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 ondemand 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 contact us.
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