📱 Must-Have Apps for Expedited Trucking in 2025

The Essential Driver Tech Guide — Powered by Hyfield Trucking

In expedited trucking, staying organized, efficient, and prepared on the road can make or break your week. Today’s drivers rely on smart technology to help with routing, fuel, document scanning, fitness, entertainment, and even sleep — and the right apps can take a lot of stress off your plate.

Whether you’re an experienced contractor or just getting started in the industry, here are the must-have apps for expediters in 2025, including the ones we recommend most to Hyfield drivers.

🚚

1. Loves Connect

A must-have for fuel planning, showers, and parking.

Key features:

• Mobile fuel pay

• Earn & redeem MyLove Rewards points

• Shower check-in

• Real-time parking availability

• Receipt history and fuel tracking

Hyfield teams rely on Loves heavily, and the app streamlines your entire fuel and stop experience.

⛽

2. TA Petro (TruckSmart)

Perfect for drivers who stop at TA/Petro locations.

Key features:

• Mobile shower reservations

• UltraOne rewards tracking

• Parking availability

• RoadSquad emergency service requests

• Store/restaurant information

A great companion app if you split your stops between Loves and TA/Petro.

📝

3. Adobe Scan

The fastest, cleanest way to scan and send documents back to the Hyfield office.

Why drivers love it:

• Auto-detects edges and lighting

• Turns scans into clean PDFs

• Saves to your phone or cloud

• Easily email or upload to portals

• Perfect for settlements, permits, fuel receipts, and load paperwork

This is one of the most important apps for contractors.

📂

4. The Hyfield Mobile App

(NEW!)

Designed specifically for Hyfield contractors.

Current features include:

• Settlements

• Permits & truck paperwork

• Driver directory

• Support contacts

Future updates will continue to be added!

🍽️

5. MyFitnessPal

Eating well on the road matters — especially for drivers with low-carb or keto goals.

Why it helps expediters:

• Tracks carbs, calories, sugar, and macros

• Barcode scanning for quick logging

• Integrates with Apple Health & Google Fit

• Helps maintain consistency on the road

Great for long shifts and maintaining energy levels.

🎧

6. Apple Music or Spotify

Because entertainment keeps you sane on the long stretches.

Perfect for:

• Podcasts

• Playlists

• Offline downloads (great for low-signal locations)

• The OuterBelt Podcast 😄

A good audio setup transforms long runs into something enjoyable.

🗺️

7. Trucker Path

Still one of the best apps for locating stops, scales, parking, and services.

Highlights:

• Real-time parking updates

• Weigh station status

• Repair shops & truck washes

• Fuel prices

• Route planning

Extremely helpful for newer drivers and veterans alike.

🧭

8. Google Maps + Waze (Combo Use)

While your Truck GPS-provided navigation takes priority, these two apps are perfect for:

• Real-time traffic

• Accident alerts

• Road closures

• Fast re-routing

• Finding parking or day stops

Most teams run these simultaneously for better visibility.

🚨

9. WeatherBug or MyRadar

Critical for safe winter and storm-season driving.

Why we recommend these:

• Hyperlocal weather forecasting

• Radar maps

• Thunderstorm and wind alerts

• Road condition information

A lifesaver when you’re crossing the Rockies or heading into lake-effect snow.

🏁 Final Thoughts

Expedited trucking is all about staying prepared, and these apps give you the tools to stay ahead of the weather, stay organized, and stay connected with Hyfield. Each one plays a different role in helping you run safely, comfortably, and efficiently out on the road.

If you’re a new contractor joining Hyfield Trucking, download these before your first run — your life will be much easier.