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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
TruckOps Advisor
Owner of a 2014 Ram used for RV transport faces high repair costs and uncertainty about whether to replace the truck or keep it.
TruckWise TCO
Truck owner is concerned about the high cost and downtime risk of purchasing an expensive newer truck with complex DEF/emissions systems versus a cheaper refurbished older truck.
CleanDuty Retrofit
Diesel particulate filter and DEF system cause expensive failures and downtime in heavy trucks.
TruckCalc Pro
High cost of truck payments and repairs in a tough market, with desire to compare total cost of ownership vs. downtime.
LoadRev Share
Truck owners are frustrated that brokers earn more per load than they do, despite owning expensive equipment and hauling the freight.
TruckPrice Navigator
High cost and overpricing of new and used trucks in the trucking market, making capital investment difficult.
FleetCost Optimizer
Owner prefers high new truck payments over unpredictable high repair costs on older equipment.
RigWise Maintenance Planner
Owner-driver is struggling with high maintenance costs and vehicle downtime, unable to afford repairs on a sidelined truck due to tight margins.
DealerRoute Connect
A truck owner operator struggles with the high cost and scheduling difficulty of mandatory dealer repairs for their Paccar engine truck.
FleetGuard Pro
Owner-operator struggles with high repair costs and downtime due to unreliable emissions systems on modern trucks.
TruckStop Upgrade
Long-haul truckers face poor working conditions including low pay, harassment from law enforcement, high costs for shower and parking, lack of safe parking, deteriorating food quality, unprofessional behavior from other drivers, and unclean facilities, leading to mass quitting.
ProfitHaul Navigator
Truckers are experiencing reduced profitability due to electronic logging mandates causing a 40% pay cut and a lack of domestic freight manufacturing.
SpecialtyShift Academy
Truck drivers with general experience struggle to get specialty training without being forced into undesirable sleeper cab roles at mega-carriers, leading to quitting the industry.
TruckLink OBD Pro
Truck owner or operator needs a reliable Bluetooth OBD2 scanner for semi-trucks to diagnose check engine lights, but standard consumer scanners may not work or be durable enough for heavy-duty vehicles.
TruckLink OBD Pro
Needs a reliable Bluetooth OBD2 scanner and companion app that works with Cummins engines in Peterbilt and Freightliner trucks, with easy software updates via app instead of handheld device.
ELD OnePay
Truck driver needs to buy an ELD device but doesn't want a subscription model.
RateGuard
Truck driver is concerned about a chargeback clause in a load assignment that imposes a $200 fee if the load is late, and questions its fairness.
ShiftSleeper
Truck drivers on irregular shifts struggle to manage sleep cycles and caffeine timing, risking microsleeps and accidents.
PreTrip Pro
Foodservice shuttle drivers experience delays and safety issues due to trailers being loaded without proper pre-trip inspections, leading to damaged tires, out-of-adjustment brakes, and wasted time fixing issues.
TruckStop Hub
Truck drivers lack safe, affordable, and convenient parking with integrated amenities.
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