Truck Alliance app aims to roll out a range of services

Truck Alliance, also known as Huochebang and a Uber-type service for trucks, plans to ramp up its offerings to include a range of conveniences for drivers.

Luo Peng, president and co-founder of Truck Alliance, said the app will provide A-to-Z services covering auto loan applications, purchase of trucks, finding commodities to transport and vehicle sales in the future.

Earlier this month, Truck Alliance had said it received $156 million in funding from Baidu Capital, the investment arm of Chinese internet giant Baidu Inc.