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 […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a huge increase in requests for freight on Truckit over the last 12 months. A record number of individuals and businesses are turning to online freight marketplaces such as Truckit.net to find reliable transport operators. The increased demand for freight means customers and transport operators need to be connected with each other faster than ever before. The Truckit team has identified these trends and released a new feature called 'Job Alerts' in response. For transport providers registered with Truckit, Job Alerts will appear as a new interface on the marketplace, found in the menu […]
The answer is - yes, you can! Moving house is time-consuming and often associated with stress. But, have you thought about the stress that moving puts on the environment? Australia’s changing climate represents a significant challenge to the environment, but moving home sustainably doesn't need to cost you the earth. In this blog post, we're going to look at 4 tips that you can do to reduce environmental footprint during your next move. To start fresh in your new place, make the conscious effort to declutter your items, and reduce waste by donating any unwanted items. This will save you […]
Posted Mon 21 Dec 2020 10am AEST With the evolving COVID situation in Sydney and NSW, it is important for transport providers to stay updated with the latest border and travel restrictions across Australia. At the moment freight is still exempt from most border closures, as long as operators have the relevant passes/documentation and also follow any guidelines and requirements of the state they are travelling to. Below you will find a brief summary of information relating to entering each state and territory. However, as always we recommend consulting the official government websites of the relevant state for the most […]
The most obvious benefit of truck backloading is cost-effectiveness. Savings are typically up to 70% on transportation costs compared to hiring a truck and driver for transporting goods. Backloading is quite simply a win-win for everyone involved. It’s a way for removal companies to optimise the use of their trucks by making them more productive, more of the time. By organising a load for their trucks’ return trip or taking additional goods on an already chartered route, the driver can increase their profit in both directions. While it’s a win for the removal company, it’s also an excellent opportunity for […]
