Apps are a big part of a trucker’s life on the road – they can help with different tasks such as finding the best truck stop, bypassing weigh stations, health, and business matters. There are so many app options, and it can be overwhelming. Here are our top apps for truck drivers in 2021!
1. TruckSmart
TruckSmart is an app by the Travel Centers of America. This app is created to make life on the road easier for truck drivers. TruckSmart provides real-time updates on your location, the gas prices at TA truck stops near you and allows you to save your spot in line for a shower.
2. Drivewyze
Drivewyze is an app that allows for weigh station bypassing, which saves drivers time and money. With this app, you can receive bypass across the United States, which helps by saving money on fuel, delivering loads faster, and allows you to bypass scales 98% of the time (this depends on your safety record).
The first 30 days are free, and after that, it is $17.99 a month.
3. Cost Per Mile
This app is especially useful for Owner Operators! It helps keep track of all your trucking business expenses, tracking your spending per mile, which helps reduce any human error. This also helps with your profitability.
4. Dock411
Dock411 gives you all the information you need about wherever you are stopping! It allows you to look up the stop by address or company name, rate the experience you had at the stop, and the app will even research a question for you if you are short on time.
Dock411 lets you see what accommodations are available – such as restrooms, drivers lounge, or overnight parking – and allows you to see if the answer has been verified by the company or is a response from another driver.
5. Storm Shield
Storm Shield is a great app to help you track the weather, so you are aware of any extreme alerts to help you plan your routes better. It is different from most apps because it uses alerts based on your GPS location. It updates you with alerts via voice or pushes notifications.
This app is free, but there are some features available for an extra cost.
6. CamScanner
This app is great for scanning paper documents as a clear PDF! This works well for drivers and owner-operators to scan any paperwork they have into the main offices. It helps keep track of your papers and is one less thing you need to carry with you in your truck!
7. Rolling Strong
Rolling Strong is a wellness app built for truck drivers! It helps personalize a program for your needs and helps you get healthy while on the road. Some features include: connecting with other drivers and coaches, competitions for improving your health, tracking your sleep, water intake, and nutrition, and getting one on one mentoring.
Fremont Contract Carriers provides Rolling Strong for all of their drivers. If your carrier doesn’t provide Rolling Strong for you, it is $4.99 a month.
Closing
These are some of the best apps for truck drivers that can make their day to day lives easier. If you are a truck driver, consider checking out some of these apps today!