Cargomatic Driver vs Empire Load
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cargomatic Driver
This app connects truck carriers with available space to shippers needing to move freight. Carriers can manage shipments, view offers, accept jobs, and get directions directly from their phone. It helps optimize truck capacity and reduce emissions.
- View available shipment offers
- Accept shipment offers
- Manage accepted jobs
- Receive driving directions
- Upload bill of lading photos
- Upload proof of delivery photos
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Cargomatic is an on-demand technology that connects shippers with nearby carriers who have extra space on their trucks. NOTE: Before downloading the Cargomatic Driver App, please complete your profile at cargomatic.com. The Cargomatic Driver app allows carriers to manage freight directly from their phone, including: - view available shipment offers in real time - accept shipment offers - view list and details of accepted jobs - receive driving directions - take a picture of the bill of lading and input name of a representative - take a picture of the POD and input name of a representative Cargomatic allows trucking companies to market excess capacity and accept extra shipments that are on their delivery routes. We offer LTL, FTL, and drayage shipping solutions. Our carrier network includes bobtails, tractor trailers, and cargo vans. **How Cargomatic Works** Shippers log in to the Cargomatic Shipper App or at http://app.cargomatic.com and enter their shipment information (origin, destination, size, weight, etc.). Before the shipment is scheduled to be picked up, the shipment is displayed on the Driver App and a nearby carrier can accept the job using their smartphone. By tendering shipments in real time, carriers only see shipments that are on or near their existing routes and ready for immediate pickup. This allows them to maximize the space on their trucks and reduce the number of vehicles a shipper needs to have on hand to accommodate peak business cycles. Every day, tens of thousands of trucks with extra capacity are driving by manufacturers and logistics providers who have freight that needs to move in the same direction. Simply by connecting these parties through software, we can reduce truck emissions by improving the ratio of freight moved per vehicle-miles traveled. Disclaimer: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
Empire Load
This app connects box truck and cargo van owners with delivery loads. Users can sign up, get approved, and then bid on tailored loads. It offers flexibility in choosing work hours and payment schedules.
- Find box truck and cargo van loads
- Bid on delivery jobs
- Flexible work hours
- Choose payment schedule
- Exclusive load access
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EmpireLoad: Have your own box truck or cargo van? Download our app and receive loads and get paid on your own time! Once you download the app, you need to sign up. Once your application has been approved, you will gain exclusive access to loads that you can deliver with your own box truck or cargo van. These loads will be tailored to your preferences and you can bid on them. As well, you can choose when to get paid and when you want to work- you are your own boss and in complete control of everything.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cargomatic Driver at 78% against Empire Load's 40%. Cargomatic Driver also leads on rating (3.9 vs 3.5) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). Empire Load's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Cargomatic Driver holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 96 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Cargomatic Driver's written reviews are positive against 40% of Empire Load's.
Cargomatic Driver ships an update fortnightly, Empire Load every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cargomatic Driver | Empire Load |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (25 ratings) — better | 3.5 (96 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews — better | 40.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 25 | 96 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cargomatic, Inc. | ENK Logistic Group LLC |
Customer experience
Cargomatic Driver
Empire Load
Bugs and requests
Cargomatic Driver
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Empire Load
Reported bugs
7 issues- App not working for some users
- Cannot reset password
- App not responding to calls or emails
- Technical support is terrible
- App plays like a video game, offers disappear
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- Blocked phone number after payment
- Truck not approved after payment
Requested features
4 requests- Receive loads while on a current load
- Get return load suggestions before drop-off
- Ask drivers for app improvement recommendations
- Allow receiving loads within a radius of drop-off
In-app purchases
Cargomatic Driver
No in-app purchases
Empire Load
No in-app purchases
Questions
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