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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Trucker Spotlight - Matthew Garnett <em>The Trucker Spotlight series explores the lives of truckers and their journey to make a difference in their industry. We interview different truck drivers to understand some life lessons that make them who they are today. We also learn more about their motivations, and the problems that they encounter on the job. We also tackle how Trucker Path's solutions helped them with what they do. The information that they provide helps inform other people who are looking to delve into the trucking world.</em> <h2></h2> [img src="https://truckerpath.com/uploads/2020/09/tsmg-blog-1.jpg" alt=""] <h2></h2> Today we are putting the spotlight on <strong>Matthew Garnett</strong>, who's been driving for around 10 years now. Trucking is his 3rd career and he was previously a pastor and a front man for a rock band. Let's get to know more about Matt and how his path made its way into trucking. <h2></h2> <h3></h3> <h3><strong>What made you decide to be a trucker?</strong></h3> Driving trucks was a childhood dream of mine. But of course when I grew up as a teen, the expectation was to go to college and “get a real job". It was only when I was at my wits end with “real jobs", that I decided to pursue this age old dream. Let me say this, driving trucks is the most fulfilling thing I’ve ever done. It was the best decision I’ve ever made. The only regret I have is that I didn’t go into trucking sooner! <h2></h2> <h3><strong>In the years that you have been driving, what are the significant changes that you've noticed in the trucking industry?</strong></h3> The biggest thing is the change in the Hours of Service regulations. It seems like this is something Uncle Sam can’t settle on. Every time we turn around, it seems like the noose tightens more. I wrote an article for <a href="https://thefederalist.com/2017/09/13/truck-driver-overregulation-literally-looks-like-government-deciding-work-eat-sleep/">TheFederalist</a> as well as interviewed on <a href="https://youtu.be/IR4bCB4WpAI">Fox and Friends</a> about this issue. <h2></h2> The bottom line is, it makes us truckers hurry more instead of keeping the motoring public safe. <h2></h2> [img src="https://truckerpath.com/uploads/2020/09/tsmg-blog-5.jpg" alt=""] <h2></h2> <h3><strong>What made you decide to put up your Youtube channel?</strong></h3> Trucking companies do their best to train drivers but unfortunately there’s nothing better than on the ground experience. I only wish I had some open deck trucking vet showing me the basics of things via a first person camera. Put simply, there was a lot that I didn’t get in training that I had to learn the hard way. Why should guys have to learn the hard way when I can show them via my own personal experience on a Youtube channel? <h2></h2> <h3><strong>Any times when you get lonely while driving? How do you deal with it?</strong></h3> No doubt. You’re not going to avoid that. The way I deal with it is constantly occupying my mind. Each day, I have a plan to learn something new each. I have a plan to listen to radio stations and podcasts that will motivate me to keep trucking. One thing I have found very helpful is to listen to podcasts that feature our war fighters. Listening to those men talk about how they’ve defended my freedom to drive trucks gets me through those rough times. <h2></h2> [img src="https://truckerpath.com/uploads/2020/09/tsmg-blog-2.jpg" alt=""] <h2></h2> <h3><strong>As a trucker, what are the current struggles in this COVID19 pandemic?</strong></h3> It’s been good for us truckers. The biggest “struggle” has been being required to wear a mask when at shippers and receivers. It’s been a wise move to deem us as “essential”. We’ll throw the rest of you on our backs and get the economy back to normal. <h2></h2> Incidentally, I was on <a href="https://youtu.be/xv_s2WplTk4">Fox Business News</a> with Neil Cavuto discussing this topic. <h2></h2> <h3><strong>What are your usual routes? Favorite scenic truck route?</strong></h3> One of the most beautiful routes is I40 out of the Carolinas into Tennessee. The fact you have to shift a lot there is overcome by the beauty of those Smokies! As of late, I’m stuck in the Midwest running regional. But still, some loads put me right on Lake Michigan. A lot of loads put me in the middle of corn fields. Sure I love the spectacular scenery, but looking at acres and acres of corn still inspires me. The rows are perfectly straight. Some farmer took the time to make that happen and I love it. <h2></h2> [img src="https://truckerpath.com/uploads/2020/09/tsmg-blog-6.jpg" alt=""] <h3><strong>What was your weirdest or most unusual haul?</strong></h3> I’ve hauled a lot of strange and irregular stuff running open deck, but the one that sticks out to me is a haul I did when I was training with my veteran teacher, Gary. Gary and I got a run picking up on a farm in the middle of nowhere Nebraska. Honestly, we thought we were lost on the way to the pickup. We were on a narrow dirt road and both of us thought, “This can’t be right……”. Turns out we were picking up a load of potatoes from a small farmer to deliver to Kansas City. It was a unique loading process into our dry van. The unloading was even more amazing. There, we had to detach from the trailer and watch as a gigantic crane and conveyer picked up our trailer into mid-air and emptied it out like a giant emptying out a can of soup! To be sure, if wasn’t hooked on trucking before then, I knew this is what I wanted to do. <h2></h2> <h3><strong>How often do you use rest stops / truck stops? What are the things that you look for in a truck stop? Favorite truck stop meal?</strong></h3> Truck stops are a part of the life unless you’re a home daily driver. Being a regional driver, I know the best places to stop for the stuff I’m looking for which is two things: water and coffee. I’ve found that it pays to have your own food and a way to cook it (microwave) already on board. You want to be as self contained as possible. Still, I treat myself to a triple cheeseburger with fries once a week. Don’t do that everyday. But still, you’ve got to give yourself a break! Find a spot to get that sammich! <h2></h2> [img src="https://truckerpath.com/uploads/2020/09/tsmg-blog-4.jpg" alt=""] <h3><strong>What are the common troubles or problems you encounter while trucking?</strong></h3> Driving flatbed means you’re going to get into pickles. You’re going to roll into construction sites that are tight and where you most likely will get stuck…..like stuck where the crane man has to pull you out. Biggest thing is, don’t panic. Take your time and don’t tear up your equipment no matter what. Also, weight is both a blessing and a curse. Weight / over-dimension and miles is big bucks. But if you get popped for being overweight on an axel, that big money now goes to Uncle Sam. Make sure you know how to axel out your truck and run legally. <h2></h2> <h3><strong>What are your pet peeves while driving/trucking?</strong></h3> My Number One pet peeve is that Four-Wheelers do not know how to merge onto interstates! Don’t give them the time of day. It’s not my responsibility to help them merge. If you don’t know how to merge, sell your car and take the bus! You have a brake and an accelerator. Either go ahead of me on the ramp or drop back. I ain’t changing lanes for you unless it’s in my interest to do so. <h2></h2> [img src="https://truckerpath.com/uploads/2020/09/tsmg-blog-3.jpg" alt=""] <h2></h2> <h3><strong>We're glad that you use the Trucker Path app on your day to day trucking. What features do you enjoy the most?</strong></h3> The <a href="http://www.truckerpath.com">Trucker Path</a> app is fantastic. It tells me first and foremost if a truck scale is open or closed. Also, the parking feature is very accurate. It’s a Google maps for truckers. <h2></h2> <h3><strong>What are some tips that you would like to share for aspiring truckers?</strong></h3> Do not let your pride get you into an accident. If you’re not sure, don’t do it. Yeah some jackasses might try to make fun of you, but pay them no mind. Always ask questions. The worst drivers are those who act like they know it all. Make it your goal that once you’re driving 50 years you’re still willing to learn and ask questions. <h2></h2> <h3><strong>Where can people watch your videos on Youtube?</strong></h3> They can view my videos on my <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb0huNWBw2OPZeRu6JAyz7Q">Youtube Channel, Trucker Hacks</a>. <h2></h2> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4rTSTnqCVCk" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> <h2></h2> Hope you guys enjoy! <h2></h2> <h2></h2> <h4>By Aldous Aldwin</h4> <h3></h3> <h3></h3>

