While driving on the road, these trucking apps can help you get where you need to be, save time, money, and make you more healthy and fit! The apps we will showcase are Gas Buddy, Storm Radar, Waze Navigation, My Fitness Pal, Transflo Mobile, Camscanner, Relax Melodies, Truck Smart.
1. Gas Buddy
Fuel as one of the biggest expenses in the trucking job. Gas Buddy can help you a lot, so you never have to overpay again. This app is the world’s biggest community-based fuel app. So you can use it and find the cheapest fuel by distance or price and you can start saving.
2. Storm Radar
It’s a very good weather app, also has a partnership with Weather Channel Interactive. It has advanced storm cell tracking and real-time severe weather alerts. Also, try Storm Shield with voice alerts so you don’t have to take your eyes off the road.
3. Waze Navigation
Waze can be the miracle GPS app. Seriously, it can help you avoid police traps, avoid traffic jams and accidents. Find a faster route, get alerts and that’s all for free.
4. My Fitness Pal
This app will definitely help you lose weight. It has the fastest and easiest tool to count your calories. Also, this app is #1 rated diet app by Consumer Reports and reputation, and it’s free.
5. Transflo Mobile
Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) are now a must-have for millions of drivers. This app supports driver hours of service (HOS) status, driver vehicle inspection report (DVIR), and much more when using a Transflo T7 ELD.
6. Camscanner
Truth be told, you’re running your business from your truck. Use this free app that basically turns your phone’s camera into a portable scanner, allowing you to scan paperwork like rate sheets, bills of lading, scale tickets, invoices, etc.
7. Relax Melodies
The success comes from a good night’s sleep, that’s the secret everybody. If you have trouble sleeping, consider using white noise and meditations from Relax Melodies to take back control of your sleep.
8. Truck Smart
Don’t get boxed in, especially when climate takes a turn (tornados, hurricanes, ice, snow, etc.). If your visibility gets worse and worse you need an escape plan. Pull off the road, set the brakes and turn your hazards on. Yes, you may have to wait it out but you’re staying safe and protecting anyone else that’s still on the road.
Whether you are a new driver or veteran, remember to “mind the bubble”: front, behind, all sides and all directions or angles of the truck. Creating a virtual safety zone around your truck is crucial.
We hope that these trucking apps will help ease your job
Insurox knows how many challenges you guys face every day, we hope these apps can make your day easier. If you know someone that might benefit from this article, please share it.