CarsArrive Plus vs TRUST ELD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CarsArrive Plus
This app offers a modernized interface for managing vehicle shipments. It streamlines the inspection process with improved layouts and camera options, and allows users to favorite loads for later access. Enhanced performance and cloud-based architecture ensure a fast and responsive experience.
- Modern UI with intuitive cards
- Faster inspection process
- Favorite loads for quick access
- Cloud-based architecture for improved performance
- Track shipments
- Create electronic BOL and Proof of Delivery
- Record vehicle damage and obtain signatures
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ALL NEW UI Dive into the all new user interface with modern design, intuitive cards, and bold colors. Pick up a load right from your home screen or mark them as favorite and visit later! FASTER INSPECTION We heard you, and we have made significant improvements in the inspection process. Easier layout, fewer options, improved camera options and overall faster inspection times! FAVORITES Are you overwhelmed by the number of available loads you see on the CarsArrive? We have your back. Now you can mark loads that you may be interested in as favorite for quick access to grab them later! FASTER and BETTER Our recent migration to a cloud based architecture helped us improve performance and load times for all data to offer a crisp and snappy experience. PLUS all of the existing features – • Track and Review Assigned, Picked Up and Delivered Shipments • Search by VIN and Load ID • Create and store Electronic BOL and Proof of Delivery • Record and report all status changes (Pick Up, Delivery, etc.) • Establishes GEO Stamp (longitude, latitude, timestamp) on each status change and signature event • Enables photography of vehicle and embeds photos in ePOD and Inspection • Records Loose Item inspections of vehicle • Records damage to each panel of vehicle • Obtain Signatures at pickup and delivery • Review previous inspections
TRUST ELD
This app helps drivers and fleet managers stay compliant with FMCSA regulations. It offers an easy-to-use logbook, inspection reports, maintenance tracking, and violation notifications. Fleet managers benefit from GPS tracking and an online portal for vehicle information.
- FMCSA compliant logbook
- Inspection reports
- Maintenance log
- Violation notifications
- GPS tracking
- IFTA reporting
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TRUST ELD keeps you compliant with FMCSA regulations. This logbook is easy to learn and manage and creates inspection reports in a few clicks. Drivers can profit from the maintenance log, fault code detection, and violations notifications. Fleet managers can access vehicle information through the online portal and check on vehicles through GPS tracking. Other features like IFTA reporting are also available. Download TRUST ELD and keep compliant RODS.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TRUST ELD at 5.0 against CarsArrive Plus's 4.2. TRUST ELD also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). CarsArrive Plus's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (3K vs 5). 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.
TRUST ELD holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CarsArrive Plus has 3K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.
CarsArrive Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, TRUST ELD every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CarsArrive Plus | TRUST ELD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (3K ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 7.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3K — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 125 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Openlane Inc. | Trust ELD |
Customer experience
CarsArrive Plus
TRUST ELD
Bugs and requests
CarsArrive Plus
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inspections disappearing after submission
- Loads not showing up after pickup
- Inverted/distorted photos
- Inability to update app to latest version
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to bid on available loads
- Option to mark 'no additional damage' on delivery
- Landscape mode for taking photos
- Ability to view pay details for assigned loads
- Improved search and load management features
TRUST ELD
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
CarsArrive Plus
No in-app purchases
TRUST ELD
No in-app purchases
Questions
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