From Navigation to Fuel: Top 15 Apps for Truckers

On the road, your smartphone is one of your most helpful tools. For navigation, parking, and even finding the best truck stops, you have a wealth of information available through your mobile device. But time is money, so searching endlessly on Google for the best routes and fuel prices just won’t work. Apps for truckers, however, can do a lot of the work for you, delivering the information you need in a user-friendly package.

Here’s a list of the top 15 apps to help you manage life on the road, making it easier to choose which ones to download before your next trip.

1. Truckstop Go

Truckstop Go™ is the fastest and most effective way for truck drivers to find loads in the right lane, at the right rate. Designed specifically for mobile devices, this app is free for truckers who have a Truckstop Load Board subscription.

You can use Truckstop Go to track freight rates in real-time and see four-week trends. Compare loads at a glance and see pickup and drop-off times, load weight, estimated total pay, and pay per mile — and you can call brokers with the push of a button.

Post your availability and trailer type to let fully vetted shippers and brokers find you, or choose from nearly one million loads posted daily. Click on posted loads to see in-depth broker info, including credit history and days to pay.

Key features:

• Filter by trailer type and lane
• Upload invoices and apply for factoring
• Swipe to compare similar loads
• Use decision tools to help you negotiate rates
• Book loads instantly with “Book It Now” feature, even outside business hours
• Block brokers you don’t want to work with
• Plan your trip with the in-app Route Map

2. AllStays Truck & Travel

The user-friendly AllStays Truck & Travel app has over 35,000 data points to help truck drivers find resources. Customize your preferences to locate truck stops, weigh stations, rest areas, truck ramps, Walmart stores, and safe (and legal) truck parking.

AllStays lets you compare hotels, even when you’re looking for a room at the last minute, and filter by hotel chain and price to get the best deal. You can also narrow your truck stop search by filtering for laundry facilities, a shower, a dump station, road service, and even nearby truck dealers for a specific location. 

Key features:

• Advanced filtering options
• Turn-by-turn directions
• Search by map or satellite view
• One-touch calling for any listed business
• Manual lookup by city and state
• Brand filtering for hotels, ATMs, food, and more

3. Dock411

Dock411 helps truck drivers know what to expect at any dock. You can use it to check hours of operation, loading times, yard hazards, and pallet restrictions.

Key features:

• Built-in review system to allow truckers to leave feedback and rate facilities
• Display for weather delays or other emergencies
• Transportation app integration
• Details on wait times, weight limits, overnight parking, and loading or unloading procedures
• In-app communication for sorting out last-minute details

4. Drivewyze

With Drivewyze, you can automatically send weigh station bypass requests in participating states. Once you get a notification to bypass or pull in, the app resets so you’re ready for the next weigh station or inspection site.

Key features:

• Weigh station and inspection site detection
• Automated bypass requests
• Notifications when you’re near an inspection site or weigh station
• Auto-reset
• Compatible with ELD solutions you already have
• Available for U.S. only or U.S. plus Ontario

5. iExit Trucks

iExit uses your location to help you find truck-friendly exits and businesses across the United States. 

You can see fuel prices, weigh stations, repair centers, truck parking, and more. It categorizes options by exit so you make the most of every stop.

Key features:

• Displays truck-friendly exits
• Partners with GasBuddy/OPIS to show daily diesel prices
• Automatically switches to “On Highway” mode to show upcoming exits
• Personalized preferences with account creation

6. Trucker’s Slide Calc

This easy-to-use app for professional truck drivers tells you how to set your trailer axles. Enter your axle weights, and the app’s algorithm will let you know which holes to use. It then estimates the new axle weights based on the new settings.

Key features:

• Advises on how to set your axles
• Calculates new axle weights
• Tries to balance all axles
• Prioritizes legality over balance
• If legal limits are impossible to obtain with axle settings, it places excess weight on drive axles, making it easy to become compliant by removing excess fuel

7. Drive Weather

When it comes to essential apps for truckers, you definitely need a weather app that alerts you to severe conditions wherever you are. Even better if the app can show you when headwinds or crosswinds might make driving difficult and lower your fuel efficiency. Drive Weather does all of that. It’s like the Weather Channel app but with added features just for truckers.

Drive Weather pulls real-time satellite data from the National Weather Service, so you can see weather conditions in a map view, and get the same alerts that the NWS issues (fog, freezing rain, etc.).

Key features:

• Push alerts for severe weather
• Map view of sustained wind and wind gusts with numeric ratings
• Road trip and city interstate weather mapping
• Drag-and-drop stop planner to help with weather-related route planning

8. Waze

A top navigation app that draws on contributions from more than millions of drivers, Waze uses your location to instantly update traffic changes. This includes road construction and accidents with detour instructions. Waze automatically directs you to the most efficient route based on real-time data. 

