A simple guide to developing an Uber-like app for trucks

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• A simple guide to developing an uber-like app for
  trucks

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• Uber was a huge success. Many perceive it as a
  landmark transformation in the taxi business
  vertical. However, theres so much more to it.
• Ubers 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.

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Lets have a look at a few of the most popular
uber for trucking apps.
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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.

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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, drivers rating,
  and equipment.

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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.

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How to develop an uber-like app for trucking?

• If youre looking to create an uber trucking app,
  then its 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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• 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.

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Must-have features for uber for trucks app

• Drivers app
• Registration
• Shipment details
• Filtering and sorting
• Request cancellation
• Route optimization and tracking
• Proof of delivery

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Shippers app

• Registration
• List of vehicles
• Instant and scheduled booking
• Notifications alerts
• Multiple payment options
• Ratings and reviews
• Real-time vehicle tracking

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Admins app

• Dashboard
• Track drivers
• Bill management
• Notifications

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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 competitors 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.

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

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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.