3PL vs Knight ELD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
3PL
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The all-in-one driver app built for the modern trucking industry. 3PL Connect Driver puts everything your drivers need right in their pocket — load assignments, real-time GPS tracking, document scanning, and direct communication with dispatchers, all in one streamlined app. LOAD MANAGEMENT • See your active and upcoming loads instantly • Full stop details — addresses, appointment times, PU numbers, PO numbers, contacts, and special instructions • Step-by-step stop lifecycle: Send ETA, Check In, Upload Documents, Check Out • Temperature tracking for refrigerated loads REAL-TIME GPS TRACKING • Automatic background location updates keep dispatchers informed • Interactive route map showing all stops with numbered pins • Navigate to any stop directly via Apple Maps • Live tracking status so you always know you're connected DOCUMENT SCANNING & UPLOAD • Scan BOLs, PODs, and delivery photos using your iPhone camera • ML-powered document detection for perfectly cropped scans • Upload directly from your Photos library • Organized by document type: BOL, POD, Seal Photos, Reefer Temp Photos, Load Photos IN-APP MESSAGING • Chat directly with your dispatcher without leaving the app • Real-time message delivery • Never miss an update about dock numbers, delays, or load changes STOP CHECK-IN / CHECK-OUT • Log your exact arrival and departure times at each stop • Send accurate ETA notifications to brokers and customers • Proof of delivery workflow ensures nothing gets missed SMART NOTIFICATIONS • Push notifications for new load assignments and messages • Stay informed even when the app is in the background EASY REGISTRATION • New drivers can register directly in the app • Secure OTP-based phone verification via SMS • Your team is activated and ready in minutes 3PL Connect Driver is designed for independent owner-operators, company drivers, and fleet carriers. Whether you run 1 truck or 100, 3PL Connect keeps everyone on the same page. Requires an active account with a 3PL Connect-powered carrier or broker. Contact your dispatcher or broker to get started.
Knight ELD
This app helps motor carriers and drivers comply with Hours of Service (HOS) regulations efficiently. It ensures tamper-resistant recording of HOS information through engine synchronization and facilitates data transfer to safety officials.
- HOS regulation compliance
- Efficient driver compliance
- Tamper-resistant data recording
- Engine information synchronization
- Standardized data transfer
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The ELD design is such that motor carriers and drivers can comply efficiently with HOS regulations and that motor carriers can make the best use of ELDs and related support systems as their primary means of recording HOS information and ensuring HOS compliance. Engine information will be shared with the ELD through integral synchronization. The ELD will be tamper-resistant so unauthorized alteration of the captured data will not occur. ELDs, certified by the providers, will meet or exceed the performance requirements. Transfer of standardised ELD data to authorised safety officials will be accomplished.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: 3PL at weekly against Knight ELD's every 3 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.
3PL ships an update weekly, Knight ELD every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 3PL | Knight ELD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 3pltek | NATIONWIDE TECHNOLOGIES INC |
In-app purchases
3PL
No in-app purchases
Knight ELD
No in-app purchases








