Hey everyone, I am getting ready to start trucking school. I have been reading up on the industry, jobs, & lifestyle. I am kind of a tech junkie and am curious what Apps if any drivers use out on the road?
I have an Android smartphone & an iPad. Will I be able to utilize these devices while at trucks tops? How are in the wireless connections?
I have a friend who builds apps in Raleigh, he wants to build one for me (and everyone else)when I hit the road. What would be useful in an app? Trucks tops, weather, Traffic info, weigh stations, parking options, food options?
Thanks for your help guys!
Shakenbake -Norfolk, va
Trucking apps?
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Shakenbake, Jan 11, 2012.
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well they arnt "trucking" apps per se, but u always have weather bug for weather, google maps for a map, i know theres some out there for food and traffic. if ur friends going to build one, then truck stops/ gas pricing and taxes by state, weather updates by gps, weigh stations, and an atlas would be a pretty good combo package to make.
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Thanks Kidro, that is a start
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Id like an app that jams all cell signals within 50' of my vehicle. Thank-you.
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There aren't trucking apps huh? How about pilot, loves, petro/ta. Rand mcnally. All of the trucking rags are on line. I have one on my thunderbolt called speedview. It shows mph, has a trip meter, elapsed time, odometer, and compass. Not really truck specific but pretty useful. Google maps is @95% accurate. But its not truck specific either so ya hafta watch truck routes, low clearances, etc. Also, an app called altitude cause I always like to know how high I am......whoa.....did I just say that?
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There are a few apps but u need a smart phone to use them. All major truck stops have one ta petro is nicest. There's log book apps fuel apps u just need to go looking.
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