Sep 17, 2020 • Carriers

Industry Update March 22, 2019 <h3>Trucking Industry Update March 22, 2019</h3> <h5>By Jeremy Feucht</h5> <h3><strong><u>Did you Know?</u></strong></h3> March 22, 1933, President Roosevelt signed the Beer and Wine Revenue act, which basically killed Prohibition. This started the shipment of alcohol again in earnest and culminated in the signing of the 21<sup>st</sup> Amendment in December of 1933, officially ending Prohibition. <h3><strong><u>Trucking tip of the Week</u></strong></h3> Getting loads to the final destination on time is key to getting paid the full rate. During the Spring, especially this Spring, wind has been a major factor. Trucks, being top heavy, are easily tipped over. Pay attention to wind speeds in the area you are going through, in particularly through the Plains. Being late is better than not getting there at all. <h3><strong><u>Declarations of Emergency</u></strong></h3> This section has been a constant for the last several weeks. This week is no different. Nebraska is having massive flooding issues and are in desperate need of water, fuel and many other items. Make sure you are planning accordingly if your route takes you through Nebraska. <h3><strong><u>Toll Road Fight</u></strong></h3> The ATA sued the state of Rhode Island on their implementation of toll roads. The suit was initially brought up in July of 2018 but is just now being ruled on. Unfortunately, the suit has been dismissed but not due to the legality of the law. The presiding judge felt that the <a href="https://www.ttnews.com/articles/court-dismisses-atas-lawsuit-against-rhode-island-truck-tolls">suit should be brought up in state</a> court first. The ATA has declared that they will continue the fight. <h3><strong><u>Legislation</u></strong></h3> If you drive in the agriculture business, a new piece of legislation has been introduced that you need to keep an eye out on. HR 1673, The Agricultural Trucking Relief Act, has been introduced by Representative Austin Scott (R-GA),is set to further clarify what is classified as an agricultural commodity. While the full bill has yet to be released, you will be able to read the bill in its entirety <a href="https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1673/text?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%5B%22HR+1673%22%5D%7D&r=1&s=2">here</a> when its released.

