Comparison

FourKites CarrierLink vs SV ELD

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

SV ELD

Features
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Compliance, minus the paperwork. SV ELD unites automated logging, live fleet tracking, and digital inspections in one clean app built for trucking operations of any size. With SV ELD you can: Record Hours of Service automatically and head off violations before they occur Show logs to officials directly on your iPhone or iPad through DOT inspection mode Stay ahead of HOS and DVIR requirements with prompt alerts Watch your vehicles move in real time on a single map Add up state mileage for smooth, stress-free IFTA filing Build and submit vehicle inspection reports without a single sheet of paper Grant custom access to drivers, managers, and support staff Thanks to an intuitive layout and around-the-clock customer support, SV ELD turns regulatory upkeep into a simple routine. Fleets nationwide trust it to stay safe, audit-ready, and running smoothly. Download SV ELD and take the friction out of managing your fleet.

Screenshots

FourKites CarrierLink4 screens
SV ELD2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: FourKites CarrierLink at 13.0 against SV ELD's 15.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
FourKites CarrierLink versus SV ELD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFourKites CarrierLinkSV ELD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (73K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings73K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFourKites, Inc.MGG LOGISTICS LLC

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

SV ELD

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

FourKites CarrierLink

No in-app purchases

None

SV ELD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FourKites CarrierLink free?
FourKites CarrierLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SV ELD free?
SV ELD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FourKites CarrierLink or SV ELD have ads?
Neither FourKites CarrierLink nor SV ELD shows ads.

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