FourKites CarrierLink vs CWTraffic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FourKites CarrierLink
This app simplifies communication between truck drivers and their freight brokerage partners. It allows for automatic check calls, document uploads, and real-time location sharing, streamlining logistics and payment processes.
- Automatic check calls
- Document upload (BOL, POD, etc.)
- Real-time GPS location sharing
- Load assignment notifications
- Broker communication notifications
- Search for facilities
- Access truck-specific points of interest
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Welcome to Fourkites CarrierLink - the most intuitive, hassle-free way for drivers to communicate with their freight brokerage trading partners and the Shippers. CarrierLink powered by FourKites is a free, easy to use and time saving app for truck drivers to communicate about assigned loads without having to make check-in calls. Using the app, drivers can send automatic check calls, upload documents, and communicate about truck availability. To get started, get in touch with your brokers or email support@fourkites.com for more details. FEATURES • Search for a facility • Access Truck Specific Points of Interests like Parking Slots, Service Stations, Truck Stops etc. • Get instant notification when a load is assigned to you • Get instant notifications when a broker representative communicates with you about loads • Track your location using GPS & share it with your broker representative or shipper via FourKites portal • Upload BOL, POD, Invoice, Scale Tickets and Lumper receipts to initiate the payment process CarrierLink - Take the new road to smarter communication for logistics and supply chain! FourKites Terms Of Use: http://mobile.fourkites.com/terms.html
CWTraffic
This app streamlines depot check-in and check-out processes, offering instant proof of delivery. Its tracking capabilities allow for early receiving options, improving operational efficiency.
- Expedited check-in and check-out
- Instant proof of delivery
- Tracking for early receiving
- Streamlined depot operations
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CW Traffic expedites check in and check out at Depots providing instant proof of delivery. Tracking enables early receiving options
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Verdict
FourKites CarrierLink and CWTraffic both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of FourKites CarrierLink's written reviews are positive against 41% of CWTraffic's. FourKites CarrierLink also leads on ratings volume (75K vs 2.8K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for FourKites CarrierLink against 4.9 for CWTraffic. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FourKites CarrierLink has 75K ratings behind it against 2.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of FourKites CarrierLink's written reviews are positive against 41% of CWTraffic's.
FourKites CarrierLink ships an update every 5 weeks, CWTraffic every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FourKites CarrierLink | CWTraffic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (75K ratings) | 4.9 (2.8K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 80.5% of reviews — better | 40.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 75K — better | 2.8K |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FourKites, Inc. | Chetan Tandon |
Customer experience
FourKites CarrierLink
CWTraffic
User reviews
FourKites CarrierLink
From 75K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 User-friendly
- 🚀 Detailed tracking information
- 💡 Helpful features like gas stations and food places
- 🚀 Automated load tracking
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inaccurate arrival/departure times
- 🐛 Tracking issues when no active load
- 🐛 Notifications for completed loads
- 🐛 Inability to manually edit arrival/departure times
CWTraffic
From 2.8K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 💯 Excellent service
- 🎯 Accurate tracking
Room to improve
- 🔇 Inaudible notifications
- 🔒 Lack of security features
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🤔 Confusing login process
Bugs and requests
FourKites CarrierLink
Reported bugs
4 issues- App not updating properly
- Incorrect load information
- Tracking issues
- Compatibility problems
Requested features
4 requests- Option to manually mark arrival and departure
- Ability to repeat regular trips
- Improved notification system
- More customization options
CWTraffic
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inaccurate 'force quit' notifications
- Inability to log in or create an account
- PO number gets erased when switching apps
- App crashes after recent update
Requested features
4 requests- Louder notification sounds
- Ability to update status manually
- Option to customize notification tones
- Seamless integration with Costco's pager system
In-app purchases
FourKites CarrierLink
No in-app purchases
CWTraffic
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is FourKites CarrierLink free?
Is CWTraffic free?
Which has better reviews, FourKites CarrierLink or CWTraffic?
Do FourKites CarrierLink or CWTraffic have ads?
Which is updated more often, FourKites CarrierLink or CWTraffic?
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