I know it’s a very busy and challenging time of year, with rising fuel prices, staffing difficulties and road & rail disruptions. So I just wanted to shoot a quick video to say thanks for the good work and give a quick update on the platform. Fantastic Reviews Although I know most customers are delighted with the service, its still great to hear it again. Here is one that really stood out to me; On time with pick-up and delivery. They kept in contact with me, informing me where vehicle was after pick-up and when in transit. Called me when […]
If you’re wondering how much it costs to transport a caravan interstate, Truckit can help! We’re an online freight marketplace that connects you to transport providers across Australia who can move your caravan wherever you need to go. Compare quotes and service providers all in one location with our easy-to-use platform and enjoy affordable caravan transport services that are fully inclusive of Truckit fees and GST. Transporting a caravan by yourself is inconvenient at the best of times and can be a stressful undertaking if travelling to or from a distant or remote location. Using a hauling service for caravan […]
So, you’ve just bought a car and you realise it's in another state, or you’ve broken down on your road trip and had to fly home, leaving your car stranded. Whatever the reason might be, you're wanting to transport your vehicle interstate. You’re probably wondering how much it costs to transport a car interstate, and luckily for you, we’ve got the answer. The answer is not as simple as you might think. There are a lot of factors that contribute to the price of freighting your car, including the vehicle type, the pickup and delivery destinations, what service level you […]
1. Where were you born? Assam (North East) - India 2. Favourite Hobby? Playing with Bat and Ball 3. Favourite Quote? "Everything comes to us that belongs to us if we create the capacity to receive it." - Rabindranath Tagore 4. Favourite Band? Fossils Band (Kolkata) 5. Favourite Food? Hilsa fish in Mustard gravy 6. Post-pandemic - Where Do You Want To Travel First? Queenstown, New Zealand 7. What's a fun fact people may not know? I made students believe that I was a new teacher at a private arts school being a student on the very first day of the […]
Understanding some of the most common freight shipping acronyms related to logistics and transportation will assist you in tackling quotes and shipping contracts with confidence. We have collated some of the most common freight terms that you will see here on Truckit.net when discussing your freight listing with one of our Transport Providers & Customer Support Staff. Owner Operator Freight Broker/Agent A Freight broker is an agent between shippers and carriers. Instead of taking possession of the freight, the broker facilitates communication between the shipper and the carrier. They’re the ones making sure the handoff goes smoothly between carriers and […]
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One of the benefits of using the Truckit Provider app is that you can share your location with customers, allowing them to keep up to date with their delivery. How to enable tracking for the first time The first time you login to the app you will be shown a popup with a brief overview of Truckit's location tracking. You will then be prompted to set your Location Settings to 'Always'. In order for the tracking to function properly you will need to select 'Always Allow' when prompted. This is a technical requirement to ensure a good tracking experience for […]
Where were you born? Ipswich, QLD Do you have any Hobbies? Sports in the form of tennis and golf... Big tennis guy! Favourite Quote? "Don't sweat the small stuff... and it's all small stuff". Favourite Band? The Killers Favourite Food? Woodfired Pizza Describe yourself in 3 words? Curious, Confident & Jocular Favourite TV/Book Series? Game of Thrones
Interview with Andrew Erikson - Senior Developer at Truckit.net How did the idea of the app come about? I think the idea for the App may even predate the Website actually. No, I'm exaggerating just a little. But it really wasn't long after the Website launched that talk of doing a Mobile App began. I think it was pretty much self-evident that that’s where things were headed. Smartphones changed everyone’s lives… which demanded that Truckit step up and produce, not just an App, but a top-notch App. Had you developed apps [like this one] previously? Well, I've been involved in […]
Where were you born? Beijing, China. Favourite Hobby? Skiing, photography & collecting vinyl! Favourite Quote? "We read the world wrong and say that it deceives us." - Rabindranath Tagore. Favourite Band? The Cranberries, Pink Floyd, Tippling Rock. Favourite Food? Blue Fin Tuna. Post-pandemic - Where Do You Want To Travel First? I plan to go to Japan and/or Queenstown for skiing! What's a fun fact people may not know? I hope one day that I can have a band of my own! What’s your favorite part about your job at Truckit? My favourite part about my job here at Truckit […]
