Comparison

Transflo HOS vs ExpressNS+

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

Head to head
About

Transflo HOS

Manage your hours of service (HOS) and electronic logs from your mobile device. Track duty status, review logs with detailed reports, and access Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR). Supports various HOS rules and exemptions for efficient compliance.

Highlights
  • Hours of Service (HOS) tracking
  • Electronic logbook management
  • Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR)
  • International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) reporting
  • Email logs to law enforcement
  • Support for various HOS rules and exemptions
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Track and access hours of service (HOS), electronic logs, duty status features and more from your mobile device or tablet. Hours of Service (HOS) Easily manage, view and track on duty, driving, off duty and sleeper-berth duty statuses. Know exactly how much drive time you have left with the easy to read timer display and status alerts. E-Logs Verify and review your time spent in the respective duty statuses and access logs for different days. E-logs include: graphs and reports with dates and times, total distance driven per day, duration spent in each status, and location (city, state/province) Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) Quickly access a list of defects, add comments, review previous inspections, and certify repairs. International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) Access IFTA reporting mileage information through the Transflo Telematics web portal. Send Logs Email your logs right from your mobile or in-cab device to law enforcement officers and three additional email addresses. Supported Cycles Supports 21 U.S. and Canadian Hours of Service rules (both property- and passenger carrying), short-haul, oilfield exemptions, as well as intrastate rules for Florida, California, and Texas. Transflo T7 Electronic Logging Device (ELD) The T7 ELD plugs into the vehicle’s diagnostic port with a connector harness and automatically sends data to the servers through the device’s own cellular connectivity. From there it is sent to the Transflo HOS app to provide the most up-to-date logbook information. Transflo Telematics Web Portal The portal allows you to access 6 months of logs plus international fuel tax agreement (IFTA) reporting information. To log in, visit https://my.transfloeld.com and enter the credentials you created during the registration process. Benefits · Automatic duty status changes · Violation alerts · Alerts for drivers not logged in · Co-Driver support · Personal conveyance · Yard Move · Oil Transport and Service Exemptions · Minimize violations · Improve driver safety and efficiency · Deliver real-time access to information · Ability to pull electronic logs offline · Constant recording whether you have a cellular connection or not · Show and email up-to-date logbook information to law enforcement/DOT · Improve your CSA safety ratings by managing the factors that drive your HOS BASIC score Important Notes This app requires a Transflo T7 electronic logging device, registration of the device and a monthly service plan as well as acceptance of the Transflo Mobile+ End User License Agreement provided by Pegasus TransTech, LLC and the Geotab End User Agreement provided by Geotab, Inc. The end user license agreements can be found at: https://svc.transflomobile.com/eula/tfmpeula.html and https://my.geotab.com/eula.html. We recommend keeping your mobile device or tablet plugged into a charger at all times for best results. Pegasus TransTech is an Authorized Geotab Reseller and has partnered with Geotab to meet the requirements of §395.15 of 49 CFR Part 395 under the conditions it will be used, as set forth in the Geotab Drive System Operation Guide. ©2017 Pegasus TransTech, LLC. All rights reserved. Transflo and the Transflo logo are trademarks of Pegasus TransTech, LLC. Other third-party trademarks belong to their respective owners. Geotab is a trademark of Geotab, Inc., registered in Canada, the United States, and other locations.

About

ExpressNS+

This app streamlines intermodal facility procedures for drivers, offering features like pre-gate information submission, location visuals, and electronic receipt access. It aims to reduce gate times and improve overall terminal efficiency with a modern user interface and advanced integrations.

Highlights
  • Submit Pre-Gate Information
  • Visuals of Parking & Pick up Locations
  • Search by Reservation Number or Equipment ID
  • Electronic J1 Receipts
  • Submit Bad Order Information
  • Report equipment damages using camera
  • QR Code Scanning for Reduced Gate Time
Features
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ExpressNS+™ is the next generation mobile application created by Norfolk Southern to make the Ingate, Outgate, On-Terminal, and Pre-Gate procedures to our intermodal facilities easier for Intermodal Drivers. The legacy app has been migrated to a new more advanced platform with updates to the application’s user interface, improved user experience, as well as more modern and forward-looking features & integrations. Intermodal Drivers can perform the following functions using ExpressNS+™: * Submit Pre-Gate Information * Obtain Visuals of Parking & Pick up Locations * Search by Reservation Number or Equipment ID * Receive Electronic J1 Receipts * Submit Bad Order Information * Search Intermodal Equipment * Report equipment damages using camera Some immediate benefits you can expect from using ExpressNS+™ include: * Reduced Gate Time via QR Code Scanning * Streamlined Terminal Activity * Mobile Mission Management * Electronic J1 Receipts * Billing Errors and Availability Notifications * Visual Parking and Pick up Information * Unit Lookup by Reservation Number * Dispatcher Pre-Gate Entry via Web App For more information on ExpressNS+™, visit us at: www.nscorp.com/content/nscorp/en/shipping-options/intermodal/express-ns.html

Screenshots

Transflo HOS4 screens
ExpressNS+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Transflo HOS at 2.3 against ExpressNS+'s 1.8. Transflo HOS also leads on review sentiment (18% vs 0%). ExpressNS+'s advantage is monetization model (free vs subscription). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Transflo HOS holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 60 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Transflo HOS's written reviews are positive against 0% of ExpressNS+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Transflo HOS ships an update every 3 weeks, ExpressNS+ every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Transflo HOS versus ExpressNS+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTransflo HOSExpressNS+
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (26 ratings) — better1.8 (60 ratings)
Positive reviews18.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2660 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPegasus TransTechNorfolk Southern Corporation

Customer experience

Transflo HOS

All ratings26 ratings
Positive34.6%
Neutral3.8%
Negative61.5%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive18.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative81.8%

ExpressNS+

All ratings60 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral1.7%
Negative81.7%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative96.7%

In-app purchases

None

Transflo HOS

No in-app purchases

None

ExpressNS+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Transflo HOS free?
Transflo HOS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ExpressNS+ free?
ExpressNS+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Transflo HOS or ExpressNS+?
Transflo HOS is rated higher. Transflo HOS averages 2.3 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while ExpressNS+ averages 1.8 from 60 ratings.
Do Transflo HOS or ExpressNS+ have ads?
Neither Transflo HOS nor ExpressNS+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Transflo HOS or ExpressNS+?
Transflo HOS ships an update every 3 weeks, and ExpressNS+ every 5 weeks. Most recently, Transflo HOS was updated on October 14, 2026 and ExpressNS+ on October 15, 2026.

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