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Trucks & Fleet · updated 2026-08-08

How to edit a truck and complete its record in Dumpster Controls

The same four-step wizard that adds a truck also edits it. Use it to fix details, update the mileage, and finish the documents and photos you skipped on day one.

Before you start

  • A truck already registered. To create your first one, see the getting started guide.
  1. ## Open the wizard
    On the Trucks list, open the row menu and click "Edit", or open the truck's detail page and click "Edit" in the header. The "Edit Truck" wizard opens, showing "Step 1 of 4: Basic Info".
  2. ## Review "Basic Info"
    "Truck Name / Number" and "License Plate" are required (both are marked with an asterisk). "Model" and "Color" are optional. Click "Continue" to advance, or click the step bars at the top to jump.
  3. ## Review "Additional Info"
    Fill "Manufacturer", "Year of Manufacture", "VIN Number" ("Vehicle Identification Number, typically 17 characters"), and "Current Mileage". The mileage feeds the maintenance and oil change reminders.
  4. ## Upload "Documents" and "Photos"
    Step 3 has upload cards for "Registration", "Insurance", and "Odometer" ("PDF, JPG, PNG up to 10MB"). Step 4 has photo slots for "Front", "Right Side", "Left Side", and "Rear". Uploaded items show "Replace" and "Remove" actions.
  5. ## Save
    Click "Save Changes". A toast confirms "Truck saved". While adding a brand new truck, the final button reads "Add Truck" and the toast reads "Truck added".

What happens next

  • When adding a new truck, uploading a file on the "Documents" or "Photos" step creates the truck immediately so the file has somewhere to live. That is why the wizard asks for the name and plate first: "Name and Plate are required before uploading files."
  • The "Docs" chips and the "Missing Documents" counter on the Trucks list update as soon as you save.

Troubleshooting

I get "Required fields" with "Name and Plate are required."

"Truck Name / Number" and "License Plate" are mandatory. Fill both and save again.

The wizard sends me back to step 1 when I try to reach Documents.

You will see "Please fill in Truck Name before continuing." or "Please fill in License Plate before continuing." Complete the required fields first.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dumpster Controls really free?

Yes. The entire app is free for any company at any fleet size: dispatch, online booking, the driver app, invoicing, the Tresha AI assistant and every other feature, with no monthly fee, no trial period and no credit card to sign up. The only cost on the free plan is optional card processing when a customer pays by card through the platform: 2.99% plus $3.99 per transaction on the free plan. The entire app is free; an optional $169 per month plan lowers that to 2.99% plus $0.30 and adds a Sponsored spotlight in the public company directory. Prices as published on dumpstercontrols.io/pricing on 2026-09-23.

Do you charge per driver, per truck or per order?

No. There is no per-driver, per-truck, per-user or per-order fee, and no order limit. A company with one truck and a company with twenty pay the same for the software: nothing.

Is there a contract?

No. There is no contract, no minimum term and no setup fee. You create the account yourself, and on the free plan there is nothing to cancel because nothing is billed. The optional $169 lower card rate plan is billed month to month.

Which countries and languages are supported?

Dumpster Controls serves hauling companies in the United States and Canada. The app interface and the Tresha AI assistant are available in English, Spanish and Portuguese. The public pages, such as the blog, the help center and the landfill finder, are in English.

How do I switch from another dumpster software?

Create a free account at dumpstercontrols.io/login, with no sales call and no credit card. Then import your customers from a CSV file using the template provided in the app; past orders can also be imported from a CSV. Container sizes and pricing are set up in Settings. The landfill database, with 1,750 active US and Canadian landfills as counted on 2026-10-23, is already loaded, so disposal sites do not need to be typed in. Step-by-step guides are at dumpstercontrols.io/help.