TAXI TRUCKS

Taxi trucks in Melbourne that turn up on time, with the right setup

From 2-tonne trays and vans to 14-tonne trays and tautliners and semis. We move palletised freight, longer lengths and heavier loads across Melbourne, Country Victoria and interstate — without hidden fees.

Choose your vehicle size

Tell us pallets, weight per pallet, any long lengths and site access and we’ll match the right truck.

White delivery van with Swift Transport Services Melbourne logo, ideal for reliable industrial fleet transport solutions.

2 Tonne Transit Vans

More room, still city-friendly.

  • Multiple boxes and light equipment
  • Rear + side access
  • Suits two small pallets

Great for: bulk retail runs, events, office moves (light)

Reliable industrial flatbed lorry, silver double cab, 12t pallet capacity, front passenger view, Melbourne fleet.

Trays 2-14 Tonne

Building sites and loads that don't need to be enclosed

  • Single pallets, skids, crates, timber, metal, building gear

  • Easy side loading; drop sides

  • Roof racks for long items

Great for: pallets, site delivery, crates, cages, steel, timber

Swift Transport’s white cab-over box lorry, Melbourne fleet, reliable industrial pallet deliveries, 12t capacity.

Tautliners 4-14 Tonne

Curtain-side protection with fast side loading.

  • Palletised freight and fragile/boxed goods

  • Weather-protected; easy dock or forklift access

  • Ideal for DC time-slots and store replenishment

Great for: weather protected goods, forklift off sites

White lorry with enclosed trailer in profile, showcasing reliable industrial fleet transport services in Melbourne.

Semi-Trailer Trays & Tautliners

Bulk pallets and linehaul

  • Full or large consignments; metro, regional and interstate lanes
  • Curtain-side or flat configurations for quick loading/unloading
  • Requires suitable site access and turning space

Typical capacity: large pallet volumes / full loads

White Isuzu 6 tonne lorry with extended hydraulic crane, fleet-ready for reliable industrial transport in Melbourne.

Crane Trucks

Lifting on/off when you don't have access to a forklift

  • For lift-and-place deliveries where forklifts can’t reach
  • Machinery, construction & building materials
  • Site placements

Great for: items that need lifting and precise placement.

Reliable Melbourne industrial fleet: white box lorry with closed curtain, loading ramp, and red pallet truck.

Hydraulic Tailgate Tautliner

Ground-level loading/unloading when there’s no forklift

  • We match the tail-lift to your pallet weights

  • Pallet jack available on request

  • Ideal for retail/store drops, residential deliveries

Great for: palletised goods that need safe, ground-level delivery

Need exact specs? See our Fleet: Taxi Trucks

Same Day Courier Options

Pick the timeframe that fits your deadline.

Standard Same Day

4-hour delivery

  • 4 hours within Melbourne (up to 40km)
  • Book 6:30am–2:00pm
  • Tolls only if requested
  • Country VIC: book VIP or Emergency for same day

Best for regular runs and planned work

VIP Express

2-hour priority service

  • 2 hours within Melbourne (up to 40km)
  • Country VIC: direct from Melbourne (ETA = drive time + load/unload)
  • Timeslots / preferred pickup / multidrop (express rates)
  • Tolls used as needed

Perfect for urgent, must-not-wait deliveries

Emergency Direct

First available, door to door

  • Fastest option — first available truck, direct
  • Metro: 5:00am–6:00pm (after-hours by arrangement)
  • Country VIC: same day where road time permits (ETA confirmed on booking)
  • Tolls used as needed

Emergency deliveries only

We’ll confirm ETAs for Country Victoria and interstate based on distance and site access.

See Service Levels for full details

Where we deliver

Melbourne metro daily, plus Country Victoria corridors (Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo, Shepparton, Latrobe Valley and more) and interstate lanes to all capitals.

Common jobs we handle

Why choose us

Right vehicle, first time

Reduce failed deliveries and wait fees

Site-ready operators

PPE/inductions where required

Real communication

Speak directly with fleet control

Transparent pricing

What we quote is what you pay

How it works

FAQs

  • Couriers: First 10 minutes at pickup and drop are included. After that it’s $5 per 5 minutes.
  • Taxi trucks: 30 minutes on site is included per job. If loading/unloading takes longer, extra time is charged at time-and-a-half of the hourly rate.

  • Our driver will position the vehicle and assist as required for a normal load/unload.
  • Please have freight ready to go and safe access at both ends.
  • Forklift/dock: Book a tray or tautliner if you need forklift/dock access.
  • No forklift on site? Book a hydraulic tailgate tautliner (4T–14T) so we can lift on/off.
  • Time on site: Includes a brief allowance; extra time is charged (see “Waiting Time” FAQ for details).
  • Yes—Australia-wide. We can run direct or schedule the most efficient option for your freight.
  • How to book: Contact us for a quote with pickup, destination, load details, and timing.
  • Timing: Depends on distance, vehicle type, and site times; we’ll confirm an ETA at booking.

Yes — on selected sizes. Tell us weight per pallet so we assign a suitable lift.

Yes — flat trays/curtain-siders with correct load restraint. We’ll advise if escorts/permits are needed.

Yes — we align with time-slots and site requirements

Yes — crane/HIAB options for lift-and-place where forklifts can’t reach. We’ll confirm the safe setup at booking.