Useful smartphone apps

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by tarmadilo, Dec 30, 2020.

  1. racemaxx24

    racemaxx24 Heavy Load Member

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    I will reaffirm Google Maps and Trucker Path both even though they’ve been mentioned a bunch. Just that useful to have.

    If your company uses Peoplenet then the ConnectedDriver app is pretty useful for referencing your messages and such. I keep the TruckSmart app (TA/Petro) installed to keep an eye on parking in areas im going as a backup, they usually live update free spot availability plus reserved on there. Of course PFJ. I also keep some states 511 app installed, most notably Virginia. Comes in handy knowing exact incident details. Lastly RadarScope for weather maps. I’ve got the paid version for added features and detail. Very nice radar
     
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  3. spindrift

    spindrift Road Train Member

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    Just noticed on my most recent update of Maps that you can change the vehicle type icon. Haven't had the time to determine if there is a corresponding change in routing. I will say that Maps saved the day coming through Phoenix this morning. That new 202L is the shiznitz. My Garmin GPS didn't pick up on the route change.
     
  4. Dockbumper

    Dockbumper Road Train Member

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    Yup. The new 202 is nice. Beats the hell out of the I-17 truck route.
     
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  5. spindrift

    spindrift Road Train Member

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    So you can't run I-10 all the way through the city??
     
  6. Dockbumper

    Dockbumper Road Train Member

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    You can, (except Hazmat), but normally you don't want to. Traffic, Airport, etc. To avoid Phoenix all together, westbound take I-8 west to 85 North. Connects back with I-10 around Buckeye. Eastbound do the opposite. 20-30 minutes longer, but, I-10 thru Phoenix with traffic can take longer than that.
     
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  7. JLMooreKCMO

    JLMooreKCMO Light Load Member

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    One I haven't seen mentioned is
    Highway Weather (Formerly Weather Route).
    Gives weather along Route and you can adjust time to determine best time to leave etc.
     
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  8. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    Is it pretty accurate? Im gonna try that out
     
  9. JLMooreKCMO

    JLMooreKCMO Light Load Member

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    I've always found it to be
     
  10. navajo

    navajo Light Load Member

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    Truckers Slide Calc
     
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  11. Sether

    Sether Light Load Member

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    The tiny scan app is great if you have to send documents like Customs Docs for guys that do cross border work. Or trip sheets if you work for a small outfit that doesn't due transflo or trippak.
     
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