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View allBridgeClear RouteGuard
Trucking companies lose thousands due to inaccurate clearance data causing oversized loads to be rerouted or stuck. Existing tools fail to verify route feasibility in real time, adding costly delays.
“Truck driver with 53' trailer cannot determine if a street is accessible before routing, risking getting stuck.”
“A permitted 14 ft high oversized load is routed under bridges with clearances of 13 ft 6 in or lower, forcing a potential costly reload onto a lowboy after a 24-hour driver wait.”
StopSafe HOS
Drivers risk HOS violations when unable to find parking or lodging before their clock expires. This tool integrates ELD data with real-time parking and hotel availability to suggest compliant stops.
“Truck drivers must manually track and manage complex hours-of-service regulations, including the 70-hour/8-day rule and recap calculations, to avoid running out of available driving hours.”
“Drivers are unable to effectively use split sleeper berth breaks because the 14-hour clock does not pause on the second short break in Qualcomm ELD systems.”
MilePay Guarantee
Truck drivers lose income due to unpaid pre-shift activities and lack of transparency in per-mile pay. Our app automates compensation for all mandatory time and provides clear earning visibility.
“A driver is missing five load pays of $20 each from their paycheck for the period ending 10/17 and finds it difficult to track and resolve the discrepancy.”
“Truck drivers are not compensated for mandatory early starts, resulting in unpaid labor and exploitation.”
RouteFinder for Owner-Operators
A mobile app connecting owner-operators to verified local delivery contracts with transparent pay and requirements. Specifically addresses the gap for food service, fuel delivery, and FedEx Ground runs.
“Truck driver wanting to know how to find loads at work, whether via a dedicated app or just the internet, indicating uncertainty about available load-finding tools.”
“Owner operators struggle to find and secure FedEx Ground delivery runs.”
HOS-Dispatch Optimizer
Dispatch software that automatically incorporates driver Hours of Service limits and loading/unloading detention times to assign realistic schedules. It eliminates impossible deadlines and enforces reciprocal penalties for facility delays.
“A truck driver repeatedly arrives at a customer location only to find the load is not ready, causing wasted trips and delays.”
“Splitting breaks in Samsara's ELD system is overly strict, causing violations when breaks are even a second off.”
RateGuard
Owner operators and small trucking companies struggle to get profitable rates due to lack of real-time cost and market data. This app provides dynamic pricing recommendations that ensure sustainable margins.
“Truck owners are frustrated that brokers earn more per load than they do, despite owning expensive equipment and hauling the freight.”
“Truck owners in Canada are selling their trucks at a loss due to declining freight rates and intense competition.”
Individual Problems
FuelWise Fleet
Owner operator is paying full price for fuel through a company-provided fuel card with no discounts, while the carrier takes a higher cut during fuel price increases.
DiagnosisCheck
Accidentally purchased a poorly maintained recovery truck that broke down after costly repairs, now facing a £4.4k diagnostic and repair bill with uncertainty about the root cause and fair pricing.
HillClimb Optimizer
New Cascadia truck loses power on slopes, requiring manual gear dropping to maintain speed.
TruckLens Live
Dispatchers cannot accurately locate trucks on a map, leading to confusion and inefficiency.
TowTruckDirect
Tow truck operators struggle to find and purchase tow trucks because dealerships do not offer integrated tow truck kits, forcing them to source chassis and towing equipment separately.
TimeNav Pro
Truck driver feels stressed about remaining drive time due to traffic delays and lack of route alternatives.
OnDutyTrack
Dispatcher needs to understand how the app tracks driver location, specifically whether it tracks continuously or only during active duty.
TruckFix AI
Truck auxiliary A/C repeatedly fails, and the breakdown team is incompetent, forcing driver to lose workdays for repairs they could fix themselves if they had proper diagnostic guidance.
PartMatch Pro
Need to identify the correct replacement part for a manifold exhaust header for a Cummins ISX15 engine.
FifthWheel Guide
Driver cannot adjust fifth wheel position and struggles with backing into docks due to improper setup.
BackhaulMatch Pro
Monthly 8,000 mile drives cost $2-2.5k in gas; looking to offset fuel costs but concerned about regulatory impact on insurance.
RegsClear – Compliance & Route Planner
Towing operators with proper endorsements face enforcement of double-towing bans in OR/WA/CO while unlicensed operators bypass the rules without consequence.
TruckDiag Pro
Truck diagnostics are locked in dealer-only systems, causing income loss during warranty repairs.
CrossingGuard Pro
Railroad crossings that are not level with roadways and lack warning lights cause trucks to get stuck and create safety hazards.
RigRoute Pro
Truck driver needs a clean, effective way to route coax cable from side mirrors to CB radio in a Freightliner Cascadia without going through the firewall.
HOS Clarifier
Truck driver is unable to find a clear, authoritative answer on whether split sleeper berth breaks pause the 70-hour clock, risking incorrect HOS management.
HomeRoute Dispatch
Truck driver has difficulty getting home on time despite being promised home weekly, due to poor routing and lack of home-time coordination.
HomeTime Request Hub
Truck driver struggles to get home on schedule due to lack of an easy way to request home time in their current dispatch system.
ShiftMaster Pro
A new manual truck driver struggles with downshifting and finding the correct gear when decelerating, especially during traffic slowdowns and rest area exits.
LoadFind Pro
Two heavy trucks idle for almost a month after contract loss, causing financial strain due to EMI payments.
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