Feb 22, 2017 • Community

Trucker Path App Hits One Million Installs on Google Play

Trucker Path App Hits One Million Installs on Google Play

The Trucker Path community has rapidly expanded, now with over 1.5 million installs of the app and one million on Google Play.

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(MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., February 21, 2017) – Trucker Path, creators of America’s most popular trip planning app for truck drivers, announced today that the app has surpassed over 1.5 million installs and is the first in the trucking industry to reach over one million downloads on Google Play. Meanwhile, Trucker Path’s freight-matching marketplace Truckloads app has reached over 250,000 downloads. The milestone makes the Truckloads apps the most installed freight-matching app in the trucking industry.

“Trucker Path continues to evolve as a trusted source of valuable information to help the dedicated men and women of our trucking community,” said Trucker Path CEO Ivan Tsybaev. “It’s remarkable the amount of growth and positive feedback we have received from the industry and it’s a tribute to our dedicated users, developers and the entire team for the shared success.”

Additionally, Truckloads is the highest rated freight-matching mobile app in America, with an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5.0 stars while the Trucker Path app is the highest rated navigational mobile app for truck drivers with a rating of 4.7 stars via user’s Google Play reviews.

Trucker Path features over 6,000 locations where drivers can find available truck parking in real-time by fellow drivers. The crowd-sourced app has over 400,000 monthly parking updates by users and allows a driver to filter parking searches with locations such as TA & Petro, Loves, Pilot & Flying J, independently owned truck stops, rest areas and even Walmarts that are verified to allow overnight truck parking. The app also lists a locations amenities, parking history and reviews from fellow drivers.

Released to the public in March 2016, Truckloads is available to use for free on both mobile devices (Google Play and App Store) and the web. It provides a dynamic marketplace where over 80,000 qualified carriers search through two million loads per month posted by over 700 brokers.

Carriers can enjoy several unique features in the app including unlimited access to premium loads, the ability to customize searches based on seven different factors, as well as view a broker’s credit score and days to pay while calling to inquire about a load directly from the app.

Trucker Path is an all-encompassing ecosystem for the trucking industry. It simplifies the previously arduous process of finding and hauling truck freight by combining navigational assistance and trip planning in the Trucker Path app, allowing carriers with authority to book a load through Truckloads and receive immediate payment after with its freight factoring service InstaPay.

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Jan 08, 2020 • Carriers

Best Truck Stops [p]With over 6,000 truck stops in the Trucker Path app determining the best truck stops in America is no small task. But hey, who doesn't love a challenge and a competition to see which is the best truck stop for 2017.[/p] [h2]Best Truck Stops[/h2] [p]The best truck stops are ranked thanks to you guys! There are over 600,000 truck drivers who update locations on Trucker Path with available parking at truck stops, travel centers and rest areas throughout America. Drivers also comment on their experiences at truck stops by leaving ratings and reviews for fellow users to view.[/p] [p] Whether you need diesel stations to fuel up, looking for a delicious homemade meal like grandma used to make or just looking for a place with truck parking to rest, these are the best truck stops perfect for truck drivers.[/p] [h2]Creek Travel Plaza[/h2] [android-img src="https://truckerpath.com/uploads/2017/05/Creek-Travel-Plaza-1.png"] [p]The Creek Travel Plaza is the best truck stop for independently owned truck stops and is a must stop for truck drivers in the Southeast.[/p] [h2]What Makes It a Best Truck Stop?[/h2] [p]To determine what is the best truck stop, we analyzed a variety of criteria in order to award the best locations found [a href="https://app.appsflyer.com/com.sixdays.truckerpath?pid=Social Facebook"]in our app[/a]. Truck stops and travel centers with available truck parking, fantastic customer service and useful amenities like showers, repair services, laundry facilities and WiFi found themselves a cut above the competition.[/p] [p]It's no secret, truck drivers love to eat. That's why restaurant options and food quality were also included in our decision-making when ranking the best truck stops. The next time you are traveling through America, be sure to check out one of these nearby truck stops.[/p] [h2]Best Truck Stops - Top 10 Truck Stops: 0-5.0 Ratings scale[/h2] [img src="https://truckerpath.com/uploads/2017/04/Screen-Shot-2017-04-25-at-12.56.11-PM-1.png" alt=""] [button-white href="https://truckerpath.com/uploads/2017/04/Top-truck-stops-Top-100-2017-PR.pdf"]Full List[/button-white] [h2]Best Truck Stops - Top 10 Independent Truck Stops[/h2] [ul] [li]Creek Travel Plaza – Atmore, AL[/li] [li]Karde’s 151 – Monticello, IA[/li] [li]Gore’s Travel Plaza – Seiling, OK[/li] [li]Association of Christian Truckers – Brownstown, IL[/li] [li]BJs Travel Center – New Madrid, MO[/li] [li]Hixton Travel Plaza – Hixton, WI[/li] [li]Kwik Trip Travel Center – Austin MN[/li] [li]Kwik Trip #202 – Plover, WI[/li] [li]Refugio Travel Center – Refugio, TX[/li] [li]Texas 87/ Tiger Truck Stop – Esperanza, TX[/li] [/ul] [h2]Look for the Decal in the Truck Stop Window[/h2] [p]Recognition of success goes beyond saying congrats. The best truck stops for this year will each receive a window decal honoring the location as [i]the Best Places for 2017[/i]. This recognition lets truck drivers know that they have come to the right truck stop.[/p] [images src="https://truckerpath.com/uploads/2017/04/best-places-decal-BLOG-1.png" alt="Cost of parking" width="250px" align="left" ] [h2]Which State Has the Best Truck Stops?[/h2] [p]They say in Texas, football is king. While that might be true, there's also room on the throne for the best truck stops. [b]Texas[/b] had three truck stops ranked in the top 15 along with nine in the top 100 overall, more than any other state. Meanwhile, [b]Wisconsin[/b] finished second with five ranked in the top 100 and [b]Alabama[/b] finishing third with four truck stops.[/p] [h2]Gore's Travel Plaza – a Historic Truck Stop Location[/h2] [p]Gore's Travel Plaza began in 1939 when Floyd Gore decided to open a service station next to his home in Seiling, Oklahoma. Currently, third-generation brothers Tony, Gary and Marty along with fourth-generation son and nephew Derrick continue the family business of serving the trucking community for over 78 years.[/p] [quote]“The best part of serving the truck driving community is finding new ways to make their days on the road a little easier. We are here to serve them and our goal is to always be above their expectations,” said Gore's General Manager Derrick Gore. “Our staff know that customers come first, before anything else. We want people to leave our facility feeling appreciated and respected. Serving the needs of our customers and going above and beyond their expectations is something that we are proud of and hope they recognize during their visit.”[/quote] [button-green href="https://truckerpath.com/trucker-path-app/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=besttruckstops2017"]Learn More About Trucker Path[/button-green] [video id ="NSSOwFRJaQw"] If you're a truck driver but want to earn more and be your own boss, learn how you can<a href="https://truckerpath.com/blog/how-to-become-an-owner-operator/"> become an owner operator today.</a>

