Gone are the days of printed maps, phone booths, and paper log books. Truckers today have access to many apps and tools that simplify life on the road and help them get to their destination safely and on time. Every trucker should be using the following apps to save time, lower costs, and stay compliant with regulations.
1.Trucker Path
Trucker Path is used by over one million truckers to access valuable information about truck stops, parking, fuel prices, and weigh stations. Tuckers can access real-time information about available parking stops, weigh station status, truck wash locations, and roads with low clearance.
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2. uShip Mobile
This app is for owner-operators, helping users “generate new and recurring business by submitting quotes or accepting offers on customers’ shipments.” On the app, users can create a profile, search shipments, submit quotes, and get paid on delivery. uShip Mobile has over 3.5 million shipping customers, 780,000 service providers, and 5.7 million shipment listings.
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3. Drivewyze
The app provides a weigh station bypass service, location based alerts, coaching tools, and infrastructure services. Drivewyze offers bypass opportunities at over 847 sites in 46 states and provinces to interstate truckers.
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4. Motive
Motive boasts an industry leading AI Dashcam and automated driver coaching to help prevent accidents and protect drivers. Truckers can also use a no-fee Motive Card to fill up at the pump. Other offerings provided by Motive include an ELD and real-time visibility into the location, use, and health of vehicles, equipment, and assets.
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5. Fuelbook
With Fuelbook, truckers can search through more than 5,000 truck stops nationwide. Additional paid features include ranking view, list view, less IFTA view, custom location labels, and fleet directory.
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6. iExit
Truckers can use the iExit app to find exits and amenities while on the road. Truckers can view a list of gas stations, restaurants, and lodging across the nation.
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7. Trucker Tools
Trucker Tools offers features that include load search, tracking, routing and fuel optimizer, parking, rest areas, weight scales, truck stop guide, and document upload. It’s a mighty app that’s well worth adding to your arsenal of tools.Learn more about the app.