DriverConnect by Rand McNally vs An ELD for CMV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DriverConnect by Rand McNally
This app helps commercial drivers manage their duty statuses, vehicle inspections, and fuel receipts. It provides visual HOS timers, engine metrics, and allows for easy generation of inspection reports for safety officials. The app also tracks location data and syncs with a web portal for comprehensive record-keeping.
- Log duty statuses (On Duty, Driving, Off Duty, Sleeper-Berth)
- View engine metrics (fuel economy, coolant temp, boost pressure)
- Create and upload Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs)
- Store and upload fuel receipts for IFTA reporting
- Track location information with duty status changes
- Generate inspection reports for safety officials
- Visual HOS timers and logbook graphs
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The Rand McNally DriverConnect app allows users to: • log duty statuses • view engine metrics • upload Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR) and fuel receipts • store location information of the route driven during a trip • generate inspection report for safety officials The Hours of Service (HOS) timers are visually represented together with logbook graphs. The app provides helpful engine metrics collected by the Electronic Logging Device (ELD). The ELD plugs into a truck’s diagnostic port. The ELD sends the data collected from the engine to the app over a Bluetooth connection. The engine metrics displayed as gauges include: average fuel economy, coolant temperature, and boost pressure. The app allows users to record, view, edit and track On Duty, Driving, Off Duty and Sleeper-Berth duty statuses in a logbook. The app supports US federal and rule sets: US 8/70. HOS Logs from the app can be sent via email to safety officials during inspections. The app helps drivers to create pre-trip and post-trip DVIRs. The app allows users to store images in DVIRs and also to store fuel receipts useful for filing IFTA reports. The app stores location information with duty status changes and transmits the position information to the DriverConnect portal to track and trace a vehicle. The location information is also provided in reports created to aid in IFTA filings. The app automatically syncs with the Rand McNally DriverConnect portal via Wi-Fi or cellular networks, providing the most up-to-date reports. Users may access the Rand McNally DriverConnect web portal, where up to six months of HOS logs, DVIRs and fuel receipts can be stored. Fleet managers can administer, communicate, generate reports and may also view vehicle locations on a map using Rand McNally DriverConnect web portal.
An ELD for CMV
This system provides FMCSA-registered ELD compliance for commercial motor vehicles. It manages Hours of Service (HOS) and Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR) with dedicated hardware and a mobile app. Designed for single users and small fleets needing essential compliance without extra features.
- FMCSA registered ELD system
- Hours of Service (HOS) management
- Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR)
- Includes ELD Button Hardware
- Real GPS required for app functionality
- Low annual fee
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Single User FMCSA registered ELD System that does just what you need. Includes ELD Button Hardware and mobile APP. NOTE: Make sure the device you will be running the APP on has real GPS. Complete management of: CFR §395 (HOS) CFR §396 (DVIR) This is a low cost ELD with a low annual fee designed specifically for single users, seasonal drivers, and small fleet that need to be ELD compliant but don't need additional bells and whistles.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: An ELD for CMV at 80% against DriverConnect by Rand McNally's 10%. An ELD for CMV also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.3). DriverConnect by Rand McNally's advantage is ratings volume (486 vs 8). 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.
An ELD for CMV holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DriverConnect by Rand McNally has 486 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of DriverConnect by Rand McNally's written reviews are positive against 80% of An ELD for CMV's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | DriverConnect by Rand McNally | An ELD for CMV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (486 ratings) | 4.4 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 10.2% of reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 486 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 165 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rand McNally | Mark Rupert |
Customer experience
DriverConnect by Rand McNally
An ELD for CMV
Bugs and requests
DriverConnect by Rand McNally
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Incorrect duty status changes
- Delayed or missing GPS data
Requested features
3 requests- Dark mode option
- Improved log editing capabilities
- Seamless syncing across devices
An ELD for CMV
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
DriverConnect by Rand McNally
No in-app purchases
An ELD for CMV
No in-app purchases
Questions
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