A simple guide to developing an uber-like app for trucks
                      A simple guide to 
developing an 
uber-like app for 
trucks
 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.
 Let’s have a look at a 
few of the most 
popular uber for 
trucking apps.
 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.
 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.
 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.
 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.
 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.
 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.
 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.
 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.
 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
 Shipper’s app
 Registration
 List of vehicles
 Instant and scheduled booking
 Notifications & alerts
 Multiple payment options
 Ratings and reviews
 Real-time vehicle tracking
 Admin’s app
Dashboard
Track drivers
Bill management
Notifications
 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.
 How much does it cost to 
develop an uber for trucks 
application?
 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
 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.