TruckStaff ELD vs CDL Empire
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TruckStaff ELD
This app helps transportation professionals maintain Hours of Service (HOS) records and comply with the ELD mandate. It offers advanced fleet management features, including GPS tracking and IFTA mileage calculations, for simple and efficient logbook management.
- HOS record keeping
- ELD mandate compliance
- Fleet management
- GPS tracking
- IFTA mileage calculations
- Fault code notifications
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Download TruckStaff ELD to keep HOS records and comply with the ELD mandate. With advanced technology and fleet management features, TruckStaff ELD is the electronic logbook for transportation professionals who like things simple and efficient. The app syncs with the hardware in a few seconds and it is ready to go. Extra features include GPS tracking, idling reporting, IFTA mileage calculations, fault code notifications, and more.
CDL Empire
This app helps professional drivers find jobs, manage important documents, and track their earnings. It also offers a verified driver ID and community features for sharing information.
- Browse trucking jobs with pay upfront
- Secure document vault for CDL, medical card, etc.
- Verified Driver ID with QR code
- Track gross, deductions, and net pay per run
- Share live location tracking link
- Community forums for lane reports and reviews
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PASS YOUR CDL TESTS • 461 practice questions across all 8 written tests - General Knowledge, Air Brakes, Combination Vehicles, Hazmat, Tanker, Doubles/Triples, Passenger and School Bus • Every answer explains why, and cites the section of the official CDL manual it came from • Practice free and unlimited. Scored tests tell you when you are ready for the DMV CDL Empire is the driver-first app for getting hired and running your career from your phone. GET HIRED • Browse real trucking jobs with pay shown up front — OTR, regional, local, dry van, flatbed, reefer • See verified carriers, home time, and sign-on bonuses at a glance • Apply in seconds and track every application: Reviewed, Interviewing, Offered, Hired • Call or message carriers right from your application YOUR SECURE DOCUMENT VAULT • Store your CDL, medical card, MVR, drug test, and insurance in one encrypted place • Share documents with a recruiter in two taps — you choose exactly what goes out • Add, replace, or delete any document; pick several and share them together • Smart reminders before your CDL or medical card expires, so you stay hire-ready YOUR DRIVER ID, VERIFIED • A wallet-style Driver ID Pass with a scannable QR code • Earn a Verified badge once your CDL is confirmed • Hand your phone to a carrier and prove you're a real, compliant pro TRACK YOUR MONEY • Log loads and see gross, deductions, and net pay per run • Watch your weekly net and per-mile right on your dashboard SHARE YOUR LOCATION • Send a live tracking link to family or dispatch • Set it to expire on your schedule COMMUNITY BUILT FOR DRIVERS • Lane reports, rate transparency, and truck-stop reviews from verified drivers • Ask questions, share photos, and get answers from people who run your routes Whether you're an owner-operator or a company driver, CDL Empire keeps your jobs, documents, pay, and proof-of-compliance in one place — so you spend less time on paperwork and more time driving. Download free. Upgrade anytime for verified-badge display, full carrier safety records, and the AI Truck Health advisor. SUBSCRIPTIONS (OPTIONAL) CDL Empire Pro ($7.99/month), Premium ($14.99/month), and Elite ($19.99/month) are auto-renewable monthly subscriptions billed to your Apple ID. Payment is charged when you confirm the purchase, and the subscription renews monthly unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.cdlempire.com/mobile-privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TruckStaff ELD at none against CDL Empire's 3. TruckStaff ELD also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). CDL Empire's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 10 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. CDL Empire sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. TruckStaff ELD asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for TruckStaff ELD against 5.0 for CDL Empire. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively.
TruckStaff ELD ships an update every 10 months, CDL Empire every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TruckStaff ELD | CDL Empire |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Truckstaff ELD LLC | Lab256 LLC |
Customer experience
TruckStaff ELD
CDL Empire
In-app purchases
TruckStaff ELD
No in-app purchases
CDL Empire
- Driver Pro$7.991 Month
- Driver Premium$14.991 Month
- Driver Elite$19.991 Month
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