Useful smartphone apps

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

 

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.

 

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

 

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

 

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.

 

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.

 

Is it pretty accurate? Im gonna try that out

 

I've always found it to be

 

Truckers Slide Calc

 

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.