Penske Driver vs RocketCDL Refer
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
RocketCDL Refer
Track your driving performance and view detailed route summaries. Earn points by achieving driving goals to improve your stats.
- View driving stats
- Route summaries
- Earn points for goals
- Performance tracking
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View your driving stats, route summaries, and earn points for hitting driving performance goals.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Penske Driver at 4.2 against RocketCDL Refer's 3.7. Penske Driver also leads on ratings volume (2.6K vs 3) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months). RocketCDL Refer's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). 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.
Penske Driver holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. 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 0% of RocketCDL Refer's.
Penske Driver ships an update every 5 weeks, RocketCDL Refer every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Penske Driver | RocketCDL Refer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (2.6K ratings) — better | 3.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 20.6% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.6K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 189 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Penske Truck Leasing Co. L.P | RocketCDL |
Customer experience
Penske Driver
RocketCDL Refer
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
RocketCDL Refer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Penske Driver
No in-app purchases
RocketCDL Refer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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