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.

Popular Uber for trucking applications
 uShip
 Cargomatic
 Convoy
How to develop an uber-like app for 
trucking?
Decide the type of application you want to 
develop
Find a reputed mobile development company for 
your app
Idea validation
Decide on features that you want to incorporate into an 
MVP
Must-have features for uber for trucks 
app
The Uber trucking app consists of three 
different applications.
Driver’s app
Shipper’s app
Admin’s 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?
• There are several ways to monetize your Uber trucking app. The most 
common and widely used is of targeted advertisements. However, you 
must understand that too many advertisement banners on the 
application might annoy your customers as it can hinder the user 
experience.
• 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.
• I hope you got all the information pertaining to the development of Uber 
for truck app. If you’re looking to develop one for business then do 
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