# DriverConnect by Rand McNally

> Commercial driver logbook, inspection reports, and engine metrics management. (iPhone/iPad app by Rand McNally.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/driverconnect-by-rand-mcnally/id1213484578 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Rand McNally](https://appshunter.io/developer/389035374)
- Category: Business
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.29/5 from 486 App Store ratings · 59 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 50 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2017-12-17
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/driverconnect-by-rand-mcnally/id1213484578/reviews.md

## What is DriverConnect by Rand McNally?

The Rand McNally DriverConnect app allows users to: 

• log duty statuses
• view engine metrics
• upload Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR) and fuel receipts
• store location information of the route driven during a trip
• generate inspection report for safety officials 

The Hours of Service (HOS) timers are visually represented together with logbook graphs. The app provides helpful engine metrics collected by the Electronic Logging Device (ELD). The ELD plugs into a truck’s diagnostic port. The ELD sends the data collected from the engine to the app over a Bluetooth connection. The engine metrics displayed as gauges include: average fuel economy, coolant temperature, and boost pressure. 

The app allows users to record, view, edit and track On Duty, Driving, Off Duty and Sleeper-Berth duty statuses in a logbook. The app supports US federal and rule sets: US 8/70. HOS Logs from the app can be sent via email to safety officials during inspections.

The app helps drivers to create pre-trip and post-trip DVIRs. The app allows users to store images in DVIRs and also to store fuel receipts useful for filing IFTA reports. The app stores location information with duty status changes and transmits the position information to the DriverConnect portal to track and trace a vehicle. The location information is also provided in reports created to aid in IFTA filings. 

The app automatically syncs with the Rand McNally DriverConnect portal via Wi-Fi or cellular networks, providing the most up-to-date reports. Users may access the Rand McNally DriverConnect web portal, where up to six months of HOS logs, DVIRs and fuel receipts can be stored. Fleet managers can administer, communicate, generate reports and may also view vehicle locations on a map using Rand McNally DriverConnect web portal.

## Key features

- Log duty statuses (On Duty, Driving, Off Duty, Sleeper-Berth)
- View engine metrics (fuel economy, coolant temp, boost pressure)
- Create and upload Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs)
- Store and upload fuel receipts for IFTA reporting
- Track location information with duty status changes
- Generate inspection reports for safety officials
- Visual HOS timers and logbook graphs

## What do users think of DriverConnect by Rand McNally?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Improved app stability
- ⏱️ Faster buffering and loading times

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and Bluetooth issues
- ⚠️ Inaccurate logging of driving time
- 🤯 Confusing and buggy user experience
- 🕰️ Slow customer support response times

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Incorrect duty status changes
- Delayed or missing GPS data

**Most requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved log editing capabilities
- Seamless syncing across devices

## Recent user reviews (10 of 59)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/driverconnect-by-rand-mcnally/id1213484578/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Terrible ELD don’t waste your money

*2023-10-11, version 2.6.1*

You spend more time hitting your head against the steering wheel with this ELD system and spend up to hours Debuffering down loading and searching for Bluetooth connections do yourself a favor and go with Motive Driver ELD

### 1/5 — Don’t do it!

*2023-08-08, version 2.6.1*

If you like to wait around while your ELD down loads data this is the app for you. Every time I leave with my phone and come back it’s always at least a 15 minute wait. Don’t waste your time or money on this app! Zero stars.

### 3/5 — Disconnect

*2023-06-05, version 2.6.1*

I think when it all disconnects it’s phone r internet swapping are dropping signals one of the other and if it’s phone swapping towers they need to feed off GPS you’d think with all the technology

### 2/5 — Stays loading

*2022-10-06, version 2.6*

I updated it and I can’t even certified days on my GPS. All I get is a please wait and nothing happens. Just keeps trying to upload 

I have nine days and need certification but when I try to certify them and needs to upload some some data that never finishes

### 1/5 — Complete JUNK

*2022-04-09, version 2.4*

This app slows down any device you use it on, acts like it’s running windows 98; please wait............. 10 minutes later still waiting......
Has several issues, before this app I had the actual tablet pro and ran exactly the same if not worse, there “updated” tablet after looking into is running 10 years outdated chips are you freaking kidding me. And like several other comments, good luck on there customer service that’s a joke, 2hours is lucky dealing with them. Back in the day RandMcNally was great, today they are a joke. Going to Try Garmin heard better things from them!

