Truck Drivers Benefit From Mobile Phone Application
In these days of advanced technology, so many applications have been and continue to be invented not only for computers but even for mobile phones. Fortunately, a lot of people belonging to the different segments of society, whether private individuals and professionals, are also benefiting from these technologies including the truck drivers.
For sure, many of you are very familiar with mobile phone applications. With these so-called apps, a mobile phone user can do more than just send text messages and make phone calls using the gadget.
For professional truck drivers, there's a specific application now that allows them to locate a variety of resources they need on a daily basis. Known as the resource page, this is part of an iPhone application called Trucker. This app was designed to meet the needs of drivers managing huge vehicles by way of providing vital information. These data are on the lowest fuel prices, truck repair services, weather updates, trucking industry news, legal forms, traffic alerts, truck wash locator, health insurance program, official government trucking links, mileage calculator, truck stop locator, weigh scale and freight locator, job finder, trucking forums and emergency links among others.
Apart from the important information, however, the Trucker application also provides resources for entertainment as well. There are trucking videos, trucking songs and even a blog talk radio. This will allow drivers to relax and be entertained for awhile as they're waiting for their next load delivery or pick-up.
This iPhone app is indeed very helpful to truck drivers. For instance, those experiencing problems with their truck in the middle of a road can easily find help by using the repair services locator. Those who follow the news won't be left behind as well as they can be updated while cruising on highways.
A truck driver who wants to get traffic information in the area of his destination could also utilize the traffic alerts feature. In addition, those who want to learn more about government regulations can get the official links to sites such as the U.S. Department of Transportation as well as the FMCSA, its rules and regulations page, hours of service regulations, FMCSA general notices.
Apple's iPhone Trucker application is being updated every day so professional drivers can be sure to get fresh content on a daily basis. The best part is that the drivers themselves can give suggestions and ideas as to what other information they would like to see. The manufacturing company will then screen these ideas and if they approve of your suggestion, the information will be added to the existing list.
With this app, you don't even have to bring a laptop because you can get all the information you need by just using your mobile phone. Another positive side to this application is it allows truck drivers to interact with their fellow drivers through discussion boards. The interaction is not limited to words because photos can also be submitted for sharing with other users.
Apple has made great leaps for years now with its innovations and today, it has made truck driving a less lonely job with its Trucker app.