Do you have trouble finding the best price on gas? What about the closest truck stop and cleanest showers while on the road? Modern technology now allows truckers to access all this information at the touch of a button in for form of an app. There are literally millions of Android apps you can download, but it’s often time consuming to find the right app, download it and test it out. Lucky for you, we’re going to do all the work for you! Here is a list of the top Android apps for truck drivers.
Trucker Tools
Trucker Tools is an all-in-one trucking app that should be downloaded on every trucker driver’s smartphone. Looking for the best diesel prices? Trucker Tools updates their data every single hour, so you are guaranteed the most accurate information. And there is no need to worry about traffic jams! This app gives you real time traffic information, including alternate routes when there is construction or an accident.
Other features include the ability to search for truck stops within a 50-mile radius, view the truck stops in a location on a mapview, see the full list of amenities and services provided by a truck stop and more.
My Pilot
If you’re a trucker, you’ve been to a Pilot Flying J and Pilot Travel Centers numerous times in your career. They are one of biggest truck stop chains in the country and offer some of the best perks for truck drivers.
Looking to make your next stop at Pilot station?
With the My Pilot app, you can now locate every Pilot location, including the list of current fuel prices. If you’re looking to plan ahead, you can enter your start and end points and see every location along the way.And no more need for another dirty shower! The My Pilot app features a rating systems for showers at all facilities.
BigRoad Trucker Log Books
Never miscalculate a log with the BigRoad Trucker Log Books app. This app has “the most 5-star reviews of any trucking app” for a reason! BigRoad helps keep track of your duty status changes and generates fully editable log books throughout your day, and even allows you to send vehicle inspection reports (DVIR) and driver logs directly to your fleet.
Other features include automatically calculating available drive time and recap using the chosen hours of service (HOS) rules and creating vehicle inspection reports (DVIR / PTI).
Truck GPS Navigation by Aponia
Even truckers need directions, and if you’re going to have to get directions, why not get them from the best source? Truck GPS Navigation by Aponia is hands down the best GPS app available for truck drivers.
Not only does Truck GPS Navigation calculate your route, the app allows you to plug in the details of your truck profile and load type to determine the most efficient route. You can choose a profile configuration based on height, length, width, weight, max. axle load and whether you’re carrying hazardous materials. Going into a no-cell zone? Don’t worry—the app stores all maps and routes for offline use.
TextDrive
All five of these Android apps are highly recommended for any trucker, but remember—you should never be on your smartphone while operating your truck! One of the easiest distractions to take your eyes off the road and onto your smartphone is a text message. While you should stay in touch with friends and family while on the road, you should wait to respond to their texts until you’re fully stopped.
TextDrive sends a custom reply when a text is received, alerting the sender that you are driving. The app also speaks every text message aloud so you know what every message says without having to pick up your Android.
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