Truckster

1/7/2011-The Truckster network has expanded. Android users can now purchase a version of this app. Android users are now able to use/add the same data as Iphone users, which in turn benefits all Iphone users of this app.

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Formally called Truckstops Pro, this app is now named Truckster.

Truckster was created, developed, and programmed by a professional truck driver. Additionally, it has been available since July, 2009. It was the very first app to list information about truckstops. The developer is devoted entirely to the Truckster app. In fact, every effort is being made to include everything possibly needed by the trucking industry within this application. In addition to the trucking industry, much of the information within the app is extremely useful for RV owners.

Currently, there are five sections within the app, Truck Stops, Rest Stops, Walmart Locations, Local, and Misc.

TRUCK STOPS. This section is currently listed by state,then highway, followed by exit. First, select the state. Second, select the highway. Then select the appropriate truck stop on that highway. From there, you will see all available information covering that particular truck stop. Information such as number of diesel pumps, number of showers, types of restaurants, availability of laundry, drivers lounge, and scale. Additionally, maps of the stops are available by clicking on the map button.

REST STOPS. Operates similar to truck stops section. Select state, then highway, and followed by specific rest stop.

WALMART LOCATIONS You can select which way you wish to search for Walmarts, either by city or by highway.

LOCAL SECTION This section currently holds local truck stops, weigh stations, rest stops, local Walmarts, local diesel fuel prices, nearby cat scales, local TripPak, local Blue Beacon, and local hotels.

DIESEL FUEL PRICES Diesel prices are currently available for: 1) PILOT 2) TA 3) PETRO 4) LOVES 5) AMBEST 6) FLYING J

These prices are frequently updated. Additionally, version 5.1 has increased pricing data to include other stops in addition to these major truck stop chains. Fuel data can be viewed on each truck stop page, within the local section, and starting with version 5.1, can also be viewed according to highway.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES. The application several features, including notes, nearby, update, add new, and starting with version 5.1, a message board. These features allow the drivers using this application to assist the developer in updating the information and adding additional stops. Additionally, the features allow drivers to communicate with each other by allowing them to post notes about each stop, by listing items which are nearby the stops, or by posting messages on the messageboard. THIS APPLICATION IS DESIGN TO BE A COMMUNITY EFFORT.

MISC SECTION The Misc Section has weigh stations, hotels accessible by truck stops, Speedco locations, and Transflo locations.

WEIGH STATIONS This section provides location information about weigh stations within the U.S. Each location has information concerning highway and mile marker location. Additionally, each location has GPS coordinates so each location is mappable. Plus, Users track which weigh stations are open/closed with weigh station alerts

HOTELS The purpose of this section is to provide information concerning hotels which are accessible by trucks. Each location is either located next to a truck stop or the hotel has its own truck parking.

SPEEDCO This section provides information about speedco locations throughout the U.S.

TRANSFLO This section provides information about truck stops which have Transflo services.

In addition to the sections listed above, there are five additional sections which are included and are currently collecting data from the application users. These sections are Ramp Parking, Canada Stops, Repair Shops, Tire Shops, and Truck Towing.