Hotshot Trucking Invoicing App (2026)
For an owner-operator hotshot, ShowTheReceipts ($15/mo) invoices per load with the rate confirmation number, deadhead, detention, and fuel surcharge itemized, then chases brokers on net terms automatically so you're not choosing between factoring fees and waiting 45 days.
How we picked
Entry-plan prices as published in 2026, checked against each vendor's own pricing page. Tools were judged on the owner-operator's real workflow — per-load invoicing with rate-con references and accessorial charges, plus broker net-terms follow-up — not on ELD, IFTA, or fleet dispatch.
| Software | Starting price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| ShowTheReceipts That's us | $15/mo | Owner-operators: per-load invoicing with rate-con details, detention and deadhead itemized, broker follow-up |
| Wave | Free | Manual invoicing with no follow-up |
| Joist | Free / $8/mo | Bare-bones invoices |
| Kickserv Flex | $19/mo | Budget scheduling with invoicing |
| Jobber | $29/mo (Core) | Service businesses dispatching multiple trucks |
The owner-operator’s real workflow
Hotshot revenue is per load, paid by brokers on their terms. The two things that actually control your cash flow are how fast you invoice after delivery and whether anyone follows up.
Invoice the same day. A load invoiced Friday and one invoiced the following Wednesday land nearly a week apart in your account.
1. ShowTheReceipts — $15/mo
Per-load invoicing with rate-con and BOL references, detention and deadhead lines, and automatic broker follow-up.
2. Wave — free
Free and manual.
3. Joist — Free / $8/mo
Simple invoices.
4. Kickserv Flex — $19/mo
Budget scheduling and invoicing.
5. Jobber — $29/mo (Core)
Dispatch built for service crews.
Getting paid faster
Frequently asked questions
What does an owner-operator hotshot need from an invoicing app?
Per-load invoices carrying the rate confirmation number and BOL reference, accessorial lines for detention, deadhead, and layover, and automatic follow-up on broker net terms. ELD and IFTA are compliance tools, not billing ones.
What do I get with ShowTheReceipts for $15/month?
Invoicing, card payment, and one tax-ready ledger. Automated payment reminders and recurring invoicing are Pro-plan features at $39/month.
Is this an alternative to factoring?
It reduces why you'd need it. Factoring costs 2–5% of every load to solve a problem that's often just slow invoicing and no follow-up. Invoicing the day you deliver and reminding on schedule closes a lot of that gap for far less.