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Truck Stop App for Android Phones

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by shawnbfromjersey, Apr 22, 2011.

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  1. Apr 22, 2011 #1
    shawnbfromjersey

    shawnbfromjersey Light Load Member

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    I got the truck stops app for android in the android market. Paid 3.99. Works better than the $15 truckstops book. I used it while driving and it was easy. Also has walmarts cat scales and rest stops
     
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  3. Apr 22, 2011 #2
    WitchingHour

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    I was looking at that, but wanted to get some feedback on it before I paid for it.

    But where the hell did you pay $15 for a truck stop book? Mine only cost something like $3.99...
     
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  4. Apr 23, 2011 #3
    shawnbfromjersey

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    Saw one at a for 15 at a truckstop some where can't remeber. The layout of the app is a little cheesy. But it is simple to use. So that makes it convient to look up a rest area or truck stop while driving. It also has a option for u to add a truckstop or report one that is closed. They will do an investigation and add or take it off
     
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  5. Apr 23, 2011 #4
    ukdon

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    Nice App for the money. Also shows the number of spaces available at the stop, also the Blue Beacons, etc.
     
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  7. Apr 23, 2011 #5
    Krooser

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    My Android phone sucks.. too compllcated.

    My next phone will have a rotary dial...
     
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  8. Apr 23, 2011 #6
    Mike_NC

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    Fuelbook is good app too.
     
    Mike_NC, Apr 23, 2011
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    Rotten Thanks this.
  9. Apr 23, 2011 #7
    ZippyNH

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    I use both allstays truck and travel and truckstop....
    Both complementary....one has a map....one has better info
    Was 3.99 each
     
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  10. Apr 24, 2011 #8
    IROCUBabe

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    I really liked that app too and I make sure to always update them to stuff. Very helpful, seems to have a small crash issue if I have it up when the idle screen comes up but other then that I've been using it exclusively and I have one of them 15ish buck books. For the record I think he is talking about the 8 x 12 blue truck stop book that lists them by state then by exit order. That blue book is helpful for non interstates, and I keep it around for that.
     
    IROCUBabe, Apr 24, 2011
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  11. Apr 24, 2011 #9
    Broken Spoke

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    I picked up a Motorola's xoom! its running Android 3.0 Honeycomb. Its 10.1 inch screen makes it a easy laptop replacement. And the $20.00 a month Verizon Data plan comes in handy for those NON WYFI days. The solid state hard drive means bouncing around in a big truck wont damage the xoom. Now where can I download the truck stop app?
     
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  12. Apr 25, 2011 #10
    shawnbfromjersey

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    U can download the app in the android market. And as for u paying for a 29.99 data plan stinks. If u have a android phone u can root your phone and use it as a wifi hotspot for 5 laptops and only use your data plan. Its easy to root now. There is an app called z4root it is a third party app so its not in the market. I keep it posted on a app called gmob 365 chat. Its in the market. Gmob has a chatroom where u can download and install paid apps for free and 3rd party apps. Download z4root from there and one click your phone is rooted. Then go to android market and download wifi tether for root users.
     
    shawnbfromjersey, Apr 25, 2011
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