Development of a Cargo Delivery App

Overview
We are seeking an experienced app developer to create a comprehensive cargo delivery app. This app will cater to a wide range of clients including wholesalers, distributors, customs agents, and airports. The app will consist of two main components: one for clients (load posters) and another for drivers.

Client-Side App Features

1. **Load Posting Interface**
- **From/To Locations:** Users can add multiple collection and drop-off locations.
- **Load Details:** Users can enter the number of items, weight, and additional notes for each load.
- **Load Management:** Each load will have a unique identifier for easy tracking.
- **Weight Considerations:** The app will automatically post loads separately when the total exceeds 1.3 tonnes, requiring additional vans.

2. **Driver Discovery Tab**
- Users can find available drivers in their city, offering services at reduced rates for return journeys.

3. **Job History**
- A comprehensive history of all past jobs for client reference.

4. **User Interface and Experience**
- A clean, intuitive interface, focusing on ease of posting and tracking loads.

Driver-Side App Features

1. **Job Acceptance Interface**
- Drivers can view and accept available loads.

2. **Load Collection Confirmation**
- A feature to confirm the collection of loads, which then triggers an automatic ETA calculation for the client.

3. **Job Status Updates**
- Real-time updates for clients on load status, including collected, in transit, and delivered.

4. **Completed Jobs Archive**
- Drivers can view a history of their completed jobs for record-keeping.

5. **Driver User Interface**
- User-friendly design focused on easy access to new and current jobs.

General App Features

1. **Notification System**
- Push notifications for job postings, acceptance, collection, and delivery updates.

2. **Simplified Mapping**
- Basic mapping functionality to assist in load posting and acceptance, without overly detailed geographic features.

3. **Security and Data Protection**
- Ensure data security and privacy for both clients and drivers.

4. **Scalability and Performance**
- The app should be scalable to handle a growing number of users and loads, with minimal downtime.

Development Requirements

1. **Technical Expertise**
- Proven experience in developing similar logistics or delivery apps.
- Proficiency in cross-platform app development.

2. **Collaboration and Reporting**
- Regular updates and adherence to development timelines.
- Openness to feedback and collaborative refinement of the app.

3. **Quality Assurance**
- Rigorous testing for functionality, usability, and reliability.

4. **Post-Launch Support**
- Commitment to providing initial support and addressing any immediate post-launch issues.

Conclusion
This project requires a detail-oriented and innovative developer capable of creating an app akin to Uber's functionality but tailored for cargo delivery. The goal is to streamline the process of posting, accepting, and tracking cargo deliveries while ensuring a seamless user experience for both clients and drivers.