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The load board that works for the shipper
Looking for a load board to move your freight? Available Trucks is built for shippers: post a load, get quotes from verified Australian transport operators, and pay securely — free to post, a $129 + GST booking fee only when you book, and your payment is held until proof of delivery.
How Available Trucks compares
| What matters | Available Trucks | Typical load board |
|---|---|---|
| Commission on your freight rate | None — 0% | Often a percentage or bidding premium |
| Cost to post | Free to post · $129 + GST booking fee per job | Subscriptions or per-lead charges |
| Operator compliance | ABN + current Certificate of Currency tracked, with a 90-day onboarding period | Varies |
| Contact details | Exchanged after the shipper pays | Often held behind the platform |
| Payment protection | Held until approved proof of delivery | Varies |
| Shipper records | Downloadable tax invoices and payment history | Varies |
| Card processing fees | Covered by Available Trucks | Usually passed on |
Comparison reflects Available Trucks' published pricing. Other platforms' terms change — check their current pricing before deciding.
Common questions
- How do shippers use a load board?
- Post your freight with pickup, drop-off, dimensions and timing. Verified transport operators matched to your route quote on the job. You compare prices, accept the operator that fits, and contact details are exchanged after payment.
- How is Available Trucks different from other load boards?
- Available Trucks is an Australian freight marketplace built around the shipper: posting is free, verified transport operators quote, and you pay only when you book. Your payment is held until approved proof of delivery, while the carrier receives their full quoted price.
- What can I move through Available Trucks?
- Available Trucks lets you compare quotes from transport companies for cars, machinery, pallets, containers and general freight anywhere in Australia. Operators can start during a 90-day verification period while they add their ABN and current Certificate of Currency.
- What does it cost compared with other load boards?
- Posting is free. When you accept a quote you pay the carrier's price plus a $129 + GST booking fee, held by Available Trucks until proof of delivery. Carriers receive their full quote. No subscription and card processing fees are covered by Available Trucks.
- Which types of freight and areas are covered?
- Every Australian state and territory — NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, TAS, ACT and NT — for intercapital and regional freight including pallets, containers, bulk, refrigerated, oversize, machinery and vehicles.
- How do I switch from another load board?
- Create an account, post your first load in about a minute, and quotes come back from matched operators. There is no contract to exit and no minimum volume.