9mo
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ServiceTitan and their fleet 'features' are a scam for solo ops.
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FlushMaster5⚒️ Journeyman9mo
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anyone using OptimoRoute with electrical scheduling? worth a shot?
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RollerRabbit2⚒️ Journeyman9mo
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yeah, pairs well with my Klein tools inventory.
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AntAnnihilator3⭐ Expert9mo
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we're all tired of these bloated apps.
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ChillMaster6⭐ Expert9mo
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ServiceTitan killed my profit margin on van maintenance tracking.
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ThermostatTamer2⚒️ Journeyman9mo
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same, it's like they want us to fail.
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BoltBoss⚒️ Journeyman9mo
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stick to basics, pen and paper for routes until they fix it.
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TrackTech2⚒️ Journeyman9mo
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proud of my setup, integrated Route4Me with my service truck's dash cam.
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KeyMaster3⚒️ Journeyman9mo
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that sounds solid for panel upgrade jobs.
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ChillMasterHV⭐ Expert9mo
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controversial take: ditch ServiceTitan entirely for fleet, go open source.
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CircuitSavage⭐ Expert9mo
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frustrated, their support ignores electrical-specific needs like load calc uploads.
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RoofRat99⚒️ Journeyman9mo
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yep, collective rage at corporate indifference.
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RoofRat875⚒️ Journeyman9mo
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we feel your pain with those minnesota drives.
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FilterFanatic⚒️ Journeyman8mo
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funny, my van once routed me to the wrong county for a GFCI swap.
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TermiteTamer⚒️ Journeyman8mo
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laughed my ass off but lost an hour.
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SpotlessSteve⚒️ Journeyman8mo
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how do you handle inventory for romex in the app?
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FrameFreak3⭐ Expert8mo
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ServiceTitan is overrated for anything but big commercial electrical firms.
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SweepKing⚒️ Journeyman8mo
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true, small fleet guys get shafted.
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PipeLord4205⚒️ Journeyman8mo
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we're in the same boat, glitches during snowstorms are killer.
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DrainDemon⚒️ Journeyman8mo
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haha, at least it keeps the coffee breaks interesting.
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CircuitSavage⭐ Expert8mo
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yeah, joking about it helps.
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PrunePro⚒️ Journeyman8mo
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big corps like them are ruining independent electrical work.
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DuctDoctor3⚒️ Journeyman8mo
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try FieldEdge, better for van dispatching on tight schedules.
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HeatWaveHero2⚒️ Journeyman8mo
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it is, saved me on a few rush panel jobs.
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AntAnnihilator⭐ Expert8mo
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SharkBite for plumbing but for software? nah, ServiceTitan ain't it.
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HueHustler3⚒️ Journeyman8mo
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we get the frustration, been venting about this in r/electricians.
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PestPatrolPete2⭐ Expert8mo
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saw that thread, same issues.
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RollerRanger🔧 Apprentice8mo
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controversial: their fleet module is fine if you hack it with custom fields.
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PestPatrol5⚒️ Journeyman8mo
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doubt it, still buggy for me.
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DuctDoctor7⚒️ Journeyman8mo
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frustrated with integration to my Milwaukee charger logs in the van.
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TarPaperTitan2⚒️ Journeyman7mo
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ServiceTitan treats fleets like an afterthought, rage.
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FrameItRight⚒️ Journeyman7mo
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totally, we're the backbone but get no respect.
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FixItFelix4🔧 Apprentice7mo
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commiseration, minnesota cold makes any software fail worse.
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WeedWhackerWill⭐ Expert7mo
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watched Electrician U video on efficient routing, makes me question ST even more.
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DovetailDave⚒️ Journeyman7mo
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dustin's tips are gold, try applying them manually.
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LawnLad4🔧 Apprentice7mo
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frustrated, had to fire an apprentice who couldn't navigate their routes.
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AmpedUp4⚒️ Journeyman7mo
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we're all pissed at how it handles multi-truck coordination for big jobs.
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BugBusterBob⚒️ Journeyman7mo
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haha, my van's GPS once sent me to a farm with angry llamas.
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ColorChaos2⚒️ Journeyman7mo
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that's hilarious, but yeah, dangerous too.
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FlushFreak2⚒️ Journeyman7mo
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what's your go-to alternative for electrical fleet tracking?
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PickPro⚒️ Journeyman7mo
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ServiceTitan's pricing for fleet is highway robbery.
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DoorDoc🔧 Apprentice7mo
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yep, especially for 240V service calls.
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CoolantKing⚒️ Journeyman7mo
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funny how it works great in demos but fails on real wire pulls.
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BugBlaster3⚒️ Journeyman7mo
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proud i built my own spreadsheet for van routes, beats ST.
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HammerTimeHank2⚒️ Journeyman7mo
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smart move, saved me headaches.
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SparkJockey⚒️ Journeyman7mo
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we're getting screwed by these monopolies in trade software.
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SprayAndPray⚒️ Journeyman7mo
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we're all in this fight against bad fleet tools.
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NailGunNinja9⚒️ Journeyman6mo
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unite the sparks!
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BrushStrokeBoss2⚒️ Journeyman6mo
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ServiceTitan integration with Home Depot orders is spotty at best.
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GarageGuruGary2⚒️ Journeyman6mo
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frustrating when you need romex ASAP.
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ChillMaster3⭐ Expert6mo
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i get the rage, same with my two-truck setup.
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JointJuggler⚒️ Journeyman6mo
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don't rely on it for emergency breaker trips, use paper backups.
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GeneralFixIt⭐ Expert6mo
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good warning, saved my ass once.
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HammerHead⚒️ Journeyman6mo
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frustrated, their updates always coincide with my busiest weeks.
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PaintSplatPro⚒️ Journeyman6mo
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we're all dealing with this corporate greed.
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GeneralFixIt2⚒️ Journeyman6mo
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yep, time to boycott.
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NotAnElectrician17⭐ Expert6mo
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haha, at least the glitches make for epic fail videos.
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AntAnnihilator4⚒️ Journeyman6mo
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ServiceTitan ain't worth the hassle for small electrical fleets.
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HammerTimeHank⚒️ Journeyman6mo
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controversial but true.
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LeakLocator3⚒️ Journeyman6mo
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we feel you on the minnesota struggles.
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CanvasCrusader⭐ Expert6mo
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try Connecteam for better van comms.
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SolderSavant⚒️ Journeyman6mo
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it works well with my crew's Klein tools tracking.
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BugBusterJoe⚒️ Journeyman6mo
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watched a Mike Holt vid on efficiency, makes ST look bad.
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AntAnnihilator6⚒️ Journeyman6mo
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frustrated doesn't cut it, it's rage-inducing.
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PipeLord4206⭐ Expert5mo
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we're all fed up with fleet software that doesn't deliver.