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Iowa 511 Trucker on Windows Pc

Developed By: Iowa Department of Transportation

License: Free

Rating: 4,5/5 - 67 votes

Last Updated: February 20, 2025

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 4.9.8
Size 7.5 MB
Release Date February 12, 23
Category Maps & Navigation Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (5)]

What's New:
Did you miss our streaming camera video for a few days? We squashed that bug and video has returned. [see more]

Description from Developer:
Iowa 511 Trucker is the Iowa Department of Transportation's (DOT) official traffic and traveler information app for commercial vehicle operators. The Iowa 511 Trucker app provi... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Iowa 511 Trucker and install on Windows PC. Iowa 511 Trucker is free Maps & Navigation app, developed by Iowa Department of Transportation. Latest version of Iowa 511 Trucker is 4.9.8, was released on 2023-02-12 (updated on 2025-02-20). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 10,000. Overall rating of Iowa 511 Trucker is 4,5. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 67 users, 3 users had rated it 5*, 48 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Iowa 511 Trucker on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Iowa 511 Trucker on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Iowa 511 Trucker on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install Iowa 511 Trucker using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Iowa 511 Trucker" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Iowa 511 Trucker on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Iowa 511 Trucker" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Iowa 511 Trucker is the Iowa Department of Transportation's (DOT) official traffic and traveler information app for commercial vehicle operators. The Iowa 511 Trucker app provides statewide up-to-date traffic information for interstates, U.S. routes and state highways in Iowa. It does not include information for county roads or city streets.

FEATURES:
• Hands-free, eyes-free audio notifications of traffic events while you drive
• A zoom-enabled map with selectable traffic event icons and surrounding camera views
• Near real-time updates on winter road conditions, truck restrictions, traffic incidents, construction, and road closures
• Access and create Your 511 personalized saved routes and alerts (e.g. Home to Work).
• Commercial vehicle restriction information
• Travel time delays associated with traffic reports (look for the orange glowing icons)
• Current traffic speeds
• Traffic camera images and streaming video
• Snow plow camera images and locations
• Towing prohibited (tow ban) events for winter storms
• Rest area locations statewide including real-time truck parking availability at rest areas and select private truck stops along I-80, and portions of I-29, I-35, I-235, and I-380.

• Weigh station locations
• Citizen reports via Waze
• Electronic roadway sign messages


NOTE: Continued use of GPS running in the background can decrease device battery life.
The primary responsibility of every driver is the safe operation of their vehicle. While traveling, mobile communication devices should be used only when the motor vehicle is at a complete stop off the traveled portion of the roadway. Do not text and drive (it's against the law) or use this app while driving.

We welcome your feedback on this app. Please send your suggestions, questions or concerns in an email to 511Feedback@iowadot.us.

The Iowa DOT's privacy policy can be found at https://iowadot.gov/policies_and_statements/privacy-policy
App developed by Castle Rock Associates http://www.crc-corp.com
Did you miss our streaming camera video for a few days? We squashed that bug and video has returned.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.