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What are the Benefits of Truck Dispatch Software?

Author: Ritesh Patil
by Ritesh Patil
Posted: Jun 11, 2018

Smartphones have become a way of communication between businesses and customers through a mobile app. A majority of small and mid-sized businesses are moving towards following the mobile trend. Using effective mobile strategy is becoming popular. In recent years, taxi dispatch apps have gained immense popularity across the globe. Hence, other businesses are also building mobile apps for their business. Among these, trucking business is witnessing a rise in adoption of a mobile application to simplify the process of delivery, along with saving cost and time. A lot of mobile app development companies are also offering customized truck dispatch software for the trucking business.

With an increase in the competition, building a strong brand image has become very important. Hence, by simplifying the process of dispatch service with help of an app, companies are able to reduce the time of delivery offering better service and gaining popularity among customers. Mobile application developers are focusing on building mobile apps that can benefit the owner of the trucking business, drivers, as well as shippers. Trucking app also helps in eliminating the need for middleman as it facilitates direct contact between the business and customers looking to hire the trucks.

Here are some of the benefits of truck dispatch software for owners, drivers, and shippers

Benefits for Owners

Real-time Tracking- With the help of an app, owners can track the vehicle and drivers in real-time. This helps the owner know the location of the truck and the driver, this also gives an ability to the owner to track any violations and set speed limit. Truck app developers are offering real-time tracking to owners to take any decision during the occurrence of any unwanted situation.

Improve Productivity and Efficiency- Mobile application can help in improving productivity by ensuring that process of delivery is running smoothly and there are no underutilized trucks. Moreover, it also increases efficiency by smartly connecting owners, drivers and shippers.

Helps Expand Business- App development companies are also including advanced features and functionalities to ensure best booking experience for customers. Also, with the help of reviews and ratings, trucking business can attract new customers and also receive more business from the existing ones. This helps in expanding business faster.

Benefits for Drivers

Receive New Request from an App- Drivers can receive pick and drop request from carriers through truck dispatch software. With help of a map, it becomes easy for drivers to track the pickup location and also the drop location. This helps in saving both cost and time.

Track Payment and Performance- Drivers can also view the status of payment based on the service provided. The mobile app also offers performance review form carriers. Positive performance review helps in getting more business.

Access Information about Job- As soon as the driver accepts the request for pick and drop from a carrier, the app immediately shows all the required information related to pick and drop. For instance, the app shows the pickup address and location on the map, time for pickup, drop location, load weight and other information related to the job. This helps in performing the task easily without any hassle.

Benefits for Shippers

Easy Tracking of Shipment- With help of an application developed by truck app developers, shippers can track their shipments easily. Also, the real-time tracking feature in an app helps to find out the exact location of the package, thereby providing expected delivery time.

Simplify Booking Process- One of the biggest benefits offered by the mobile application is that it makes booking process simple. Shippers can easily schedule delivery requirement details like place of pickup, drop, time and other such information. Truck dispatch software also provides cost of load shipping.

Facilitates Cashless Payment- Along with all the other features such as real-time tracking, making a booking, truck dispatch apps also provide an option to make cashless payment. Once the package is delivered, shippers can easily make the payment through an app. The shippers automatically receive a bill as soon as the delivery is made. Apps provide various options for payment, thus, shippers can select any one option for payment as per the choice.

Truck dispatch software includes various advance features and functionalities. Moreover, the option to customize the app as the requirement is also provided in order to offer better customer service.

About the Author

Ritesh Patil is the co-founder of Mobisoft Infotech that helps startups and enterprises in mobile technology. He loves technology, especially mobile technology. He’s an avid blogger and writes on the mobile application.

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