For Customers
- Find trucks already heading your way
- Get instant, transparent pricing
- Message or call the driver directly
For Carriers
- Fill empty kilometres on existing runs
- Post trips in seconds
- Receive direct customer requests
How the price estimator works
Every operator sets their own standard rate (per km for dedicated jobs), a discounted backload rate (when your job fits an existing run) and a minimum charge. We never set prices for operators — they do.
Dedicated job quote
Job leg km + the depot round-trip the truck needs to do for your job, multiplied by the operator's standard rate. This is the true cost of sending a truck out specifically for you.
Backload quote
When an operator already has a trip going your way, you only pay for the loaded leg at their backload rate — often a fraction of a dedicated job.
Full breakdown shown
Every estimate shows the kilometres, rate and minimum charge used so there are no surprises — for you or the operator.
Discovery — when there's no backload
Backloads are great when timing lines up, but they don't always. That's where Discovery comes in — a searchable directory of verified Australian transport operators by depot, service area and truck type.
Customers
Find a trusted operator near you for a one-off dedicated job, even if no live trip matches.
Brokers & businesses
Build a shortlist of go-to carriers by region and truck type for ongoing freight needs.
Operators
Get found by new customers in your service area without having to advertise — your profile works for you 24/7.
Estimates
The platform sends out price estimates 24/7 the moment customers request them — so the depot admin doesn't have to. Every estimate is tracked and proofed, giving operators a clear record of what's been quoted, to whom, and how often.
Verified badges & trust rankings
Trust matters in logistics. Backload Live makes it easy to see who you're dealing with before you commit a load or a payment.
ID Verified
Operators verify their identity through our trusted partner so customers know there's a real person behind the truck.
ABN Verified
Business details are checked against the Australian Business Register so you know you're dealing with a legitimate operator.
Customer reviews
Honest reviews from real jobs build a public reputation that rewards reliable, professional operators.
Founding Driver
Early operators who help shape the platform earn a permanent Founding Driver badge — recognising the carriers who built the community.
Together, these signals form a transparent ranking system in Discovery and on every driver profile — so good operators rise to the top, and customers can choose with confidence.
Built for real transport operators. No middleman. Direct connections.