Each year, almost 40,000 Australians relocate across the country. Moving is stressful enough without the extra pressure created by transporting your precious goods to another state. According to realestate.com - moving interstate by road is generally considered one of the easiest, most convenient and more affordable ways to move. If you are working with a budget this will be your more ideal choice, plus - you can save more money by sharing a truck or container with other movers who you can find on Truckit.net. Following these steps will help to reduce the stress of moving interstate. The first step […]
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 […]
To all our transport Providers, TruckIt is sincerely grateful for the hardwork of all our Provider's during the recent COVID-19 pandemic and associated lockdown. Throughout this period, TruckIt has seen a significant increase in customer enquiries and demand, which has only been exceeded by the effort and attitude from all of our Providers. To say thanks, TruckIt is giving away 3 x $150 Super Retail Gift Cards to Provider's who are willing to share their feedback and TruckIt success stories with us. Winners will be chosen from the Providers who complete our survey and may be featured on our website or other upcoming marketing materials. […]
As of 11:59pm Sunday 5th April 2020 Western Australia has now closed its borders to everybody except exempted travellers. Exempt traveller means a person who falls into one or more of the following categories and complies with any specified terms or conditions: (g)Transport, freight and logistics: any person (other than an airline or maritime crew member) who in the course of the person's duties is responsible for the provision of transport or freight and logistics services into or out of Western Australia for only as long as is reasonable required to perform those duties. IMPORTANT: All exempted travellers (including transport, […]
"The Australian Government’s new JobKeeper payments will support trucking businesses – including up to 28,900 owner drivers – that experience substantial falls in turnover" Australian Trucking Association Chair Geoff Crouch said today. The Australian Trucking Association and its member associations collectively represent the businesses and people of the Australian trucking industry. Together, the ATA and its members are committed to safety, professionalism and viability. “Trucking businesses in the grocery, fuel and home delivery sectors are working flat out, but others face months of reduced work or, in some cases, financial devastation,” Mr Crouch said. “JobKeeper payments will be a lifeline for many […]
QLD closed their borders as of 12:01am Thursday 26th March 2020 A person who arrives in Queensland from another State or Territory of Australia must self-quarantine for a period of 14 days, unless they are an exempt person. Who is exempt from the requirement to enter quarantine for 14 days? National or State Security Officer or Government employee Health Services worker Emergency Services worker Transport, freight and logistics worker Specialist skills worker People living and working close to a border Compassionate entry or compulsion of law Who is a Transport, freight or logistics worker? Any person who in performing their […]
Here are some short points about the assistance available to trucking businesses as a result of the economic stimulus announced in response to the Coronavirus. Small and medium sized trucking businesses that employ staff will be eligible for a cashflow boost of up to $100,000 with a minimum payment of $20,000. Businesses with an aggregated turnover of less than $50 million will be eligible. Eligible truck owner drivers will be able to apply for an expanded JobSeeker Payment with a new coronavirus supplement. Coronavirus SME Guarantee Scheme: a government guarantee for small and medium business loans. Increasing the instant asset write-off threshold […]
Australia’s leading freight marketplace TruckIt.net has signed a major new partnership with specialist transport and logistics insurer NTI Ltd to provide TruckIt.net customers with an added layer of confidence when moving their goods. The partnership will provide TruckIt.net users with the option to take out affordable, Single Transit Insurance for qualifying jobs booked through the platform. The insurance cover provides Accidental Damage Cover on a range of commodities providing freight customers with an added layer of confidence when using the TruckIt.net marketplace. Established by Queensland-born, Scottish rugby international Robert Russell, TruckIt.net is at the forefront of Australia’s rapidly-growing on-demand freight […]
Truckit.net is a vibrant marketplace, connecting freight owners with transport providers. Set up a professional profile Your Truckit profile will be the first place customers look when deciding which transport provider is best suited to handle their delivery. The best profiles will include a concise but clear statement outlining your history Smile for the camera It's amazing what difference a profile picture can make to Communication is key It seems an obvious point, but it can not be stressed enough. The nature of an online marketplace and the need for trust means communication is the and a lack of communication […]
