Background Location Access
This app provides real-time location sharing for truck drivers, automating communication of arrival, departure, and in-transit data to customers. It aims to reduce manual check calls and improve on-road performance and customer satisfaction through instant tracking connectivity.
Reviews of MacroPoint For Truckers are mixed: the Travel app is rated 4.7/5 from 165K App Store ratings. What users like most: excellent tracking and location updates, wide coverage and reliable service. Top complaints: automatic location updates not always accurate, brokers still call frequently despite using the app. Summarized from real user reviews.
26.08.21
August 26, 2026
In this version we squashed some bugs and made some infrastructure updates to make the app more reliable than ever. Please send us your feedback and ideas!
More3 issues
Location not updating properly
App crashing on certain devices or OS versions
4 requests
Allow manual location updates
Provide option to stop tracking after delivery
MacroPoint For Truckers is a secure application for truck drivers that automates the communication of arrival, departure, and in-transit location data to customers in real time. It helps reduce manual check calls and improve on-road performance by providing instant tracking connectivity.
Key features include automatically sending in-transit location data, receiving real-time notifications of load assignments, instant tracking connectivity to customers, and hands-free automatic location updating. It aims to reduce check calls and improve customer satisfaction.
Yes, Descartes MacroPoint™ for Truckers is free to use. The app does not have any associated costs for drivers.
While continued use of GPS in the background can decrease battery life, MacroPoint for Truckers is designed to optimize usage. It only runs GPS services when the device moves significantly (i.e., 100 meters), ensuring a safe and uninterrupted driving experience without constant background GPS activity.
This app is intended for truck drivers who need to share their location and communicate with their trusted partners during active load assignments. It is particularly useful for drivers looking to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction through automated updates.
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