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Prepare and generate e-way bills from consignor, consignee, HSN, value, and vehicle fields already on the freight invoice or LR—once API access is live.
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E-Way Bill Software for Transporters
Last Updated: August 2026
E-way bills should not live in a separate government tab while LR, bilty, and invoices live in TruckBill. We are building e-way bill software that uses the official GSTN/NIC e-way bill APIs—generate, update vehicle, extend, cancel, track validity, and alert your team—linked to the same trip.
Summary
Upcoming TruckBill e-way bill software will connect generate, update, extend, cancel, validity tracking, and alerts to trip, bilty, and invoice records. This module is coming soon; API integration is not live yet.
What is this?
Planned e-way bill operations inside TruckBill, designed around the official e-way bill API surface (generate, vehicle update, extend, cancel, status).
Who is it for?
GST-registered transporters, fleet owners, and billing desks who currently copy invoice data into the e-way bill portal.
Status
Coming soon. The government system already publishes API-based integration and ongoing enhancements. TruckBill’s customer-facing workflow is not live until we confirm it.
TruckBill already runs LR, trips, fleet, and GST billing. The capabilities below are in design for early access—they are not live until we confirm them on a demo or in release notes.
Planned e-way bill workflows
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Update vehicle details
When the truck changes after generation, update Part B / vehicle details from the trip record instead of retyping in the portal.
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Extend
Extend validity when a trip overruns, with the trip’s remaining distance and vehicle context in one place.
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Cancel
Cancel an e-way bill within permitted windows and keep the cancellation against the same LR or invoice for audit.
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Track validity
See which bills are still valid, which expire today, and which loads should not leave the yard.
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Alerts
Planned reminders before expiry and for failed generation/update so dispatch is not surprised at a checkpost.
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Trip / Bilty / Invoice linking
Keep e-way bill number, status, and vehicle on the same record as trip, bilty/LR, and GST invoice.
Why a dedicated e-way bill resource matters
The official e-way bill system supports API-based integration. NIC continues to publish enhancements to generation, vehicle update, extension, and related services. A regularly updated TruckBill page helps transporters see how those capabilities should sit next to LR, bilty, and GST invoices—even while our own connector is still coming soon.
Until TruckBill’s integration is live, teams still generate and update e-way bills on the authorised GSTN/NIC channels. We will not claim portal replacement or live API calls before release.
Difference Between E-Way Bill and E-Invoice for Transporters
Many transport operators and account teams confuse E-Way Bill with E-Invoice. While both are governed by India's GST council, they serve distinct compliance purposes:
| Comparison Feature | E-Way Bill (EWB) | E-Invoice (Electronic Invoicing) |
|---|---|---|
| Governing Rule | Rule 138 of CGST Rules 2017 | Rule 48(4) of CGST Rules 2017 |
| Primary Purpose | Permit for physical movement of goods across states or within states. | Standardized reporting of B2B sales invoices to the Invoice Registration Portal (IRP). |
| Mandatory Threshold | Consignment value exceeding ₹50,000 (varies slightly by state). | Annual aggregate business turnover exceeding ₹5 Crore. |
| Key Components | Part A (Consignor, Consignee, HSN, Value) & Part B (Vehicle Number / RR / Airway Bill). | Invoice Reference Number (IRN - 64 character hash) & Signed QR Code. |
| Who Can Generate? | Supplier (Consignor), Recipient (Consignee), or Assigned Transporter. | Supplier / Seller only (Transporter cannot generate supplier's e-invoice). |
| Validity Period | Time-limited based on distance (e.g. 1 day per 200 km for regular cargo). | Permanent legal document once registered; does not expire. |
| Checkpost Verification | Inspected by mobile tax squads on highways via RFID or 12-digit EWB number. | Verified via handheld QR code scanners on commercial bills. |
E-Way Bill Login & Transporter ID
Transporters access the government portal at ewaybillgst.gov.in. If your transport company is not registered under GST (due to exempt GTA threshold), you can still register under 'Enrolment for Transporters' to obtain a 15-digit TRANSIN (Transporter ID).
Consignors can quote your Transporter ID when generating Part-A. This gives your dispatch team authorization to log in and update Part-B (vehicle numbers) whenever trucks change during transhipment.
How to Extend E-Way Bill Validity
Under GST rules, standard cargo has a validity of 1 day per 200 km. If a vehicle suffers a mechanical breakdown, highway accident, or severe flood delay, the transporter can extend validity online:
- Extension can be requested within 8 hours before or 8 hours after expiry.
- Enter current vehicle location and reason for delay (Transhipment, Breakdown, Traffic).
- System automatically recalculates remaining distance and extends validity.
Learn more about compliance on our e-way bill glossary. For GST freight billing that is live today, see GST transport software.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between E-Way Bill and E-Invoice? An E-Way Bill (Rule 138) is a transit permit for moving goods over ₹50,000. An E-Invoice (Rule 48(4)) is an electronic tax invoice reporting B2B sales to the government portal.
How do transporters log in to the E-Way Bill portal? Transporters log in at ewaybillgst.gov.in using GSTIN or Transporter ID (TRANSIN) to update Part B vehicle numbers.
How to extend E-Way Bill validity before expiry? Transporters can extend validity online within 8 hours before or after expiry by entering current vehicle location and delay reason.
How is distance calculated for E-Way Bill? Distance is auto-calculated based on origin and destination PIN codes, with a permissible 10% deviation for route detours.
Can e-way bills link to LR and invoices? Yes. TruckBill is designed to carry bilty/LR, GST invoice, and e-way bill numbers on one unified trip record.