ExpressNS+ vs AWA ELD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ExpressNS+
This app streamlines intermodal facility procedures for drivers, offering features like pre-gate information submission, location visuals, and electronic receipt access. It aims to reduce gate times and improve overall terminal efficiency with a modern user interface and advanced integrations.
- Submit Pre-Gate Information
- Visuals of Parking & Pick up Locations
- Search by Reservation Number or Equipment ID
- Electronic J1 Receipts
- Submit Bad Order Information
- Report equipment damages using camera
- QR Code Scanning for Reduced Gate Time
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ExpressNS+™ is the next generation mobile application created by Norfolk Southern to make the Ingate, Outgate, On-Terminal, and Pre-Gate procedures to our intermodal facilities easier for Intermodal Drivers. The legacy app has been migrated to a new more advanced platform with updates to the application’s user interface, improved user experience, as well as more modern and forward-looking features & integrations. Intermodal Drivers can perform the following functions using ExpressNS+™: * Submit Pre-Gate Information * Obtain Visuals of Parking & Pick up Locations * Search by Reservation Number or Equipment ID * Receive Electronic J1 Receipts * Submit Bad Order Information * Search Intermodal Equipment * Report equipment damages using camera Some immediate benefits you can expect from using ExpressNS+™ include: * Reduced Gate Time via QR Code Scanning * Streamlined Terminal Activity * Mobile Mission Management * Electronic J1 Receipts * Billing Errors and Availability Notifications * Visual Parking and Pick up Information * Unit Lookup by Reservation Number * Dispatcher Pre-Gate Entry via Web App For more information on ExpressNS+™, visit us at: www.nscorp.com/content/nscorp/en/shipping-options/intermodal/express-ns.html
AWA ELD
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Stay compliant and keep moving. ELD App is an FMCSA-registered electronic logbook trusted by commercial drivers across the USA. Simple setup, easy daily use, and real human support when you need it. Connect your ELD device in minutes with true plug-and-play installation. If you need help, our support team is ready to assist. Built for truck drivers — no clutter, no confusing menus. Log your hours with ease, track location, speed, and mileage in real time, and stay ahead of violations with HOS alerts at 1 hour, 30 minutes, 15 minutes, and 5 minutes before limits are reached. Key features: • FMCSA-compliant ELD • Driver logbook & automated duty status • HOS violation alerts • DVIR reporting • DOT inspection-ready logs • Multi-device support No contracts. No hassle. Just compliance you can rely on.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: AWA ELD at every 11 days against ExpressNS+'s every 5 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ExpressNS+ ships an update every 5 weeks, AWA ELD every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ExpressNS+ | AWA ELD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (60 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 60 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Norfolk Southern Corporation | SJ PRIME LLC |
In-app purchases
ExpressNS+
No in-app purchases
AWA ELD
No in-app purchases