May 02, 2017 • Carriers

Best Fleet to Drive For [p]The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) announced the 2017 Best Fleet to Drive For. Did yours [a href="https://app.appsflyer.com/com.sixdays.truckerpath?pid=Social Facebook"]make the list[/a]?[/p] [h2]2017 Best Fleet to Drive For[/h2] [p][i](List is in alphabetical order)[/i][/p] [ul] [li]Bison Transport – Winnipeg, MB (Canada)[/li] [li]Boyle Transportation – Billerica, MA[/li] [li]Central Oregon Trucking Company, Inc. – Redmond, OR[/li] [li]Challenger Motor Freight Inc. – Cambridge, ON (Canada)[/li] [li]Fremont Contract Carriers, Inc. – Fremont, NE[/li] [li]FTC Transportation, Inc. – Oklahoma City, OK[/li] [li]Garner Trucking, Inc. – Findlay, OH[/li] [li]Grand Island Express, Inc. – Grand Island, NE[/li] [li]Halvor Lines, Inc. – Superior, WI[/li] [li]Interstate Distributor Co. – Tacoma, WA[/li] [li]Kriska Holdings Ltd. – Prescott, ON (Canada)[/li] [li]Landstar System, Inc. – Jacksonville, FL[/li] [li]Maverick Transportation, LLC – North Litte Rock, AR[/li] [li]Motor Carrier Service, LLC – Northwood, OH[/li] [li]Nussbaum Transportation – Hudson, IL[/li] [li]ONE For Freight – Milton, ON (Canada)[/li] [li]Prime Inc. – Springfield, MO[/li] [li]Smokey Point Distribution – Arlington, VA[/li] [li]TLD Logistics Services, Inc. – Knoxville, TN[/li] [li]TransPro Freight Systems Ltd. – Milton, ON (Canada)[/li] [/ul] [h2]Qualifications to Be Considered for 2017 Best Fleets to Drive For[/h2] [p]To be considered, a fleet must have 10 or more trucks and receive a nomination from at least one company driver or owner-operator and have "exemplary work environments" for truck drivers and various employees. CarriersEdge conducted interviews with representatives from fleets human resources department regarding "corporate direction, policies, and programs" according to TCA.[/p] [p]Fleets were judged on a points system with categories:[/p] [ul] [li]Total compensation[/li] [li]Health benefits[/li] [li]Pension plan[/li] [li]Professional development opportunities[/li] [li]Career path/advancement opportunities[/li] [/ul] [p]Fremont Contract Carriers, Grand Island Express, Landstar System and Motor Carrier Service received the distinct honor of making the Best Fleets list for five or more times while FTC Transportation and Halvor Lines made the list for a fifth consecutive year. Five of the fleets on the list are based in Canada.[/p] [p]“These companies represent the best of the best in truckload. As industry innovators, they bring fresh ideas that not only create a desirable workplace for employees, but also propel trucking to exciting new terrains,” said TCA President John Lyboldt.[/p] [p]The winning fleets will be announced at TCA's Annual Convention, March 26–29, 2017, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville.[/p]

Feb 01, 2017 • Community