Comparison

Permit Book vs Schneider FreightPower®

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

Head to head
About

Permit Book

Manage commercial truck, trailer, and driver documents electronically. Drivers can access essential documents offline, and fleets can manage updates via push notifications. It simplifies document organization for road-based professionals.

Highlights
  • Electronic document management
  • Driver app access
  • Offline document caching
  • Push notifications for updates
  • Categorized document storage
  • Supports various permit and inspection types
Features
Read full description

Permit Book is a revolutionary new way to manage commercial truck, trailer, and driver documents electronically as a driver app and fleet management back-office tool! WHAT IS PERMIT BOOK? Back-office: Allows key regulatory documents to be electronically loaded into the system and assigned to the company, driver, truck or trailer. Driver App: The driver can then access and view these documents by logging into the easy-to-use, simple, user-friendly Permit Book app where the documents are cached and made available for display even when off-line or in an area that is out-of-service. The app is an easy reference of documents stored under category headings such as Company documents, Driver Documents, Truck Documents and Trailer documents. CELL PHONE OR TABLET ACCESS Electronic Permits, Cab Cards, Medical Cards, Maintenance Inspections, any document your driver should have access to out on the road. DOWNLOAD AND FORGET Documents are available even when you don’t have a data connection. STAY CURRENT Push notifications will alert the driver to any new or updated electronic permit or document for your Permit Book.For more information on the Permit Book App and Back-Office Fleet Management Tool, visit https://permitbook.com. WHAT DRIVERS ARE SAYING “It looks very simple to use. If I had a bucket full of drivers, I would jump on it right now because I do understand from a drivers perspective the difficulties as I have worked with a lot of drivers who have difficulty keeping all that stuff together and making sure it is up to date. I understand how wonderful Permit Book is because it is extremely simple.”

About

Schneider FreightPower®

This app connects carriers with reliable freight from quality shippers. It streamlines the process of finding, booking, and tracking truckloads with features like AI-powered recommendations and instant booking. Manage your fleet and execute freight seamlessly with detailed load information and automated updates.

Highlights
  • AI-powered truckload recommendations
  • Instant load booking with 'Book Now'
  • Advanced search and filtering options
  • Load tracking and automated updates
  • Fleet management and driver assignment
  • Detailed load information with satellite views
Features
Read full description

Schneider FreightPower® – Always delivering, always ahead. The Schneider FreightPower® load board app for carriers, backed by one of the most trusted names in transportation, gives you access to reliable freight from quality blue-chip shippers across the country. With just one stop to find, book, and track truckloads from the load board instantly, the app is designed to make life easier for carrier owners, dispatchers, and drivers, allowing them to move freight seamlessly. We’re more than just a load board; use our ‘Book Now’ button to schedule freight that’s worth your time, backed by Schneider’s unmatched reliability. Schneider FreightPower® offers unprecedented access to a broad network of shippers and enhances payment processes, supported by one of the most seasoned and dependable carriers, Schneider. This makes Schneider FreightPower® your ideal load board and truckload app. Key Features of the Schneider FreightPower® Load Board: Get personalized truckload recommendations using our enhanced AI technology. - Truckloads matches are based on posted trucks, preferred lanes, and favorite searches. - Move more freight with tailored load suggestions based on watched loads and pending inbound capacity. Instantly Book Truckloads - Find loads at a trusted rate on Schneider’s proprietary load board marketplace and assign them instantly using the Book Now feature. - Time is money – skip the bidding wars, avoid long waits, and secure the best loads with Schneider FreightPower’s load board. Find and Assign Loads with Ease - The load board offers enhanced search capabilities, enabling carriers to find more accurate truckloads. - Use advanced search options to filter by geo-fenced radius, truck type, lanes, pickup/delivery destinations, and dates. - The ‘Watch Loads’ feature lets you save preferred truckloads from the load board and access them quickly later. - Carrier owners can manage the entire fleet by assigning drivers to loads and freight or inviting them to the app—all from one place. - Dispatchers can unassign and reassign drivers with ease, streamlining operations through just a mobile number. Seamless Freight Execution with ‘My Loads’ - Get detailed load information, including reference details, service requirements, trailer numbers, and appointments, all displayed with satellite views to reduce delays. - Automated arrival and departure updates and estimated arrival times for the next stop are powered by Schneider ETAi™ technology, minimizing check-ins and letting drivers focus on the road. - Drivers receive push notifications for new loads, allowing them to accept and track loads automatically. Trust in Schneider’s Legacy The Schneider FreightPower® load board app comes with 85 years of trusted experience in the carrier business. With access to one of the largest, highest-quality trailer pools in North America, Schneider gives you the confidence to transport freight safely and efficiently. From finding truckloads to booking, tracking, and delivery, Schneider’s load board ensures smooth and reliable operations. The app also offers regular trailer maintenance and repair programs, backed by Schneider’s commitment to building strong relationships and offering personalized support throughout the user journey. Exclusive Schneider Perks Unlock valuable benefits within the app, including roadside assistance, fuel discounts, and more. These perks enhance your trucking journey, ensuring your fleet runs smoothly every step of the way. Join forces with Schneider today. Partner with one of the most robust sales teams in the industry to help grow your business. Whether you're searching for reliable truckloads or need support managing your fleet, Schneider FreightPower’s load board is the partner you can trust to achieve your goals. Questions? Email: FreightPowerCarrier@schneider.com.

