These 14 Secrets of Smarter (Not Harder) Route Balancing came from the toughest and best kind of teacher: real world experience. If you have been a part of even one route balancing project, you probably already know a lot of these critical steps. But unless you’ve done hundreds of these types of projects, chances are high that you’ll find an idea that will save you time, money and/or a bunch of avoidable headaches. The benefits of balancing your routes regularly are too large to ignore – do it smarter, not harder!