Penske Driver vs WEX CardControl
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Penske Driver
This app helps drivers manage daily tasks and comply with electronic logging device (ELD) mandates in rental trucks. It offers features for logging hours of service, requesting roadside assistance, submitting receipts, and finding locations.
- Log Hours of Service (HOS) for ELD compliance
- Submit 24/7 roadside assistance requests
- Digital fuel receipt submission
- Find Penske locations (rental, service, fueling)
- Submit electronic DVIRs
- Access vehicle information and service history
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Penske Driver™ is a free app, providing drivers with the tools to complete their daily tasks, and keep them complaint with the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate when in Penske rental trucks. The Penske Driver app enables truck drivers to: · Log Hours of Service (HOS) in Penske rental vehicles and fully comply with the ELD mandate · Submit 24/7 roadside assistance requests and view real-time updates · Check-In for service visits from the comfort of your vehicle · Submit fuel receipts digitally, eliminating the need to submit paper receipts · Find rental, leasing, service, parking, fueling locations and more · Access vehicle information, service history and 24/7 history · Submit eDVIRs electronically and initiate service requests directly with Penske
WEX CardControl
Manage your EFS or Fleet One cards with real-time balances, transaction details, and fuel location finder. This app allows drivers to quickly access card functions, register checks, and manage funds on the go.
- Real-time card balances
- Transaction history review
- Fuel location finder
- Register checks
- Generate dynamic PIN
- Manage SmartFunds
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WEX CardControl gives you on-the-go access to your EFS or Fleet One card functions. Get real-time card balances, see transaction details, find fuel locations, and more. Designed with drivers in mind, you can quickly and easily manage your card anytime, anywhere. • Find fuel prices and accepting locations near you or along a route • Check card balances • Review transaction history • Register checks • Generate dynamic PIN for ATM transactions • Manage SmartFunds® • Transfer funds to external bank accounts WEX CardControl requires users to be a current EFS or Fleet One cardholder with a valid and active card number and password/PIN. Some features subject to availability.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: WEX CardControl at 4.8 against Penske Driver's 4.2. WEX CardControl also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 21%) and ratings volume (58K vs 2.6K). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
WEX CardControl holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WEX CardControl has 58K ratings behind it against 2.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Penske Driver's written reviews are positive against 39% of WEX CardControl's.
Penske Driver ships an update every 5 weeks, WEX CardControl every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Penske Driver | WEX CardControl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (2.6K ratings) | 4.8 (58K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.6% of reviews | 39.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.6K | 58K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 189 MB | 133 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Penske Truck Leasing Co. L.P | WEX, Inc. |
Customer experience
Penske Driver
WEX CardControl
User reviews
Penske Driver
From 2.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Convenient and easy to use
- 👍 Responsive staffs and mechanics
- 🚀 Makes things much easier
- 👍 Great service to keep you legit on the highway
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes when trying to access service history
- 🐛 Cannot sign in as co-driver
- 🐛 Constantly having issues with the app
- 🐛 Cannot connect to truck
- 🐛 Disconnects from truck or logging device
WEX CardControl
From 58K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient
- 💡 Helpful for finding fuel prices
- 🚀 Transparent and transparent
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Inaccurate fuel prices and discounts
- 🐛 Difficulty finding fuel stations along routes
- 🐛 Slow and unresponsive app
- 🐛 Unreliable login and account management
Bugs and requests
Penske Driver
Reported bugs
5 issues- App randomly changes duty status while driving
- Inability to certify logs
- Unit not listed in the app database
- Slow login and connection issues
- Logs not resetting properly after reset
Requested features
4 requests- Option to add pictures when submitting repair orders
- Show 70-hour clock
- Audible alerts for duty status changes
- Feedback form
WEX CardControl
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes when searching for fuel along routes
- Incorrect fuel prices and discounts displayed
- Inability to log in or access account features
- Fuel station locations shown incorrectly
- Frequent app freezes and loading issues
Requested features
6 requests- Ability to search for fuel stations beyond a limited radius
- Option to select preferred routing instead of only one route
- Display satellite view of fuel stations to check for truck accessibility
- Generate virtual check numbers for paperless payments
- Ability to turn card on/off for extra security
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- Faster and more reliable money transfer to bank accounts
In-app purchases
Penske Driver
No in-app purchases
WEX CardControl
No in-app purchases
Questions
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