What truck drivers should look for
- Jurisdiction mileage splits by state or province
- Trip detail that supports audits
- Fuel logging tied to trips
- Mobile access on the road
- Export or report generation for quarterly IFTA
IFTAfy
IFTAfy calculates jurisdiction miles from trip routes on mobile and web. Drivers enter start, stop, and destination locations; miles split at state lines automatically. No always-on GPS required.
Best for: Owner-operators and fleets focused on IFTA compliance.
Telematics platforms
Samsara, Geotab, and Motive capture movement through in-vehicle devices and GPS. Mileage may feed IFTA modules or partner integrations.
Best for: Fleets already paying for telematics hardware and centralized fleet management.
Generic mileage log apps
General mileage trackers often lack jurisdiction splits and IFTA-specific fuel workflows. They may work for simple expense tracking but fall short for quarterly fuel tax reporting.
Manual logs and spreadsheets
Paper logs and spreadsheets still appear in small operations. They are inexpensive but error-prone as jurisdictions and trip volume grow.
How to choose
- IFTA only, minimal hardware: IFTAfy or similar focused IFTA apps
- Full fleet telematics: Samsara, Geotab, or Motive
- Very low volume: Structured spreadsheets with strict review
Read IFTA mileage records guide and GPS vs city-based mileage.
| Feature | IFTAfy | Telematics | Generic apps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jurisdiction mileage | Yes | Yes | Rarely |
| IFTA quarterly reports | Yes | Varies | No |
| Hardware required | No | Usually yes | No |
| Always-on GPS | Not required | Yes | Varies |
| Fuel receipt storage | Yes | Varies | Rarely |
| Best for | IFTA-focused drivers | Telematics fleets | Simple expense logs |