Helping build trust between users of the marketplaces is always on the mind of the Truckit team when we are planning and prioritising features. Increased trust means reduced friction which leads to better outcomes for both sides of the marketplace. To help build trust, Truckit Providers can now add a short Profile Video to help show off your business. The video will be displayed on your profile page to help potential customers find out about your business before accepting a quote. If a picture says a thousand words, then imagine what a profile video can do! Watch an example in […]
The Truckit team recently had a chat with Darren, also known by his username Funkool, who joined as a transport provider on the Truckit network almost 4 years ago. We chatted through Darren's beginnings, the growth of his business and his thoughts on the pilot of our new Profile Video feature. When did you first start working in the transport industry? I started working for some of the bigger national carriers when I was 16 and have worked in a variety of roles throughout my time. And how did you come across Truckit? I came about Truckit by chance in […]
Digital marketplaces, including online auctions, are sprouting in almost every category of goods and services that you can think of these days. This is no different when it comes to procuring transport for the online auction space as online freight marketplaces provide an easy facility for online bidders and customers to conveniently list their items for transport and choose their providers, all within one platform. OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE “NEW NORMAL” Gone are the days where the auctioneer would provide a piece of paper with suggested locally based transport companies to the customer and expect them to […]
Where did you grow up? A cattle station between Charters Towers and Clermont Favourite sport/team/athlete? Scottish Rugby team What does a typical day look like for you? Coffee, work, coffee, work, exercise Favourite quote? "Manners maketh man" and "Nobody ever drowned in their own sweat" What do you like to do in your spare time? Have my kids entertain me with stories Best career lesson you've learned so far? Teamwork is everything Favourite food? T-bone steak Favourite travel spot? Charlotte Plains Hot Artesian Springs Fun fact people may not know? Played rugby for Scotland and scored a try against Australia […]
Lockdowns in Sydney and Melbourne may have stopped millions of people from moving around, but they have done nothing to stop Australians moving their cars, boats and caravans with Brisbane-based freight marketplace TruckIt.net reporting a 60% increase in demand for spot freight. In September, Truckit users posted more than 17,000 freight jobs on the marketplace, a 65% increase on June this year and 60% on the same month last year. Many freight categories - cars, motorcycles, caravans and boats - have more than doubled in the three months to the end of September. Truckit’s digital marketplace matches people wishing to […]
Where did you grow up? Central Coast NSW Favourite sports team? GWS Giants and Liverpool Football Club What's your favourite part about working at Truckit? No two days are the same. Its exciting to hear what users want from the platform and helping to get those things built and implemented. What do you like to do in your spare time? Cycling, watching and playing sports. Best career lesson you've learned so far? Don't be afraid to take on challenges outside of your comfort zone. Favourite holiday destination? Whitsundays
To help our network of Providers continue the important job of keeping the country moving Truckit has now made an 'Essential Work Letter' available for you to download. The letter includes your name, ABN and business name as per your Truckit profile. We believe this letter may be a helpful supporting document for you when applying for border passes, essential worker permits and when crossing state borders. You can download a copy of the letter by going to My Jobs then clicking and opening any of your jobs in progress (i.e. Jobs that have not yet been marked as delivered). […]
QLD Border Update - Testing mandatory From 1am Friday 23 July 2021, mandatory COVID-19 testing for freight and logistics operators will come into effect, along with changed requirements under the QLD Freight Protocol. Mandatory testing will help to keep our essential drivers, their families, and the community safe from the spread of COVID-19. The QLD Freight Protocol has been updated in response to changes in the Border Restrictions Direction (No. 28) and Queensland Border Declaration pass requirements (Freight and logistics). These updates will also come into effect from 1am Friday 23 July 2021. Mandatory COVID-19 testing Mandatory testing regimes will be in place for freight and logistics […]
New Features and More Choice Dear TruckIt Providers, As part of our ongoing mission to help you grow your own business, we are excited to announce some new platform developments. You can read more below about the trial of one of our most requested features. We have also added a new payment option allowing customers to pay via bank transfer using PayID. By giving customers more choice, and minimising the limitations of credit cards, we hope to see flow on benefits for you also. In terms of how you get paid for a job, we are phasing out off-platform payments or 'booking deposits' and requesting that all Providers start using TruckIt […]
In an exciting new development, TruckIt.net has add the option for customers to pay for their freight via and Osko Bank Transfer with PayID. Majority of banks and financial institutions already make use of Osko and PayIDs which allow you to pay for your freight within minutes, via a simple bank transfer. An Osko bank transfer uses a memorable PayID meaning you do not need to remember a BSB or Account Number. In TruckIt's case, our PayID is our email address: payments@truckit.net To pay for your freight via an Osko bank transfer Simply select the 'Bank Transfer' option when going […]
