Comparison

Rail Crossing Locator vs Load Covered!

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

Head to head
About

Rail Crossing Locator

Locate highway-rail grade crossings and access detailed information from the USDOT database. View accident history, get directions, and report emergencies. Supports public safety initiatives.

Highlights
  • Locate crossings by map, address, or ID
  • Access official USDOT inventory records
  • View accident and collision history
  • Get directions to crossings
  • Share inventory records via email
  • Report crossing emergencies
Features
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NEW Features: - We have added grade-separated crossings - New inventory-view (you can still access the official USDOT record) - Share the inventory record via email - New List-View for search results - Get directions to a crossing NOTICE: Report grade crossing emergencies by calling the Emergency Notification Number (ENS) posted onsite at the grade crossing. Call 911 if the number is missing. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Rail Crossing Locator helps you locate highway-rail grade crossings and explore detailed information from the USDOT's grade crossing database(s). Users can: locate crossings by USDOT Crossing ID, address or by exploring the map; access inventory records submitted by states and railroads; and view accident history. Users can also select from multiple base maps and identify railroad crossings by their characteristics. This app empowers the public (including transportation, emergency response, and community and safety organizations) to join the FRA's efforts to further improve grade crossing safety and awareness. Please Note: States and Railroads are responsible for the accuracy of the grade crossing physical and operating characteristics within the USDOT inventory records, which are the basis for the information provided in the Rail Crossing Locator app. While the FRA does everything possible to ensure the accuracy of information provided in this app, it is ultimately the crossing owner’s responsibility to provide accurate information to the FRA. FRA assumes no liability for the accuracy of crossing information provided in this app. Key Features: - Locate highway-rail grade crossings near your location - Locate highway-rail grade crossings by USDOT Crossing ID - Locate highway-rail grade crossings by address or by exploring the map - Search for highway-rail grade crossing by characteristics such as Railroad, Type, or Quiet Zone - View the official USDOT highway-rail grade crossing inventory record - Share the inventory record via email - View the official USDOT collision record with accident/collision history for specific crossings - Get directions to a grade crossing - Call the Emergency Notification System (ENS) number to report a crossing emergency - Provide the FRA with information about specific crossings For more about rail safety or the FRA visit: FRA: http://www.fra.dot.gov/Page/P0001 FRA’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/USDOTFRA FRA’s twitter: https://twitter.com/USDOTFRA For more about highway-rail grade crossing safety visit: Operation Lifesaver: http://oli.org

About

Load Covered!

This app delivers load alerts directly to your device, allowing you to view opportunities and connect with companies posting loads. Pilot car companies can mark their availability on a map for easy discovery by trucking firms. A subscription provides real-time alerts for hiring opportunities and access to travel discounts.

Highlights
  • Real-time load alerts
  • Pilot car availability map
  • Direct company contact
  • Profile configuration
  • Travel discount links
  • Invoice generation (coming soon)
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Load Covered Mobile app is an application that runs on your device and displays load alerts to you as they are posted. View a load alert, determine if you are available and contact the company that posted the load for more details. As a pilot car company, you can mark yourself as available on a map allowing other trucking companies to search and find you. Using the profile you configure, they can call you about potential work. With your subscription, you will receive alerts through the app when a company is looking to hire a pilot car. You can then call the company that posted and do business directly with them. We also have links to discounts on hotels, car rental and travel. Coming soon, you will be able to generate and email invoices.

Screenshots

Rail Crossing Locator3 screens
Load Covered!3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Rail Crossing Locator at 2.6 against Load Covered!'s 1.0. Rail Crossing Locator also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (155 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Load Covered! sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.49 per month. Rail Crossing Locator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rail Crossing Locator holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rail Crossing Locator has 155 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Rail Crossing Locator's written reviews are positive against 0% of Load Covered!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Rail Crossing Locator versus Load Covered!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRail Crossing LocatorLoad Covered!
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (155 ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews17.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings155 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFederal Railroad Administrationholly baker

Customer experience

Rail Crossing Locator

All ratings155 ratings
Positive36.1%
Neutral5.2%
Negative58.7%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive17.9%
Neutral6.4%
Negative75.6%

Load Covered!

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral7.1%
Negative92.9%

In-app purchases

None

Rail Crossing Locator

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Load Covered!

Subscriptions2
  • Load Covered!7 Days trial$19.491 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$199.991 Year

Questions

Is Rail Crossing Locator free?
Rail Crossing Locator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Load Covered! free?
Load Covered! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rail Crossing Locator or Load Covered!?
Rail Crossing Locator is rated higher. Rail Crossing Locator averages 2.6 out of 5 from 155 ratings, while Load Covered! averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Rail Crossing Locator or Load Covered! have ads?
Neither Rail Crossing Locator nor Load Covered! shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rail Crossing Locator or Load Covered!?
Rail Crossing Locator ships an update every 2 months, and Load Covered! every 2 months. Most recently, Rail Crossing Locator was updated on November 1, 2026 and Load Covered! on November 3, 2026.

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