The Descartes MacroPoint for Truckers mobile app has reached a new high bar. Recently surpassing 2 million active drivers and over 5 million all-time downloads across both Apple’s App Store, and the Google Play Store. The driver location sharing app holds top marks for downloads and adoption when compared with similar apps. With over 110,000 5-star ratings, the highly-rated Descartes MacroPoint for Truckers mobile app delivers an improved carrier tracking experience by eliminating the need for check calls, while providing a secure and easy-to-use solution for drivers, brokers, and customers.
Why Carriers and Drivers Trust the MacroPoint for Truckers App
- User-Friendly Experience: The app boasts a 4.7+ rating from drivers and owner-operators, praised for its simplicity and ease of use.
- Efficiency and Automation: The app automates the communication of arrival, departure, and in-transit location data, ensuring real-time updates without manual check-ins.
- Improved Driver Satisfaction: By reducing the need for constant communication with brokers, the app allows drivers to focus on their primary task—driving.
- Broad Adoption and Trust: The app’s widespread adoption and positive feedback underscore its reliability and effectiveness, with many users providing a five-star rating.
- Lightweight and Secure: One of the most important things to drivers is that their mobile devices are not burdened with any large application files, and their data is secure. Our app is lightweight, highly secure, and gives drivers total control of the data they provide.
The Importance of Carrier Adoption
The necessity of a widely adopted driver mobile app becomes evident when considering the operational landscape of the trucking industry.
Based on the industry research from large truck statistics, roughly 54% of for-hire carriers operate with only one power unit, and 70% with two power units or less.
While other tracking methods (e.g., Telematics/ELD, TMS, API) can provide high-quality data, it is critical to have a well-adopted driver mobile app for carriers that lack the time or technological maturity to use more advanced tracking methods.
Considering the current dynamics of the trucking industry, it’s clear that a widely adopted driver mobile app like MacroPoint for Truckers is essential. Many carriers lack the time or resources for advanced tracking methods, making our app crucial for reliable freight visibility. Its widespread adoption and positive feedback highlight its success, and we are committed to continuous improvement to meet the industry’s evolving needs.”
-Bob Derin, Director of Product Management, Descartes
How To Download
Installing and setting up the MacroPoint for Truckers app takes less than a minute. Simply search ‘MacroPoint for Truckers’ in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and download to your phone.
Once installed, drivers only need to open the app and select “Always Allow” or “While Using This App” for location services, ensuring uninterrupted tracking.
The app then runs automatically, requiring no further action from the driver, allowing them to concentrate on the road.
Advanced Features/Capabilities
The application is equipped with several advanced features to enhance the user experience and operational efficiency:
- Two-Way Messaging with Drivers: Facilitates direct and efficient communication between drivers and brokers.
- Digital Document Upload: Enables drivers to upload necessary documents quickly, streamlining administrative tasks.
- Proof of Delivery Photo Upload: Allows for easy and immediate proof-of-delivery submissions.
- Descartes MacroPoint FraudGuard Protection: Ensures the security and authenticity of tracking information, protecting against fraudulent activities.
Conclusion
The Descartes MacroPoint for Truckers app exemplifies the power of innovation and user-centric design in the transportation industry. Its success, marked by over 2 million active drivers and widespread acclaim, highlights its critical role in enhancing freight visibility and driver efficiency. As the most widely adopted driver tracking app, it has earned the trust of drivers with its lightweight, reliable, and secure design, evidenced by over 130k glowing reviews.
It’s nice to have an app that actually gives you all the information for your load: P/U number, BOL number, location/tracking, etc. If there is a problem, there is a 24 hour helpline.”
-Matt (Apple App Store)
This is the best tracking app that I’ve used. There’s no glitches, arrivals and departures are automatically noted. I wish all the brokers would use this one instead of all the others.”
-Deena (Google Play Store)
Descartes MacroPoint for Truckers continues to set the benchmark for freight visibility, ensuring that drivers and brokers alike have access to the best tools for success.