Mar 22, 2019 • Carriers

Worst Traffic Bottlenecks in America [p] Which locations landed on American Transportation Research Institutes [a href="https://app.appsflyer.com/com.sixdays.truckerpath?pid=Social Facebook"]top 100 worst traffic bottlenecks in America[/a]?[/p] [p]Bottlenecks, no not the Budweiser kind. Rather the worst traffic bottleneck that causes extreme delays can derail a truck drivers schedule. Let's take a look at the list of places where drivers are bound to be waiting in triaffic. [/p] [h2]1. Atlanta Spaghetti Junction[/h2] [p]Winner winner, spaghetti dinner! After analyzing over 600,000 heavy-duty trucks, the ATRI deemed the intersection of [b]Interstates 285 and 85 North in Atlanta[/b], known as the “Spaghetti Junction” is the most congested freight bottleneck in America.[/p] [ol] [li]Atlanta Spaghetti Junction[/li] [li]I-95 at State Route 4 in Fort Lee, New Jersey[/li] [li]I-290 at I-90/94 in Chicago, Illinois [/li] [li]I-65 at I-64/71 in Louisville, Kentucky[/li] [li]I-71 at I-75 in Cincinnati, Ohio[/li] [li]SR 60 at SR 57 in Los Angeles, California[/li] [li]SR 18 at SR 167 in Auburn, Washington[/li] [li]I-45 at US 59 in Houston, Texas[/li] [li]I-75 at I-285 North in Atlanta, Georgia[/li] [li]I-5 at I-90 in Seattle, Washington[/li] [/ol] [giphy]<iframe src="https://giphy.com/embed/3o7qE3a5YpLpCdeq0U" width="480" height="269" frameBorder="0" class="giphy-embed" allowFullScreen></iframe>[/giphy] [h2]Which State Has the Worst Bottlenecks?[/h2] [p][b]Texas has the most bottleneck of any state[/b], with nine locations ranked among the top 50 worst. Washington has six locations in the top 50, California has five – primarily in the Los Angeles area, while Georgia has four.[/p] [h2]Which City Has the Worst Bottlenecks?[/h2] [p]Staying in the Lone Star state, the city with the worst bottleneck congestion is [b]Houston[/b]. Not only does Houston have three locations in the top 15, it has six in the top 40. Seattle is another city with major bottleneck traffic congestion with five locations on the top 100 list.[/p] [h2]Difference Between Traffic Jam and Bottleneck[/h2] [p]A bottleneck differs from a traffic jam because a bottleneck is caused by a road design or flaw in the timing of traffic lights. Bottleneck traffic can be limited if there is a proper redesign of the roadway, something that is extremely costly and time-consuming. The most common causes of bottlenecks are:[/p] [ul] [li]Traffic Interruption – the most common causation of bottleneck traffic that includes railway crossings, tolls, stop signs or traffic lights.[/li] [li]Lane Reduction – a merge caused by the reduction in the number of lanes.[/li] [li]Merging – specifically when two major highways intersect.[/li] [/ul] [p]American Trucking Association President Chris Spear sees the results of the ATRI study as an indication of infrastructure issues that the Trump Administration should address.[/p] [quote]“With President Trump expected to press for significant long-term infrastructure spending, this ATRI analysis should be a key guide for deciding what projects are worthy of funding,” Spear said. “Ensuring the safe and efficient movement of goods should be a national priority and this report draws attention to the places where our highway network needs improvement in order to meet that goal.”[/quote] [giphy]<iframe src="https://giphy.com/embed/2bgR8ybgyJU6Q" width="480" height="269" frameBorder="0" class="giphy-embed" allowFullScreen></iframe>[/giphy] [button-white href="http://atri-online.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2017-ATRI-Bottleneck-Brochure.pdf"]Full List[/button-white]

Jan 26, 2017 • Community