The document discusses developing an Uber-like app for trucks. It outlines popular existing trucking apps like uShip, Cargomatic, and Convoy. It then provides steps to develop a new app, including hiring an experienced mobile development company, validating the business idea, deciding core features, and monetization strategies. Key features discussed for the driver, shipper, and admin apps. Overall development costs can vary significantly based on the app complexity, platforms, features, and technology used.

1.  A simple guide to
developing an uber-
like app for trucks

2.  Uber was a huge success. Many perceive it as a
landmark transformation in the taxi business
vertical. However, there’s so much more to it.
 Uber’s success was a testimony to the fact that
the on-demand business model is the future.
 Its success gave entrepreneurs the confidence
to invest heavily in the on-demand business
models to disrupt several industry verticals.

3.  Let’s have a look at a few
of the most popular uber
for trucking apps.

4.  uShip
 uShip is a popular online freight marketplace for drivers and
shippers which facilitates all kinds of shipments.
 To get an item shipped, the user has to post it on the uShip
app. The transportation services providers then place their
bids to haul those shipments.
 uShip works with all types of carriers, irrespective of their
specialization, and also cooperates with both solo trucks as
well as the large companies.
 uShip comes with several features like real-time notifications
& tracking, price estimates, in-built payment system, and
many more.

5.  Cargomatic
 Cargomatic is a california-based company
that connects shippers with truck drivers.
 It allows planning of delivery with
competitive prices that are based on various
factors like size, weight, and distance of
cargo.
 Users can also select the drivers based on
their reputation, financial security, driver’s
rating, and equipment.

6.  Convoy
 Convoy is a seattle based online marketplace
for both drivers and shippers.
 In this, the mobile application is only available
for the drivers. Whereas, the shippers have to
sign up through a website version of the
platform.
 Convoy collaborates only with those tracking
companies that have a dot number &
insurance and motor carrier authority.

7.  How to develop an uber-like app
for trucking?
 If you’re looking to create an uber trucking
app, then it’s imperative to hire a reputed
mobile app development company.
 You have to cooperate and work closely with
the professionals to get a robust uber freight
application.

8.  Decide the type of application you
want to develop
 You own a logistics business and have your
own fleet of trucks. Now, you wish to
streamline operations and scale your business
with the help of a solution.
 You want to build a marketplace that connects
shippers with the carriers.

9.  Find a reputed mobile development
company for your app
 This is a very crucial step as it largely determines
whether your business will turn out to be a success or
not.
 It is because if a reputed company can develop a
superior app that would be easily navigable, fully-
featured, and user-friendly.

10.  Idea validation
 Once you have hired a proficient mobile app
development company that is suitable for
your business.
 The next step is to validate your business
idea.
 For this, you have to conduct deep market
research to see if your application can sustain
in the market.

11.  Decide on features that you want to incorporate into an
MVP
 A minimum viable product (MVP) is a compressed
version of the application that has just enough features.
 You can incorporate all the must-have features in the
mvp.
 After that, you can launch the mvp to obtain both
negative and positive feedback.
 This feedback helps you in making crucial changes that
give the shape to the final product.

12.  Must-have features for uber
for trucks app
 Driver’s app
 Registration
 Shipment details
 Filtering and sorting
 Request cancellation
 Route optimization and tracking
 Proof of delivery

13.  Shipper’s app
 Registration
 List of vehicles
 Instant and scheduled booking
 Notifications & alerts
 Multiple payment options
 Ratings and reviews
 Real-time vehicle tracking

14.  Admin’s app
Dashboard
Track drivers
Bill management
Notifications

15.  How can you monetize your
uber truck app?
 One common and effective way of monetizing your app is via
charging a commission for money transfers. To implement
this, you would require incorporating a payment gateway in
your application.
 To stay ahead of the competition, you must regularly study
your competitor’s commissions. For example, cargomatic
charges around 20%. Similarly, uber freight commission
charges are based on distance.
 Another key aspect of monetizing is choosing the payment
solution for the project. While choosing you must consider all
the security issues pertaining to payments and ensure that
your app is safe for the clients to make payments.

16.  How much does it cost to
develop an uber for trucks
application?

17.  The cost to developing an uber for
truck application depends on several
factors such as:
 Complexity of app
 No. Of platforms
 No. Of actors
 No. Of hours
 Hourly rates
 Technology stack

18.  Conclusion
 An uber for trucking app can transform your trucking business. You
can manage your fleet, carriers, and shippers effortlessly by
eliminating all the hassles. Similarly, you can start a marketplace that
helps carriers to connect with shippers.
 There are many things that you must consider while developing an
uber for truck app. In this article, we have tried our best to highlight
all those with great detail.
 We saw the steps that you require to develop your uber for truck
app. Then we saw the must-have features of the application.
 We also saw how you can monetize your application and at last, we
saw the cost estimation.