Top 5 Apps for Truck Drivers
Top 5 Apps for Truck Drivers
During the winter months, knowing what to expect regarding weather and road conditions for drivers is almost impossible. Many drivers have reported that although checking weather reports before a trip can be helpful, unpredicted weather that causes rapid changes to driving conditions when you least expect it is the hardest to power through. We’ve compiled a list of apps, all Android and Apple compatible, that have been helpful for drivers in unpredictable weather conditions.
Trucking Weather and Traffic
Cost – Free
This app combines the two most important things for truck drivers all in one space. Available for Apple and Android users, this app not only offers constant weather updates but also traffic flow updates. There is an option to customize the types of updates you’d like to receive such as by specific temperature drop or rise, wind speeds, and road conditions.
MyRadar Weather
Cost – Free – offers in-app purchases
As mentioned previously, weather can be wildly unpredictable especially on the road, minute-by-minute. In order to best track sudden weather changes for drivers, the MyRadar Weather app is a perfect tool to have for Android and iPhone users. The app gives you constant current weather readings based on your location, sends alerts when unexpected weather is coming your way, and has an animated live radar. Bonus Feature: The app also has a very detailed wind speed asset which is something most apps skip.
Transflo
Cost – Free
Transflo is a virtually fool-proof application solely dedicated to making those unpredictable times on the road a little less unnerving. While it’s primary purpose assists drivers in making decisions about loads, find trailer locations and provides updates about fuel stops and trucking rest areas live while driving your route. Additionally, the app will constantly update drivers on weather conditions and send alerts when it’s time to prepare for a weigh station.
PeopleNet Fleet Manager
Cost – $5-$20/month
A common app used by large and small fleet companies, this app focuses on efficiency, fleet management, drivers and simple communication between drivers and dispatchers. It also has detailed routing options, mileage tracking, GPS capabilities, and road traffic alerts. Pairing this app with some of the weather-focused apps mentioned earlier would allow drivers to not only achieve driving efficiency but be weather aware as well.
AccuWeather
Cost – Free
This app is solely focused on assessing the weather in extreme detail. AccuWeather offers minute-by-minute weather forecasts that can also be integrated into your calendar. This app specializes in analyzing the weather of your current location but tracking future locations is an option as well.
Although the winter season is coming to a close, unexpected inclement weather and driver convenience tools are valuable to all drivers throughout the year. Adding these tools to your driving routine will surely improve the sense of preparedness on the road for even the most experienced of drivers.