Ditat Mobile Dispatch vs Penske Driver
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ditat Mobile Dispatch
This app facilitates communication and task management for the trucking industry. It allows dispatchers to send trip details and receive status updates, while drivers can access trip information, perform trailer inspections with photo documentation, and use internal messaging.
- Trip information dispatch
- Real-time status updates
- GPS tracking
- Internal messaging
- Driver trip history
- Trailer inspection reports
- Photo documentation
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This is a subscription-only application for the trucking industry. You will be prompted for your account and user credentials upon initial startup. This application allows dispatchers to send trip information to drivers and receive updates on trip status(loaded, completed, etc.). It tracks GPS position and uploads this information to the server at specified intervals. It also implements internal messaging, which keeps all messages in one system. Driving history saved along with completed trips for driver to review at later time. Actual track vs suggested route, history and duration of stops made during trip. The driver always has access to future trip information for better planning. Trailer inspections - the driver can inspect the trailer, add comments, and refer to a list of preselected options for damage. Up to 4 pictures for each side can be taken. All information is uploaded to the office, reducing time and paperwork. The application provides added support for images in messages. The user can easily take up to 4 pictures while composing a message. WARNING: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Demo mode: To enter demo mode - enter "DEMO" account during login. Case-sensitive
Penske Driver
This app helps drivers manage daily tasks and comply with electronic logging device (ELD) mandates in rental trucks. It offers features for logging hours of service, requesting roadside assistance, submitting receipts, and finding locations.
- Log Hours of Service (HOS) for ELD compliance
- Submit 24/7 roadside assistance requests
- Digital fuel receipt submission
- Find Penske locations (rental, service, fueling)
- Submit electronic DVIRs
- Access vehicle information and service history
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Penske Driver™ is a free app, providing drivers with the tools to complete their daily tasks, and keep them complaint with the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate when in Penske rental trucks. The Penske Driver app enables truck drivers to: · Log Hours of Service (HOS) in Penske rental vehicles and fully comply with the ELD mandate · Submit 24/7 roadside assistance requests and view real-time updates · Check-In for service visits from the comfort of your vehicle · Submit fuel receipts digitally, eliminating the need to submit paper receipts · Find rental, leasing, service, parking, fueling locations and more · Access vehicle information, service history and 24/7 history · Submit eDVIRs electronically and initiate service requests directly with Penske
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ditat Mobile Dispatch at 58% against Penske Driver's 21%. Ditat Mobile Dispatch also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Penske Driver's advantage is monetization model (free vs subscription) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 32). 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.
Penske Driver holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Penske Driver has 2.6K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of Ditat Mobile Dispatch's written reviews are positive against 21% of Penske Driver's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Ditat Mobile Dispatch ships an update every 4 months, Penske Driver every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ditat Mobile Dispatch | Penske Driver |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (32 ratings) | 4.2 (2.6K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews — better | 20.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 32 | 2.6K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 189 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ditat | Penske Truck Leasing Co. L.P |
Customer experience
Ditat Mobile Dispatch
Penske Driver
Bugs and requests
Ditat Mobile Dispatch
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Penske Driver
Reported bugs
5 issues- App randomly changes duty status while driving
- Inability to certify logs
- Unit not listed in the app database
- Slow login and connection issues
- Logs not resetting properly after reset
Requested features
4 requests- Option to add pictures when submitting repair orders
- Show 70-hour clock
- Audible alerts for duty status changes
- Feedback form
In-app purchases
Ditat Mobile Dispatch
No in-app purchases
Penske Driver
No in-app purchases
Questions
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