Apps and social media for truckers

It is no secret that smartphones have grown in popularity over the last decade. With the current climate of our nation, social distancing and staying home, smartphones are an easy way to feel connected with friends and family. Smartphones are even beneficial for truck drivers, making routes more efficient. There are apps that truck drivers can download that will help make their day-to-day routines a bit easier. 

Best truckers apps

As a truck driver, your primary function is to provide stores and people with necessities. Such as food, clothes, products and more. The world without truckers would not look how we see it today. 

Did you know that there are over three and a half million employed truck drivers in the U.S.? Their job can be easier by downloading the best trucker apps. 

1. Trucker Path – This app has it all! (Literally!) Drivers can find the nearest gas stations, truck stops, weigh stations and more! This app also allows you to plan your trips. 
2. uShipMobile – Are you constantly looking for work during your downtime? This app is perfect for you. Employers will post job details and you post your pay rate and if the employer selects you, then you just made extra money for the day! Who doesn’t love a little extra money! 
3. Drivewyze – Be honest, how much do you dread weigh stations? If you are using this app, 98 percent of the time you will be able to bypass the scales! 
4. TruckerTools– This is another app that is all in one! You can save money on the road book premium loads! 
5. TruckingWeatherandTraffic – This provides real-time updates of construction, accidents or delays. There is also a feature known as “follow me”! The app uses your location and will notify you of any nearby weather conditions. 

Social media apps! 

These apps can help make your work efficient. There are social apps that can help you stay connected with other truckers. There are truckers influencers on podcasts and social media. If you are a big country music fan, tune in to Tony Justice. He works to educate truckers while being safe on the road. 

Truckers Journey has relatable content that brings comedy and seriousness to trucking! He has been an over the road truck driver for over 20 years. 

Twisted truckers podcast is perfect for drivers with a dark sense of humor. Follow them for a good laugh! 

Social media can help take your mind off of things and increase your work-life balance. Communicating with people who have the same interests can help you feel connected with others, and that’s one amazing feature of social media! One way to improve this is by setting aside a certain amount of time each day to unwind. 

This can be done by scrolling through your social media for 20 minutes a day or listening to a podcast throughout your time over the road driving. It is important to take care of yourself to ensure that you can be the best driver!Download the best truckers apps and get going! TransWood prioritizes safety for all its drivers along with their mental health! Contact us for more information.