Comparison

WCSPermits vs TruckingOffice ELD

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

Head to head
About

WCSPermits

Access essential oversize load permit attachments and related documents for the US and Canada. This app also connects you to pilot car services, permit information, and an online store for safety equipment.

Highlights
  • Oversize load permit attachments
  • US and Canadian province coverage
  • Email and print document options
  • Direct connection to pilot car services
  • Online equipment store access
Features
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WCS Permits & Pilot Cars Permit Attachments app provides oversize load permit attachments and other necessary documents for the United States & Canadian Provinces. All documents are available to send by email or print when necessary. The App also directly connects you to other services you may need such as pilot cars, permits and our online equipment store where you can buy oversize load banners, high poles, safety apparel and more. Download for the road and have all the information you need in one place.

About

TruckingOffice ELD

This app helps professional drivers comply with electronic log mandates. It offers easy log editing, automatic drive time tracking, and simple duty status changes. The system only tracks required FMCSA data and provides multiple options for roadside inspections.

Highlights
  • FMCSA Electronic Log Mandate Compliance
  • Editable Logs (excluding driving time)
  • Automatic Drive Time Tracking
  • Simple Duty Status Changes
  • Roadside Inspection Data Submission (Email, Web Service, On-Device View)
  • Plug and Play Vehicle Interface Device
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TruckingOffice ELD is the best choice for all professional drivers that are required to comply with the FMCSA Electronic Log Mandate. It is easy to implement even if you aren't tech savvy. The switch will give you peace of mind and keep you working. Easy to edit your logs. After you create you logs, sometime things need to be adjusted. All logs are fully editable except driving time per FMCSA guidelines. Only tracks what is required by FMCSA. When submitting records to the DOT inspection officers the system will submit all required information, but won't send any additional data. Roadside Inspection - there are three methods of supplying the inspection data to a roadside inspector. You can send via email, send it to the DOT via web service, or you can view the information on your phone. Simple duty status change. Changing your duty status from the drop down is simple and you can enter comments as needed. Your duty status will automatically change when you start driving, making it automatic for tracking drive time. Plug and Play - No Installation Required The VID (vehicle interface device) plugs into the ECM (electonic control module) port on your truck and talks to the TruckingOffice ELD app via blue tooth technology. There is no installation involved. This is a simple plug and play device. You don't have to do any complicated pairing or anything. It just works.

Screenshots

WCSPermits4 screens
TruckingOffice ELD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WCSPermits at 100% against TruckingOffice ELD's 43%. WCSPermits also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). 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

WCSPermits holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of WCSPermits's written reviews are positive against 43% of TruckingOffice ELD's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WCSPermits ships an update every 3 months, TruckingOffice ELD every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
WCSPermits versus TruckingOffice ELD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWCSPermitsTruckingOffice ELD
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better4.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better42.9% of reviews
Number of ratings66
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWCS PermitsTruckingOffice

Customer experience

WCSPermits

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TruckingOffice ELD

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%

In-app purchases

None

WCSPermits

No in-app purchases

None

TruckingOffice ELD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WCSPermits free?
WCSPermits is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TruckingOffice ELD free?
TruckingOffice ELD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WCSPermits or TruckingOffice ELD?
WCSPermits is rated higher. WCSPermits averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while TruckingOffice ELD averages 4.0 from 6 ratings.
Do WCSPermits or TruckingOffice ELD have ads?
Neither WCSPermits nor TruckingOffice ELD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WCSPermits or TruckingOffice ELD?
WCSPermits ships an update every 3 months, and TruckingOffice ELD every 4 months. Most recently, WCSPermits was updated on October 9, 2026 and TruckingOffice ELD on October 10, 2026.

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