### 1/5 — Do not use

*2021-12-05, version 2.4*

This is by far the worst eld you can go with there are known problems with the timers but yet they refuse to fix them and the updates have only made it worse they seam to have no care for the drivers as long as they get there money beware of Randy McNally

### 2/5 — FIX IT NOW!!!!!

*2021-10-19, version 2.3*

The app was doing great on my iPhone but out of nowhere it won’t open just shows the rand McNally symbol and closes itself. I need this app to work properly to be compliant.

### 1/5 — Keeps crashing

*2021-10-04, version 2.3*

I’ve restarted and re-downloaded it and still crashes

### 1/5 — Welcome to RandMcNally.

*2021-05-17, version 2.3*

First off, lower your expectations. There are more bugs in this program than a Florida rental and more glitches than the Matrix. 1) it interrupts your input to update. 2)The sync is not seamless and it ain’t running in no background. 3) After syncing, it needs to reconstruct your logs. That ain’t in the background either, neither is it in any kind of hurry. 4) All whilst this happens, you are in violation, expect that citation for “logs not up to date” and another one for reconstructing old logs. 5) It fails to keep your duty status current, and you cannot force it to take an updated status. 6) It would not let you switch to driving before you depart, it would not switch by itself, so you are in violation the entirety of you driving leg. 7) if you drive it will randomly change your duty status, without you asking it to, to whatever it feels or doesn’t feel is happening. So “personal conveyance” just becomes “on duty”for no particular good reason. Expect some crazy log.

### 3/5 — Office Manager

*2021-03-16, version 2.2*

Have a couple drivers in the past complain that the apple app has problems and they all switched over to android version and didn’t have issues, now have a driver that has the apple app again and has constantly been having issues since day

## Frequently asked questions about DriverConnect by Rand McNally

### What does the DriverConnect app do?

The DriverConnect app helps commercial drivers manage their Hours of Service (HOS) logs, create Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs), and track engine metrics. It allows users to log duty statuses, view real-time vehicle data, and store important receipts for reporting purposes.

### How does the app help with Hours of Service (HOS) compliance?

The app provides visually represented HOS timers and logbook graphs, making it easy to track and manage duty statuses. It supports US federal and rule sets, and HOS logs can be easily emailed to safety officials during inspections.

### Can I use this app for vehicle inspections?

Yes, the app allows drivers to create pre-trip and post-trip DVIRs. You can store images within these reports and generate inspection reports that can be presented to safety officials.

### Is the DriverConnect app free to use?

Based on the provided information, the app is available for free. There are no mentions of subscription fees or in-app purchases for core functionalities.

### What kind of engine data can I see with this app?

The app displays helpful engine metrics collected by the Electronic Logging Device (ELD). These metrics include average fuel economy, coolant temperature, and boost pressure, presented as gauges.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.8 — 2023-12-15

- Driving detection improvements to reduce false driving triggers
- Bug fixes

### 2.6.1 — 2022-11-04

Ability of the app to record logs accordingly when DST (Daylight Saving Time) is enabled from the portal
Bug fixes and Performance improvement.

### 2.6 — 2022-09-19

Added delete account option.
Updates to the geocoding APIs.
Improvements to VIN collection and self-monitoring functionality.

### 2.5.1 — 2022-06-27

Enhancements and defect fixes.

### 2.5 — 2022-05-02

1. Improvements to Time Zone, Sleeper Berth, HOS Edit, functionalities
2. Support Current Day Certification\Same Day Edit
3. UI Improvements Support for iOS 15
4. Defect Fixes and Enhancements
 
We are working hard to improve your experience. Please take a minute to review our app.

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