In 2018, there are numerous helpful driving apps for drivers who spend a lot of time on the road. Whether you’re a professional truck driver, or simply someone who works in a field that has you on the road more often than not, there is an app for all of your commuting needs. From gas savers, to real-time navigation tools, we’ve outlined some of the most helpful driving apps to save you time and money while on the road.
GasBuddy
The GasBuddy app has a database of more than 140,000 gas stations and convenience stores for drivers to discover when they need them most. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Boston, GasBuddy is available for both iPhone and Android. This driving app offers real-time fuel price information, station locations and offerings, along with gas station ratings and reviews submitted by users. In addition, GasBuddy lets you complete fun challenges within the app and win gas cards in their giveaways. Driving apps like this areideal for the driver who is on the road the majority of the year.
Openbay
Openbay allows users to get quotes for their car service, choose the service they need or describe the problem and get professional help from experts. Then, the driving app helps you compare quotes from shops nearby. Openbay works with a “variety of service providers to ensure the customer has options when it comes to selecting the right provider for their vehicle.” These driving apps lets you pay securely online, hold your appointment with a credit card, and pay securely online when your service is complete.
To review:
- Choose the shop that’s right for you and your vehicle
- Schedule your appointment with a nearby mechanic
- Then pick a convenient day and time for
your service.
Trucker Path
Trucker Path calls themselves “America’s most popular app for truckers” for a good reason; they have a community of more than 600,000 users. Truckers use the driving app to discuss the best truck stops in their areas, communicate about the available parking nearby, discuss weigh stations statuses, fuel prices, and more.
If you’re a professional trucker, this is a great app for you. Trucker Path helps connect thousands of carriers looking for loads daily and hundreds of freight companies who are posting their freight online. Carriers can use the popular load board app and brokers can get connected with carriers and get your freight moving.
Trucker Tools
Another popular driving app is Trucker Tools. Trucker Tools lets users find the nearest truck stop, get real-time diesel prices, or the fastest truck route to your destination and more in the free app. Trucker Tools has the accurate list of truck stops and real-time fuel prices. Search for nearby truck stops, number of parking spaces, showers, 24-hour operations, or by name, city or highway.
Here are some of the most popular features of the driving app:
- GPS based Smart Phone App to track freight in real-time every 5 mins & eliminate check calls+
- Most accurate Geofence alerts for Pickup & Delivery
- Real-time ETAs with traffic & weather
- Fully compliant EDIs and full route maps offered.
- Optimized for data and battery featuring many free tools to help drivers on the road
- Instantly communicate with drivers through the app; receive driver inputs for weight of load, # of pieces, reefer temp and many more in real-time
Waze
Waze allows users to get the best route every day with real–time help from other drivers. This app is the largest community-based traffic and navigation app in existence currently. Drivers user the app to share real-time traffic and road info, saving everyone time and gas money on their daily commute.
Drivers work together to outsmart traffic; the app allows you to get alerted before you approach police, accidents, road hazards or traffic jams. All information is shared by other drivers in real-time. Additionally, an active community of Waze map editors works to constantly improve and update Waze’s maps. Furthermore, you can navigate to the cheapest station on your route, all powered by community-shared gas prices.
