Moving into peak season means more driving. More driving means more gas, and a hectic global climate means your cost for gas this season may sky rocket… at any moment.To help hedge your fuel expenses, we’ve scoured the internet to find you the best apps that will save you money at the pump. Here are 5 apps that we like:Please note that eTrac is not affiliated with any of these apps.

Gas Buddy

FreeAvailable for Android, iPhone, & Web4.7 Stars in App Store4.4 Stars in Google Play StoreGas Buddy allows you to find the least expensive gas in your area, pay within the app for discounts or cash back, find discounted parking and includes gamification components. The app can also tell you how your driving is affecting your gas efficiency.

Waze

FreeAvailable for Android and iPhone. Some components available on Web.4.8 stars in App Store4.4 stars in Google Play StoreYou may already be using Waze for directions (it’s the #2 transportation app), but did you know it can help you save money on gas, too? Within the app, you can search for gas stations and their prices near you. The Waze app is also compatible with eTrac Driver App, so you can search for the best gas prices along your route. Fun fact: You can customize the in-app voice giving you directions!

Gas Guru

FreeAvailable for Android and iPhone. 3.4 stars in App Store3.5 stars in Google Play StoreIn the Gas Guru app, you can save your most frequent locations, like work, home or school, and find the best prices on gas in those areas. You can also search for amenities at each gas station like ATM’s and cash discounts.

MapQuest

FreeAvailable for Android, iPhone, and web.4.4 stars in App Store4.2 stars in Google Play StoreBefore the days of GPS’s being built into our phones, a printed off sheet from MapQuest could get us where we needed to be. Now, MapQuest has evolved into an app that can help you search for the cheapest gas prices along your routes -- as well as food, shopping, and other stops you may need to make.

Upside

FreeAvailable for Android and iPhone4.4 stars in App Store4.2 stars in Google Play StoreUpside allows it’s users to earn cash back for gas purchases, convenience store purchases and auto services by sending in photos of your receipt. While only available at certain gas stations, users can earn up to 25 cents back on every gallon purchased. The app is also expanding into food and grocery stores in some areas.

Grow Your Business Not Your Bottom Line

You can use one or more of these apps to save money at the pump, while you grow your business with eTrac. Our Carrier Partner Program helps eTrac shippers and 3PL's with grow their final mile network. We are not a broker, reseller or loadboard. We never charge the carrier -- the Partner Program is free to join and there is no charge for introductions to potential shippers. Too good to be true? Nope. We just love carriers.Learn more and sign up for the eTrac Carrier Partner Program here.