Penske Driver vs RyderGyde
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
RyderGyde
This app connects drivers and fleet managers to Ryder services for roadside assistance, shop service tracking, and vehicle inspections. It also helps locate Ryder facilities, find fuel prices, and log fuel receipts for compliance.
- Roadside Assistance requests and tracking
- Shop service check-in and updates
- Submit electronic driver inspections (eDVIRs)
- Locate Ryder facilities and services
- Find fuel prices and log receipts
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RyderGyde gets drivers and fleet managers connected to Ryder services fast. With RyderGyde, you can: • Get Roadside Assistance: Quickly request help and track progress 24/7, to get you back on the road quickly. • Check-in and Track Shop Services: Streamline the vehicle drop-off process right from your phone. Get updates when the vehicle is ready to pick up. • Submit Driver Inspections (eDVIRs): Stay safe and compliant. Submit pre and post trip inspection reports that go straight to the shop. • Find Ryder Locations: Locate shops, fueling and rental locations. Access on-site service information like phone numbers, hours of operation and more. • Find the Best Fuel Price: Find nearby fuel from third-party fueling locations, or login to access contracted fuel prices at Ryder locations. • Log fuel receipts: Drivers can scan, upload, and share fuel receipts to stay compliant with International Fuel Tax reporting. Available in English, Spanish and French.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: RyderGyde at 4.7 against Penske Driver's 4.2. RyderGyde also leads on review sentiment (45% vs 21%) and device support (3 vs 1). Penske Driver's advantage is ratings volume (2.6K vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
RyderGyde holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Penske Driver has 2.6K ratings behind it against 3, 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 45% of RyderGyde's.
Penske Driver ships an update every 5 weeks, RyderGyde every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Penske Driver | RyderGyde |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (2.6K ratings) | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.6% of reviews | 45.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.6K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 190 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Penske Truck Leasing Co. L.P | Ryder System, Inc. |
Customer experience
Penske Driver
RyderGyde
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
RyderGyde
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Penske Driver
No in-app purchases
RyderGyde
No in-app purchases
