Quick answer: The best apps for truck drivers cover five daily jobs: finding parking and truck stops, saving on fuel, finding loads, staying legal, and sending paperwork. Our top picks are Trucker Path for parking and truck stops, Mudflap for fuel discounts, DAT One and Truckstop Go for loads, Drivewyze for weigh station bypass, and a driver app from your TMS for documents and pay. Most drivers need four or five apps, not twenty.
There are hundreds of trucking apps, and most of them do the same thing. This list keeps it simple: 10 apps that solve real problems on the road, what each one is best for, and who should skip it.
Top 10 apps for truck drivers at a glance
| # | App | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trucker Path | Truck parking, truck stops and weigh station status |
| 2 | Mudflap | Fuel discounts at independent truck stops |
| 3 | DAT One | Finding loads and checking lane rates |
| 4 | Truckstop Go | Finding loads and checking brokers |
| 5 | Drivewyze | Weigh station bypass and safety alerts |
| 6 | Weigh My Truck (CAT Scale) | Weighing without leaving the cab |
| 7 | Hammer | Truck-safe GPS navigation |
| 8 | Truck stop loyalty apps (Love’s, Pilot) | Showers, points and mobile fueling |
| 9 | Your ELD app | Hours of service and inspections |
| 10 | TenTrucks driver app | Load details, proof of delivery and pay |
How we chose
We looked for apps that are widely used by U.S. drivers, solve one clear problem, and work for owner-operators as well as company drivers. Features and prices change, so check each app’s store page before you rely on it.
1. Trucker Path: best for parking and truck stops
Trucker Path is one of the most used apps in trucking. Drivers use it to find truck stops, see parking availability reported by other drivers, check whether weigh stations are open, and find fuel prices, rest areas and truck washes.
Good to know: Parking data comes from other drivers, so it is most accurate on busy routes. The basic app is free, and truck GPS routing is a paid upgrade.
2. Mudflap: best for fuel discounts
Fuel is usually the biggest cost for an owner-operator. Mudflap gives instant diesel discounts at independent truck stops. You pay through the app with a fuel code, and there is no credit check.
Good to know: Discounts change by location and day. Compare the discounted price with your fuel card price before you fill up.
3. DAT One: best for finding loads
DAT One is the mobile app for the DAT load board, one of the largest in North America. You can search loads, see broker credit information, check average lane rates and plan a trip with truck services on the map.
Good to know: You need a paid DAT subscription. It is worth it if you book your own freight, and less useful if a dispatcher books for you.
4. Truckstop Go: best second load board
Truckstop Go is the mobile app for the Truckstop load board. Many carriers use both DAT and Truckstop, because some brokers post on only one. The app lets you search and save loads, and view broker details such as days to pay.
Good to know: It also needs a paid plan. If you can afford only one board, test both on your main lanes for a month and keep the one with more freight.
5. Drivewyze: best for weigh station bypass
Drivewyze lets eligible trucks bypass participating weigh stations, which saves time and fuel. It also gives safety alerts for things like low bridges, steep grades and sudden slowdowns.
Good to know: Bypass is a paid service and depends on your carrier’s safety score. Many ELD tablets already have Drivewyze built in, so check before you pay twice.
6. Weigh My Truck: best for fast weighing
Weigh My Truck is the official CAT Scale app. You drive on the scale, confirm in the app and pay from your phone. The weight ticket arrives by email, so you do not need to park and walk inside.
Good to know: It only works at CAT Scale locations, but there are a lot of them.
7. Hammer: best free truck GPS
Car navigation apps do not know your height and weight. Hammer is a truck GPS app that routes around low bridges and restricted roads, and it shows truck stops and parking on the way.
Good to know: No GPS is perfect. Always read the road signs, especially in older cities in the Northeast.
8. Truck stop loyalty apps: best for showers and points
The Love’s Connect and Pilot myRewards Plus apps let you start a pump from the cab, reserve a shower, earn points and save receipts. If you fuel at the same chain often, the points and free showers add up.
Good to know: Pick the chain you already use most. You do not need every loyalty app.
9. Your ELD app: best for staying legal
Your ELD app is the one you cannot skip. It records hours of service, runs your daily vehicle inspection (DVIR) and sends logs to an officer during a roadside inspection. A good ELD app is simple, fast and works when the signal is weak.
Good to know: Make sure your ELD is on the FMCSA registered list. See our guide to the best ELD providers for prices and contracts.
10. TenTrucks driver app: best for paperwork and pay
The TenTrucks driver app connects the driver to the office. Drivers see their assigned loads, update the status, upload documents and get proof of delivery signed on the phone. It works offline and is available in five languages.
Good to know: It is included in every TenTrucks TMS plan at no extra cost, for every driver. It is made for fleets that use TenTrucks, not as a stand-alone app.
Which apps do you really need?
- Company driver: Trucker Path, a truck GPS, your ELD app, one loyalty app and your company’s driver app.
- Owner-operator booking your own loads: add DAT One or Truckstop Go, Mudflap and Weigh My Truck.
- Small fleet owner: add a TMS with a driver app, so documents and load updates go straight to invoicing.
Tips for using apps safely
- Never use a handheld phone while driving. It is illegal for commercial drivers and the fines are high. Use a mount and voice control.
- Plan parking and fuel before you start driving, not during.
- Keep apps updated, and download offline maps for areas with weak signal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best app for truck drivers?
For most drivers, Trucker Path is the most useful single app because it covers parking, truck stops and weigh stations. The best set depends on whether you book your own loads.
Are there free apps for truck drivers?
Yes. Trucker Path (basic version), Mudflap, Hammer, Weigh My Truck and the truck stop loyalty apps are free to download. You pay only for fuel, weighs or upgrades.
What is the best app to find truck loads?
DAT One and Truckstop Go are the two main load board apps in the U.S. Both need a paid subscription.
What is the best GPS app for truckers?
Use a GPS made for trucks, such as Hammer or the paid routing in Trucker Path. Regular car apps do not consider truck height, weight or hazmat limits.
Do owner-operators need a TMS app?
If paperwork, invoices and IFTA take hours every week, yes. A TMS with a driver app sends documents from the truck to the invoice without retyping.
The bottom line
You do not need twenty apps. Choose one app for each job: parking, fuel, loads, compliance and paperwork. Then learn those few apps well. That saves more time than downloading every new app you see.
For the office side of the business, we believe TenTrucks is the best TMS for owner-operators and small fleets: dispatch, invoicing, driver pay, IFTA and the driver app in one place at a flat price. Start your 14-day free trial and test it with your own loads.
App features, availability and prices change often. Check each app’s official page for current details. TenTrucks is not affiliated with the third-party apps on this list.
