Guides
Freight & transport guides
Practical answers for Australian owner-drivers, transport companies and people with freight to move.
Freight cost reference
Australian freight costs & transport rules (2026)
Indicative cost bands by load type, capital-city corridor distances, diesel and key transport rules.
Read referenceFor drivers
Find suitable freight, plan the return trip and price work using your own costs.
How Owner-Drivers Find Loads in Australia
A practical process for finding, checking and bidding on freight that fits your truck.
Read guideBackloading for Drivers: Plan the Return Trip
Find return freight and check whether it improves the whole trip after added costs.
Read guideHow Owner-Drivers Price Freight Jobs
Build a quote from the whole trip, your costs and the amount you need to receive.
Read guideWhat You Need to Carry Freight in Australia: ABN, Insurance & Licences
The essentials before you take your first paid load — ABN, licence class, insurance and cover.
Read guideLoad Board Apps for Owner-Drivers: Find Freight Loads and Backloads
Find suitable freight and backloads without relying on cold calls.
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For shippers
Understand transport options, compare quotes and prepare a load for collection.
How Much Does It Cost to Transport a Car Interstate in Australia?
What interstate car transport really costs, what moves the price, and how to pay less.
Read guideBackloading Costs Explained: How to Move Freight Cheaply in Australia
Why filling a truck's empty return leg is the cheapest way to move — and how to get a backload quote.
Read guideMachinery Transport Pricing in Australia: What It Costs to Move Plant
What it costs to move excavators, tractors and plant — and what makes the price move.
Read guideHow to Compare Business Freight Quotes in Australia
Compare more than the headline price—equipment, timing, verification and site requirements all affect the right freight quote.
Read guideSpot Freight vs Contract Freight in Australia
When to use a one-off market quote, when regular contracted capacity fits, and why many businesses use both.
Read guideFreight Apps in Australia: Post Loads and Compare Quotes from Your Phone
A practical look at using a freight marketplace app to get a load moving.
Read guideFreight Quote Apps: Compare Carrier Quotes from Your Phone
A simple checklist for comparing freight quotes on a mobile marketplace.
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For transport companies
Assess load boards and make better use of available fleet capacity.
How to Improve Truck Fleet Utilisation in Australia
Plan capacity by lane, protect service reliability and turn more empty or partial kilometres into productive work.
Read guideHow to Choose a Load Board for Your Transport Company
A practical checklist for finding a load board that produces relevant, workable freight rather than noise.
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