It seems like everyone has a smartphone. One of the best aspects of a smartphone is downloading helpful apps that relate to your daily life. The only problem you might have is sifting through the millions of apps and figuring out which ones are worth your time. We know you are busy, so we have gathered a list of our favorite apps to use while on the road.
MyPilot Mobile App
Fuel Help
Free: iPhone/Android
MyPilot Mobile App allows you to get a bird’s eye view of Pilot Flying J locations all over North America, as well as the current fuel prices at each station. You will also see instant stats on your Pilot Flying J loyalty accounts, including total points, shower credits, balances and rewards. By typing directly into Pilot Flying J’s website, the app connects to all news and social media accounts for direct interaction.
Waze
Navigation
Free: iPhone/Android/Blackberry
Waze is a community-based traffic and navigation app. With this app, you will be able to have a community of users who will inform you of upcoming traffic, roadblocks, obstructions etc. Waze will remember the preferred routes to locations and will become smarter the more you use it.
RoadNinja
Travel
Free: iPhone/Android
RoadNinja is a travel app that tells you what is ahead at the next exit. This will help you know where you want to stop. You are able to save locations you liked to your “favorites” and the next time you pass, the app will list your favorite places first. You can also customize the app so that it alerts you what you’re looking for.
CalorieCounter
Health
Free : iPhone/Android/Windows/Blackberry
CalorieCounter by FatSecret is a must-have app to record and look up nutritional facts. You can set up lifestyle goals to ensure that you are eating healthy and living right. A record of what you eat will oftentimes keep you in check and on track to a healthy lifestyle. CalorieCounter also tracks your exercise and weight, to make sure you are where you want to be with your health.
Skype
Communication
Free: iPhone/Android/Windows/Blackberry
The popular video calling company has a free app that eases communication with family and friends while on the road. Talking over the phone is a great thing; getting to see your family’s face is even better. Signing up with Skype gives you free video calling, so you and your family can see each other even when you aren’t there.
uShip
Business
Free: iPhone/Android
You can now take the world’s largest transportation marketplace with you using the new uShip mobile app. With this app you can find shipments near you to ensure your trucks are full, place bids and book shipments and view your booked and completed shipments. Make sure you are not missing out on any shipping opportunities with this great app.
We’d love to hear which apps work for you. Have you tried any of these?
