For the operator who drives the truck
Quote it, haul it, get paid before you leave the curb.
Engine is the back office for junk removal and hauling crews. From the first call to the card payment - one app, no notebook, no Venmo. Track dump fees against the job and know what every truck netted before you call it a day.
At a glance
- Starting at $29/mo - no contract, no card to try
- Live job profitability: revenue minus dump fees and fuel, per job
- Online invoicing - the card payment lands straight in your bank
- Free CPA portal included at every tier
- 14-day free trial on every new account
14 days free. No credit card. Cancel anytime.
Engine/Drive-home profitThe construction haul looks bigger on the invoice and nets less than the garage. Engine tells you that the day of, not when the bookkeeper calls in three weeks. Tap each job above.
Live operator
“I was running the whole thing off a notebook and a bunch of Venmo requests. Now I know what every truck netted by 6pm.”
After switching to Engine
- Knows per-job profitability every day
- Invoices paid by card same day as the haul
- CPA access without a second seat
- Crew assigned from the phone, no group text
What you get
Built around how a haul actually runs.
Quote from the truck
Pull up a new estimate on your phone, add load items, snap a photo, send for approval. Done before the load is off.
Live profitability per job
Log dump fees and fuel against the job. Engine shows revenue minus expenses in real time - know what the haul netted before you bid the next one.
Invoices, paid on-site
Send an invoice with a payment link from the truck. The customer pays by card from their phone. Money hits your bank, not Engine's.
Free CPA portal, no extra seat
Your accountant logs in and pulls what they need - exports, P&L, transactions. No second seat just to give them access.
The drive-home number
The biggest invoice is not always the best job.
A construction haul with a heavy-load dump surcharge can net less than a quick garage clear-out. Engine subtracts the dump fee, the crew hours, and the fuel the moment you close the job - so the number you drive home with is real, not a guess you settle up at tax time.
Live job profitability is on every tier, starting at $29/mo. The big platforms lock this behind their $299-$529/mo plans.
Engine/Drive-home profitThe construction haul looks bigger on the invoice and nets less than the garage. Engine tells you that the day of, not when the bookkeeper calls in three weeks. Tap each job above.
A day on the route
Up and running before your first job tomorrow.
Set it up between two jobs.
Add your business, your haul-away prices, your crew. Import customers from a spreadsheet or add them one at a time. No sales call, no onboarding fee, no 4-week rollout.
Run the haul from your phone.
Send the estimate. Schedule the pickup. Assign the crew. Log the dump fee at the transfer station. Send the invoice from the curb. All in the same app, one hand, work gloves on.
Know what the day actually made.
Every job's revenue, every dump fee, every gallon of fuel - netted out. No notebook to reconcile, no end-of-month surprise when the bookkeeper calls.
How Engine stacks up
Live profitability should not cost $529/mo.
Based on published monthly tiers of common service-business platforms as of May 2026.
| Feature | Engine Solo $29/mo | Jobber Core $49/mo | HCP Basic $79/mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live job profitability | Included | Plus only ($529/mo) | MAX only ($299/mo) |
| Dump-fee tracking per job | Included | Manual workaround | Manual workaround |
| Free CPA portal | Included | Extra seat cost | Extra seat cost |
| Online invoice payments | Direct to your bank | Jobber Payments | HCP Payments |
| Contract required | No | Annual available | Annual available |
| 14-day trial, no card | Yes | 14 days (card required) | 14 days (card required) |
Jobber and Housecall Pro pricing based on published monthly tiers as of May 2026. See Engine vs. Jobber or Engine vs. Housecall Pro for the full comparison.
FAQ
Junk removal operators ask this.
What software do junk removal businesses use to manage jobs and invoices?+
Junk removal operators commonly use Engine (starting at $29/mo), Jobber ($29-$529/mo), or Housecall Pro ($59-$299/mo). Engine includes live job profitability and a free CPA portal at every tier - features competitors lock behind their top plans.
Can Engine handle quotes and estimates for junk removal jobs?+
Yes. Create an estimate on the spot from the truck - add items, attach photos of the load, and send for customer approval in under two minutes. When they approve, one tap converts the estimate to a job and then to an invoice with an online payment link.
How do I accept credit cards on-site for junk removal?+
Engine sends a payment link with every invoice. The customer pays by card from their phone - no card reader needed. Funds go directly to your bank. Standard card processing rate: 2.9% + 30 cents.
Does Engine track dump fees and fuel costs per job?+
Yes. Log dump fees, fuel, and any expense directly against the job. Engine calculates live job profitability so you know what each haul actually netted before you bid the next one.
How does Engine compare to Jobber for junk removal?+
Engine Solo is $29/mo vs. Jobber Core at $29/mo annual or $49/mo monthly. Engine includes live job profitability and a free CPA portal on every tier. Jobber locks profitability behind its Plus plan at $529/mo. Engine has no contract.
Can my crew see today's jobs on their phone without getting into the finances?+
Yes. Crew members get a restricted role: they see only the jobs on their schedule, can check in/out, add photos, and capture signatures. They cannot see pricing, other crews' jobs, or any financial data.
Pricing
Solo $29. Crew $59. Business $119.
Every tier includes live job profitability, dump-fee tracking, free CPA portal, recurring jobs, and online invoicing. 14-day free trial. No credit card. No contract.
Founding 50: the first 50 paying customers get 30% off forever (coupon FOUNDING50, applied at checkout).