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Tell Plow Customers You're Coming Before the Snow Stops

Every snowstorm, plow companies drown in 'when are you coming?' calls. When a storm triggers your routes, automatically text every customer their expected service window.

difficulty Beginnersetup 25 minresult Customers know their plow window before they ask, and your phone stays quiet during the storm.
  1. 1

    Watch the Snowfall

    Add a Schedule Trigger checking forecast accumulation against your service trigger.

  2. 2

    Activate the Routes

    When the trigger hits, compute each route's expected service window.

  3. 3

    Broadcast the Windows

    Add a Twilio node texting every customer their window.

  4. 4

    Update on Progress

    Text route-complete confirmations so customers know they're done.

  5. 5

    Activate and Test

    Activate the workflow with a test storm. Confirm broadcasts go out by route.

Frequently asked questions

Does this really cut calls?

Storm-day call volume typically drops by more than half when windows go out proactively.

What about mid-storm changes?

Broadcast an updated window if a breakdown or heavy band shifts the schedule — honesty holds trust.

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