Screenshots

Permit Book4 screens
Schneider FreightPower®4 screens

Verdict

The call

Permit Book and Schneider FreightPower® both sit at 3.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Permit Book's written reviews are positive against 36% of Schneider FreightPower®'s. Permit Book also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Schneider FreightPower®'s advantage is ratings volume (230 vs 4). On price, rating, 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

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for Permit Book against 3.7 for Schneider FreightPower®. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Schneider FreightPower® has 230 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Permit Book's written reviews are positive against 36% of Schneider FreightPower®'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Permit Book ships an update monthly, Schneider FreightPower® every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Permit Book versus Schneider FreightPower®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPermit BookSchneider FreightPower®
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (4 ratings) — better3.7 (230 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better35.6% of reviews
Number of ratings4230 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB33 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperD & S Trucking SolutionsSchneider National, Inc

Customer experience

Permit Book

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Schneider FreightPower®

All ratings224 ratings
Positive64.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative29.5%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive35.6%
Neutral13.3%
Negative51.1%

Bugs and requests

Permit Book

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Schneider FreightPower®

Reported bugs

19 issues
  • App stuck on 'Capacity Type' screen
  • App stuck on 'must choose a capacity' pop-up with no options
  • Frozen screen after registration
  • Load ID covered by camera notch on iPhone 15+
  • App constantly crashing or freezing
Show 14 more
  • Information not saved after app crashes/freezes
  • Documents cannot be uploaded via app
  • Stop information disappears after updating
  • Miles shown in app are inaccurate
  • Page not found error during setup
  • Inactive 'save profile' button
  • App freezes and requires daily uninstall/reinstall
  • Mandatory update loop
  • Cannot create an account, app freezes
  • Guest view with no functionality
  • Blank page after closing and reopening
  • App opens to a blank window after touching 'get started'
  • App requires re-login with new password creation
  • App does not allow submission of company information

Requested features

12 requests
  • Option to turn off animations
  • In-app setting to remove graphics/colors for performance
  • Add offer option instead of calling
  • Show other loads in delivery area
  • Create round trip or weekly load planning
Show 7 more
  • Allow bidding on loads
  • More 'book now' options
  • Support for Spanish language
  • Optimize for iPad landscape mode
  • Display commodity information
  • Display freight prices
  • Improve assignment/unassignment of trailers

In-app purchases

None

Permit Book

No in-app purchases

None

Schneider FreightPower®

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Permit Book free?
Permit Book is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Schneider FreightPower® free?
Schneider FreightPower® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Permit Book or Schneider FreightPower®?
Permit Book is rated higher. Permit Book averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Schneider FreightPower® averages 3.7 from 230 ratings.
Do Permit Book or Schneider FreightPower® have ads?
Neither Permit Book nor Schneider FreightPower® shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Permit Book or Schneider FreightPower®?
Permit Book ships an update monthly, and Schneider FreightPower® every 2 months. Most recently, Permit Book was updated on November 2, 2026 and Schneider FreightPower® on November 3, 2026.

Other comparisons