A simple guide to developing an Uber-like app for trucks (1)

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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, 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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Popular Uber for trucking applications

• uShip
• Cargomatic
• Convoy

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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

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Must-have features for uber for trucks app
The Uber trucking app consists of three different
applications.

• Drivers app
• Shippers app
• Admins app

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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?

• 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 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?
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.
• I hope you got all the information pertaining to
  the development of Uber for truck app. If youre
  looking to develop one for business then do
  contact us.

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