Key features:

• Instant route adjustments 
• Speed alerts for safe driving and to avoid tickets
• Connect to music or audio apps that can be controlled in Waze
• Toll alerts
• Finds the cheapest fuel options on your route
• Real–time traffic alerts to help you avoid delays

9. Spotify

Spotify offers millions of songs, podcasts, and audiobooks, all in one place, for those long hours on the road. Listen to your favorite music or search for music by decade, genre, or similar artists. You can also collaborate on playlists with friends and family, create new playlists, and share playlists. Download your library in advance so you can enjoy Spotify without using up valuable mobile data on the road.

Follow your favorite artists to get notifications about new releases, upcoming concert dates, and pre-sale ticket access.

Key features:

• Music, podcasts, and audiobooks accessible on one app
• Subscribe to your favorite podcast so you never miss an episode
• Download music, podcasts, or audiobooks in advance to access without cell or WiFi service
• Connect your preferences across your devices for easy access when not on the road
• Paid commercial-free version and free version with commercials

10. Cat Scale Weigh My Truck

Save time at weigh stations with Weigh My Truck from Cat Scale. Combined with a fuel card and a mobile phone, the app can weigh the truck and provide payment simultaneously.

Key features:

• Weigh, pay, and get your tickets from your smartphone without leaving your truck
• Access your online account history
• Save PDF scale tickets
• Control your account and payment from the app
• Detects reweight eligibility automatically

11. GasBuddy

GasBuddy isn’t just for gas prices — it also lets you search for the best diesel prices along your route and across the country. With access to more than 150,000 fuel stations, you can filter by deals, distance, brands, and amenities.  

The app also relies on driver feedback for the most current pricing or an upcoming spike in fuel costs, to help you save as much at the pump as possible. 

Key features:  

• Price accuracy feedback in real-time
• Details on fuel stops like shower facilities and food options
• Log fuel use and export records for reimbursement or taxes
• Monitor driving habits and get tips on fuel consumption
• Fuel rewards and loyalty card options

12. Pilot Flying J myRewards Plus

The Pilot Flying J myRewards Plus app is made especially for truck drivers. Drivers can earn money every month with the tiered rewards program and redeem rewards points for free showers, drinks, or other store items.

The app also goes beyond just fuel and convenience store options with navigation tools, mobile fueling, receipt tracking, shower reservations, and advanced parking reservations. 

Key features:

• Trip planner for traffic updates, fuel options, and amenities along the way
• Advanced shower reservations and availability notifications
• Real-time parking visibility and advanced reservation services
• Loyalty rewards program with redeemable points for purchases
• Touchless payment and digital receipt tracking
• Special rewards during National Truck Driver Appreciation exclusive for app holders

13. FC BigRoad ELD

Keep all your logging and reporting documents in one convenient place with FC BigRoad ELD. This FMCSA-certified app comes with pre-loaded rules and exemptions to make logging easy and convenient. 

You can track hours of service easily and edit logs to comply with regulations. It also shows precise drive time with notifications for end-of-drive, shift, and cycle to avoid miscalculation.

Key features:

• Notifications for errors or violations to keep drivers in compliance and avoid fines
• Keep records of logs and vehicle inspection reports to easily send to fleet managers
• Compliant ELD details to create effortless driver inspector reports (DVIRs)
• In-app chat feature to stay connected with management and other fleet drivers

14. Rolling Strong

With Rolling Strong, maintaining a healthy lifestyle on the road is easier. The app is designed to help educate truck drivers on ways to improve hydration, nutrition, fitness, well-being, and sleep. You can sync to a fitness device to log details automatically.

The app is completely customizable to your goals and your schedule, helping you achieve optimal health and wellness. It also lets you track your health report and set medical exam reminders to keep you on track.

Key features:

• Workout routines designed specifically for truck drivers
• Customized meal plans and meal suggestions for popular restaurants across the country
• Health assessments to help identify health patterns and risks
• DOT readiness quiz and health assessment
• Corporate accounts with company-sponsored competitions

15.Trucker Path

TruckerPath is a one-stop shop for all the details a trucker needs. The app lets you search truck stops, weight stations, parking, fuel stops, truck washes, Walmarts, and more — all with real-time updates.

The app offers a navigation system that helps you plan your trips on routes that are truck accessible and avoid low bridges. It also logs your trips so you can easily recall those details for future hauls.

Key features:

• Route plans specifically for your truck’s height, width, weight, and type
• Real-time truck parking availability and parking history
• Truck-specific GPS navigation directions to plan optimal routes
• Find and compare fuel prices

Mobilize your operations with Truckstop Go

Mobile apps help you access whatever you need when you’re on the road. And when it comes to finding the best loads, rates, and lanes, Truckstop Go has you covered.

Download Truckstop Go to get started.