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Launch: Truck Parking

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We have officially launched a new Truck Parking search feature on our website and mobile app.

A row of parked semi-trucks in a lot during dusk, with a cloudy sky in the background.
Locating truck parking can be difficult, that is why 4roadservice.com now added Truck Parking to its directory to assist drivers in finding parking.

The feature comes at a critical time, as truck parking shortages continue to impact drivers nationwide. With limited available spaces at truck stops and rest areas, especially during peak evening hours, many drivers are forced to spend valuable drive time searching for safe, legal parking. In some cases, this leads to parking along highway shoulders or risking Hours of Service violations.

The new Truck Parking search category is designed to help drivers quickly locate parking options near their current location, improving trip planning, safety, and compliance.

Find truck parking near me
Find a truckstop near me

You can now:

  • Search for truck parking near you in real time
  • Access listings across the United States and Canada
  • Find parking alongside other essential services such as truck repair, tire service, towing, and fuel
  • Use the feature directly from the 4RoadService website or mobile app

Mobile App Update

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We just released a minor update to the 4RoadService App for iOS and Android which makes searching for service in locations other than where you are much smoother. To all you safety and maintenance managers out there using 4RoadService when a driver calls, we hope this makes your life just a little bit better.

Get 4RoadService for iOS here.

Get 4RoadService for Android here.

A promotional image for the 4RoadService 3 Mobile app showing a screenshot if the app on a Google Pixel phone.

Announcing 4RoadService 3 for Mobile

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We’re excited to announce the latest generation of managing unexpected maintenance while driving over-the-road: the 4RoadService 3, now available for both Android and iOS! As a trusted companion for CDL truck drivers across the USA and Canada, the 4RoadService app has been a staple in helping drivers find the nearest truck stops, repair services, tire service, and roadside assistance. With this major update, we have added truck dealers, filtering by brand, reviews, and more.

An image of 4RoadService 3 running on a Google Pixel
4RoadService 3 offers 1-touch access to the most needed services.

New in 4RoadService 3

The update is packed with new features and improvements to make your life on the road smoother and more efficient:

  • Sleek, Modern Design: The app has been redesigned from the ground up with a clean, user-friendly interface that’s easy on the eyes, ensuring that you can quickly access the information you need.
  • One-Tap Search: Time is crucial when you’re on the road. Find the services you need with just a single tap, whether it’s roadside assistance, truck repairs, or the nearest truck stop.
  • Service Ratings and Reviews: We’re bringing the power of community to the app. Read ratings and reviews from fellow truck drivers and submit your own when a service provider goes above and beyond.
  • Customized Search: Find repair services and dealers that specialize in your truck’s engine, tires, or reefer.
  • Seamless Sync Across Devices: Your saved favorites will now sync across all your devices and online when you sign into the app, making it easier than ever to keep track of the service providers you trust.
  • Enhanced Compatibility: The app is now optimized to work better on more screen sizes, ensuring a smooth experience no matter the size of your phone.

Why 4RoadService 3?

For over 20 years, 4RoadService has been the go-to app for truckers needing facing “unscheduled maintenance” OTR. We understand that when the unexpected happens, you need reliable help fast. That’s why the app remains free and doesn’t require login for essential features—just open it up and find the help you need, no delays.

Key Features:

  • Find Truck Services on the Go: Heavy diesel repair, towing and recovery services, tire repair, or reefer service, the 4RoadService app connects you to the closest providers.
  • Locate Truck Stops: Major chains like Pilot Flying J, Love’s, TA Petro, and Roady’s or independent truck stops, you’ll always find a place to rest and refuel.
  • Manage Your Business: Save your favorite vendors, leave reviews, and easily share vendor information with your dispatcher, maintenance manager, or drivers.
A screenshot showing the main screen of the new 4RoadService mobile app.
1-Tap access to vendors near your location.
A screenshot showing that users can filter search results by brand.
Filter for people who specialize in your truck.
A screenshot of 4RoadService 3 for mobile showing search results on a map.
See where providers are in relation to you.
A screenshot of 4RoadService 3 for mobile showing that it is now possible to submit reviews in the mobile app.
Leave reviews when vendors go above & beyond.

