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5 Best Truck Booking Apps in India for Goods Transportation (2025 Review)

12-Aug-2025
5 min read

In the fast paced logistics environment of 2025, businesses and individuals alike are relying on truck booking apps in India for goods transportation. Whether you're shifting an office, sending parcels across the city, or running an eCommerce store, there's a growing demand for on-demand transport solutions that are fast, reliable, and hassle free.

But here’s the catch: many apps promise efficiency - seamless booking, verified drivers, real time tracking. Yet, behind the glossy ads and 5-star Google reviews, users are often left frustrated, waiting for a vehicle that was supposed to arrive ‘within 30 minutes.’

So we went in, tested, compared and observed. Here are the 5 truck booking apps in India you’ll hear about most and exactly how they stack up.

1. MOVER - The Fastest Truck Booking App for Intracity Logistics

MOVER is an on-demand bike and truck booking app for intracity logistics. Whether you need a bike, 3-wheeler, Tata Ace, Pickup 8ft or 14ft pickup, MOVER lets you book in just a few taps - no calls, no back and forth.

Core Features:

  • Instant booking in real time (no scheduling hassles)

  • Wide range of vehicles: from 2-wheelers to 14-feet pickups 

  • Lowest pricing with proof of delivery on every single order 

  •  Interactive  user interface with easy to select options

  • In Transit accidental insurance with ICICI Lombard

  • Live tracking and verified drivers

If somebody is looking for a full fledged truck booking option, MOVER is the right choice!

Best for: SME willing to transport goods to their customers on a regular basis, people moving goods in urban societies, gated communities or areas with timing restrictions as it has very good EV supply as well.

Reviews & Ratings: 4.4/5 out of 3.17K reviews (Google Play Store)

2. Porter 

Porter is one of the more recognized players in the space. With a massive advertising budget and slick app UI, Porter seems like the obvious choice.

Features:

  • Instant bookings

  • Variety of vehicles

  • Live driver tracking

In the startup heavy heart of India’s metros, Porter has become a household name. From delivering furniture to hauling 100 cartons for a pop-up store, Porter covers it all. It offers real-time vehicle tracking, scheduled pickups, and varied vehicle options.

Best for: SMEs, e-commerce brands, and startups needing pickup trucks in urban hubs.

Reviews & Ratings: 4.8/5 out of 1M reviews approx. (Google Play Store)

3. Uncle Delivery - Trying to Bridge the Gap

This app is growing in visibility with promises of affordability and flexible booking. Offering vehicle options from bikes to mini-trucks, it’s designed for urgent business shipments, retail restocking, and even personal moves within the city.

Some users had complaints related to safety of their items, but not everything’s bad: Uncle Delivery’s pricing structure is attractive for budget conscious users.

‘It worked for me once. But I had to call the driver 3 times before he agreed to come.’

It’s a gamble. Works when it does, but don’t rely on it for time sensitive tasks.

Best for: Individuals who need cost effective but time insensitive on-demand local deliveries.

Reviews & Ratings: 4.2/5 out of 23.1K reviews (Google Play Store)

4. Delhivery - From Courier Giant to Freight?

Known primarily for their courier and eCommerce logistics, Delhivery is now trying to enter the truck booking space. It’s well-suited for those who need dependable intercity movement alongside intracity deliveries. The platform focuses on speed, tracking accuracy, and reliability, and supports a wide range of load sizes.

Delhivery may be powerful, but for individual users or small businesses, it’s more a corporate logistics suite than a reliable booking app.

Best for: SMEs and enterprises seeking a single partner for both local and long-haul shipments.

Reviews & Ratings: 3.5/5 out of 0.3M reviews (Google Play Store)

5. ShipRocket Quick - Fast... When It Works

ShipRocket made a name as an eCommerce enabler. ShipRocket Quick attempts to make same day and express delivery logistics more accessible with integrated courier aggregation, automated label generation, and competitive rates.

If you’re running an eCom biz, great. If you're moving house or delivering a sofa? You might need to look at things properly before booking it.

Best for: Online sellers, boutique brands, and SMEs looking for a streamlined delivery management solution.

Reviews & Ratings: 3.7/5 out of 1.55K reviews (Google Play Store)

What Users Are Asking on Quora & Reddit

We trawled Reddit and Quora to uncover what real users search for when choosing a truck booking app:

  • Which truck booking app actually comes on time in India?

  • Apps that don’t cancel booking last minute?

  • Best app for Tata Ace booking within city?

  • Which app is better than Porter or lets you track easily?

  • Affordable packers without hidden GST and waiting charges?

Answer? MOVER checked all those boxes.

Psychological Truth: Logistics is About Trust

In India, trust is everything and truck booking is not about the app, it’s about the assurance that your item will be picked up, transported and delivered - as promised.

Various companies claim their systems are great, and they invest heavily in marketing - but fail to deliver the basics: on-time pickup, driver courtesy and clean, functional vehicles. One user summed it up perfectly:

‘Big brands talk about scale, MOVER talks to customers.’

Conclusion: Which One Should You Choose?

If you're tired of:

  • Waiting for trucks that never arrive

  • Surprise charges post-delivery

  • Chasing drivers over calls

  • Apps that crash midway

Then it’s time to try the one app that’s built for people, not just processes.

MOVER is built ground up to make intracity truck and bike booking easy, affordable and reliable. From 2-wheelers to 14ft pickup trucks - and from households to businesses - it’s the only app in this list that delivers on what it says.

Doubts Answered:

Q1. Which is the best truck booking app in India for local goods transportation?
To be honest, there is no best truck booking app that is always perfect in every situation. The best depends totally upon your needs. For example if we talk about MOVER, it is great for intracity deliveries with flexible vehicle options, if we talk about Delhivery, it is good for mixed local and intercity, and for Shiprocket, it's useful for e-commerce sellers, and Uncle Delivery, it is great for urgent same-day city deliveries. So that’s why it’s better to make choices depending upon what you need, rather than finding a perfect one.

Q2. Can I book a mini truck for shifting my household items?
Yes. Most truck booking apps offer Tata Ace, 8 ft pickups, or 14 ft trucks, which are ideal for shifting your furniture along with appliances, and personal belongings within the city.

Q3. Are these truck booking apps available in tier 2 and tier 3 cities?
Some truck booking apps like Delhivery and Shiprocket have nationwide coverage, while others focus more on metros and tier-1 cities. Uncle Delivery and MOVER are also expanding their reach into tier-2 markets.

Q4. Do these apps provide loading and unloading services?
Yes. Apps like MOVER allow you to add loading/unloading assistance while booking, often for an additional fee. Always check the app for available add-on services before confirming.

Q5. How do truck booking apps calculate the charges?
Pricing usually depends upon distance, vehicle type, duration, and any additional services like labor or packaging. Most apps provide an upfront estimate before booking.

Q6. Is same day delivery possible with these platforms?
Yes. All the five apps in our list support same day deliveries within city limits, provided you book within operational hours and the route is feasible.

Q7. Can small businesses use truck booking apps for regular deliveries?
Absolutely, you can. Many small businesses use these apps for inventory restocking, customer deliveries and hyperlocal shipping to avoid owning a fleet.

Also Read: AI in Logistics: 5 Transformative Trends Shaping the Future in 2025

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Praveen Yadav

Praveen Yadav is founder & CEO of MOVER. He is an avid reader and loves to write on trending topics related to logistics, delivery, transportation, energy transition etc. Feel free to follow him on Linkedin for more information and updates

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