Penske Driver vs Salem Mobile
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
Salem Mobile
This app serves as a central hub for a transportation solutions provider, offering easy access to location information, contact details, and services for employees, customers, and drivers. It facilitates job applications, fuel receipt submissions, and immediate reporting for breakdowns or accidents.
- Locate service and fuel locations
- One-touch dialing for breakdowns/accidents
- Apply for employment
- Submit fuel receipts
- Driving directions
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Salem Corporation is a transportation solution provider offering Full Service Leasing, Dedicated Carrier Operations, and Service & Maintenance since 1965. The Salem Mobile App is intended to serve as a central point of reference for employees, existing customers, prospective customers, & drivers all across the Southeastern United States. The app will provide an easy method to locate, call, or receive driving directions to all of our service and fuel locations from North Carolina across to Texas. One touch dialing to report Breakdowns or Accidents will be streamlined through the Salem Mobile for drivers. Applying for Employment to Salem Corporation or submitting Fuel Receipts will also be available in the initial release. Ongoing application development will be expected to meet future business needs and objectives.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Salem Mobile at 5.0 against Penske Driver's 4.2. Salem Mobile also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Penske Driver's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 3). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.
Salem Mobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 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.
Penske Driver ships an update every 5 weeks, Salem Mobile every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Penske Driver | Salem Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (2.6K ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.6K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 189 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Penske Truck Leasing Co. L.P | Salem Leasing Corporation |
Customer experience
Penske Driver
Salem Mobile
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
Salem Mobile
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Penske Driver
No in-app purchases
Salem Mobile
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Penske Driver free?
Is Salem Mobile free?
Which has better reviews, Penske Driver or Salem Mobile?
Do Penske Driver or Salem Mobile have ads?
Which is updated more often, Penske Driver or Salem Mobile?
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