Download the App Today!

The 4RoadService 3 Mobile App is available today on Google Play for Android and the App Store for iOS. If you’re already using the app, simply update to the latest version, and you’ll be ready to hit the road!

Stay connected: Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn for the latest updates and trucking tips.This new version is all about making your journey smoother, faster, and more reliable. We’re thrilled to bring you 4RoadService 3, and we can’t wait to hear your feedback. Safe travels!

4RoadService Truck Repair App Winter 2017 Promo Image

Keeping 4RoadService Apps Fresh on your Phone

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Some, (actually, most) people prefer native apps over a great mobile website, so it’s time to shine the light on the 4RoadService Breakdown Directory Mobile Apps.

Android

Android devices are the mobile workhorse of the trucking industry, and while we would prefer you’re rolling instead of looking up repair vendors, when you do need some truck repairs 4RoadService for Android is there.

Recent Android highlights include:
  • 12 updates in 2016, and we’ve already released an update in 2017.
  • Maps of search results
  • Error Reporting and Vendor Suggestions from within the app, (and thanks to anyone that submitted reports or suggestions – you rock!)
  • Lots of error fixes, because the last thing you need is a broken app when you’ve got a broken truck.

iPhone

Apple seems to rule the world, so it’s only appropriate to have a world-ruling iPhone app. That’s why 4RoadService for iPhone, (the original Truck Repair Locator in the App Store), got a complete rewrite in 2016, just in time for Christmas, with some snazzy new features:

  • Find truck service near you with one tap and your phone’s GPS.
  • Save your favourite repair companies to your phone.
  • Report problems & suggest new repair shops from within the app.
  • See repair shops on a map.

While both our Android and iOS apps are great, there’s so much more that we can, and will do with them. Keep your auto-update turned on and check the release notes to keep up with the latest tricks we add to your phone.

Improved City Location Data, and and Android Update Roundup

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There are a lot of Atlantas in the USA.
There are a lot of Atlantas in the USA.

4RoadService.com is always being updated & improved, but this week we have some updates that we would like to share.

Improved & Faster City Location Data

We have cleaned, merged, sorted, imported, beautified, and turbocharged our location data for cities, added several thousand more cities to our database, and improved the accuracy of the location of most cities, (over 60,000 of them)!  Cities with multiple spellings have been merged, but old spelling and abbreviations are still recognized, so if you need Truck Repair in Eighty-Eight, KY, you can type “88 ky” “Eighty Eight Kentucky” or any combination of those into the search box and we’ll find it. If ever you search for a city and can’t find it, let us know, and we’ll add it, (Twitter & Facebook work too).

Eighty Eight, Kentucky 42130

Several non-cities that had worked their way into our data-set, (mostly because they have their own ZIP codes), have been removed, so no more suggestions to search near the city of “Dept of Human Resources!”

Even with all the improvements, the auto-suggestion for cities has been sped up. That’s right, we made it faster.

Android App Update Roundup

A new version of 4 Road Service for Android went live late last week. This new version supports searching by ZIP or Postal code in addition to using your phone or tablet’s GPS or searching by city, so if you need a tow in 90210, you can find it on your Android device. Previously, but not announced here, the app was updated to let you suggest new service providers and report problems with listings – so use the orange buttons in the app to let us know who we’re missing!

New Android App

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Search Results in the 4RoadService.com Android AppWe are proud to announce that our brand new Android app, Truck Repair Service Locator by 4RoadService.com is available on Google Play and the Amazon Appstore.

Truck Repair Service Locator is completely re-written as a native Android app for Android Phones and Tablets. Features include:

  • Search for road service near your current location, (using the phone or tablet’s GPS)
  • Choose a city where you need service.
  • Choose a location on a map to find service nearby
  • Save your favourite service providers
  • Show the service provider’s location on a map
  • 1-Tap calling: Phone a service provider by tapping it’s phone number
  • Share a service provider’s contact information with other drivers using Android’s built-in sharing, (great for dispatchers to E-mail repair information to drivers, or the other way around!)

Truck Repair Service Locator is not an upgrade of our old Android app, it is a completely new app that must be installed from Google Play or the Amazon Appstore. Install it today so it’s there when you need it.