Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers about TruckBill transport ERP, billing, compliance, and modules for transporters, fleet owners, PTL operators, and freight brokers in India.
About TruckBill & transport billing
What is transport billing software?
It helps transporters and brokers create freight invoices, manage LR workflows, track settlements, and keep GST/TDS records in one place instead of scattered spreadsheets.
What is TruckBill?
TruckBill is a cloud transport ERP for India: Own Fleet Management, Part Load (PTL), Broker Management, and Driver Real-Time Tracking with LR/bilty, GST, TDS 194C, and settlements.
Who should use TruckBill?
Transport agencies, truck fleet owners, part-load (Parchun/PTL) operators, and freight brokers who need dispatch-to-billing visibility with Indian compliance workflows.
Is TruckBill only billing or a full transport ERP?
It is a transport ERP: operational modules (fleet, PTL, brokers, tracking) plus finance workflows (invoicing, GST/TDS, receivables, payables) in one SaaS platform.
Products & modules
Which products does TruckBill provide?
Own Fleet Management, Part Load (PTL) Management, Broker Management, and Driver Real-Time Tracking—each integrated with LR-centric billing.
What is Own Fleet Management software?
Vehicle-wise billing, trip profitability, branch dispatch, compliance reminders, and fleet cash-flow reporting for operators running their own trucks.
What is Part Load (PTL) or Parchun software?
Manages partial-load bookings, hub routing, consolidated LR billing, multi-party freight charges, and collections for high-volume part-truckload businesses.
What is Broker Management software?
Helps brokers invoice shippers, track commissions, schedule carrier payouts, and monitor receivables and payables with trip-linked records.
Does TruckBill offer driver real-time tracking?
Yes. Live trip status and vehicle visibility linked to LR records, dispatch, and billing—see Driver Real-Time Tracking.
Can brokers and transporters use one platform?
Yes. Role-specific workflows for transport agencies and freight brokers run on the same product with appropriate billing and settlement views.
LR, bilty & operations
Does TruckBill support LR and bilty management?
Yes. Digital LR and bilty workflows with trip-to-invoice mapping—learn more on our LR management software page.
What is the difference between LR and bilty?
Both are consignment documents in Indian road transport; naming varies by region. TruckBill links either format to trips and invoices. Read LR vs bilty explained.
Can TruckBill handle full truck load and part load?
Yes. Full-truck and part-load (PTL/Parchun) billing models are supported with module-specific workflows for fleet and consolidated part-load operations.
Is TruckBill suitable for truck owners with own fleet?
Yes. Own-fleet operators use TruckBill for vehicle billing, route profitability, and compliance alongside optional driver tracking.
GST, TDS 194C & e-way compliance
How does TruckBill help with GST and TDS?
Automates GST and TDS calculations, standardizes invoice templates, and keeps trip-linked billing evidence organized for accounts review.
Does TruckBill support TDS Section 194C for transport?
Yes. TDS 194C workflows for transport contracts with calculation checkpoints. See our TDS 194C guide and TDS compliance software.
How do transporters calculate TDS on freight?
Rates and thresholds depend on contract type and payee status. TruckBill helps apply consistent rules on payments; see how transporters calculate TDS.
Does TruckBill help with e-way bill deadlines?
Yes. E-way bill alert workflows help teams act before validity expires and align movement documentation with billing.
Where can I read about GST rules for truck operators?
See GST billing for transporters and the blog article GST rules for truck operators.
Trial, onboarding & platform
Does TruckBill offer a free trial?
Yes—a guided demo and 15-day free trial so you can validate workflows before subscribing. Details on the trial & refund section.
How long does onboarding usually take?
Most teams start core billing and reporting quickly after guided setup; timeline depends on branches, data migration, and modules enabled.
Is TruckBill cloud-based?
Yes. Web-based SaaS accessible from desktop browsers—no on-premise server required for branch teams to share records.
Can multiple branches use one account?
Yes. Centralized records with branch-wise visibility for dispatch, billing, and outstanding tracking.
Does TruckBill offer a free website for transporters?
Yes—eligible transporter customers get a free, mobile-friendly site with profile, routes, contact, and enquiry capture. Details on the free website section of our homepage.