{"id":27822,"date":"2023-07-12T12:28:39","date_gmt":"2023-07-12T12:28:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/au\/?post_type=start-a-business&#038;p=27822"},"modified":"2025-01-31T14:13:10","modified_gmt":"2025-01-31T14:13:10","slug":"transport-business","status":"publish","type":"start-a-business","link":"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/au\/start-a-business\/transport-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Transport business"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"27822\" class=\"elementor elementor-27822\" data-elementor-post-type=\"start-a-business\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3b3fcd2d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3b3fcd2d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-78c7fa95\" data-id=\"78c7fa95\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55d0851d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"55d0851d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: left;\">If you know a lot about the transport industry and are keen to run your own business, this short guide aims to cover the steps you need to take and help you understand how to start a transport business.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6dda3f4d elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"6dda3f4d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-md\" href=\"https:\/\/app.swoopfunding.com.au\/stage\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Get a quote<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-67e369c2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"67e369c2\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1d6348ef\" data-id=\"1d6348ef\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6fe59c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c6fe59c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why start a transport business?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-808d83a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"808d83a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Demand for transport services is high right now. A shortage of HGV drivers and high fuel costs mean that many clients are desperately looking for suppliers to transport goods around Australia.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">That means that if you have experience in the haulage industry and want to be your own boss, it could pay to set up your own transport business.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Be warned, however, that it is also a competitive industry, so it\u2019s crucial to do some research and take steps to keep your costs low to increase your chances of success.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b1170e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0b1170e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are the different types of transportation businesses?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ddd73d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1ddd73d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Transportation businesses includes a wide range of services tailored to moving people, goods, or both from one location to another. Some common types include:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Public transportation<\/strong>: This includes buses, trains, subways, and trams operated by government agencies or private companies to provide mass transit services to the public.<\/li><li><strong>Ridesharing and taxi services<\/strong>: Companies that provide on-demand transportation for individuals using private vehicles.<\/li><li><strong>Freight and logistics<\/strong>: Businesses in this category specialise in transporting goods and materials, including trucking companies, freight railroads, cargo airlines, and shipping companies.<\/li><li><strong>Shipping and courier services<\/strong>: These companies handle the delivery of packages and parcels, ranging from local courier services to international shipping companies.<\/li><li><strong>Airline transportation<\/strong>: Airlines operate passenger and cargo flights domestically and internationally, connecting cities and countries around the world.<\/li><li><strong>Maritime transportation<\/strong>: This includes shipping lines, cargo vessels, and ferries that transport goods and passengers by sea.<\/li><li><strong>Specialised transportation<\/strong>: Some businesses focus on specialised transportation needs, such as luxury car services, medical transportation, or dangerous materials transport.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12a3a37d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"12a3a37d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are the steps to opening a transport business?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b3bb6e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7b3bb6e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you\u2019re thinking about opening a transport business, below are the key steps to follow to get your plans off the ground.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><strong>Step 1. Identify your niche\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">First of all, you need to decide what sort of service you want to offer. You can, of course, operate in a number of areas, but it\u2019s generally better to establish a particular niche at the start to help you stand out from your competitors and perhaps attract more specialist clients.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Some examples to think about include waste disposal, parcel delivery, and vehicle transport, but there\u2019s a whole range of alternative options. Make sure you carry out some research on your chosen niche to check there is enough demand before you go any further.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><strong>Step 2: Decide on the size and type of fleet you want to build<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Now you need to work out how many vehicles you want and how fast you want to expand. It\u2019s generally better to start small and have a fleet of, say, two to five vehicles as this can help keep your overheads down. You can then decide as and when you want to add to your fleet, depending on how well your business is performing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Another consideration is whether you want petrol or diesel vehicles, or maybe even electric. You\u2019ll also need to decide on the size of the vehicles, which will depend on what type of services you\u2019re offering.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><strong>Step 3: Choose a location<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The location of your business also needs to be considered carefully. To help you make your decision, you\u2019ll need to think about whether you can easily access major road routes and what rental prices are like. Warehouses tend to be cheaper to rent compared to standard commercial properties, but prices will vary depending on the region you\u2019re based in. Keeping your rental costs down will help reduce your overheads and potentially increase your profit.<\/span><\/p><h3><strong>Step 4: Work out your costs<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your next step is to think about all the regular costs your business will face. These include the purchase or leasing of vehicles, vehicle maintenance, fuel and insurance, plus staff wages, your rent and advertising and marketing fees. Knowing exactly how much to budget for these items will ensure you don\u2019t end up spending more than you can afford.<\/span><\/p><h3><strong>Step 5: Be aware of your legal obligations<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You\u2019ll need to take out fleet insurance to cover your vehicles, as well as goods in transit insurance to cover the items you transport. It\u2019s worth having breakdown cover too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">On top of this, you\u2019ll need to factor in other <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/au\/business-insurance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">business insurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> costs such as public liability insurance, employer\u2019s liability insurance and professional indemnity insurance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Public liability insurance protects you against costs resulting from third party injury or damage to property, while professional indemnity insurance means you\u2019re covered if a client loses money as a result of negligence in the services you\u2019ve provided.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Employer\u2019s liability insurance is likely to be a legal requirement if you employ staff. It pays out if an employee becomes ill or injured as a result of the work they do for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In addition, there are other rules you\u2019ll need to abide by, including <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expertmarket.com\/au\/vehicle-tracking\/what-is-a-tachograph#:~:text=Tachographs%20are%20convenient%20tools%20for,a%20National%20Drivers%20Work%20Diary.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">tachograph legislation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. A tachograph records information about driving time, speed and distance and is used to make sure drivers and employers follow the rules on drivers\u2019 hours. You\u2019ll need a tachograph if the vehicle you\u2019re using comes under EU or AETR rules.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><strong>Step 6: Sign up to a freight exchange<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It can also be worth signing up to a freight exchange website such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freightexchange.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Freight Exchange<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. This can make it easier to run your company and allow you to check the status of your freight operations. It can also help you find trustworthy and compliant drivers for your business and will provide a host of tips to help you build a successful business.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6879388 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"6879388\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/app.swoopfunding.com.au\/stage\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Apply now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d183110 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"d183110\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b26dfe4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b26dfe4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are some mistakes to avoid when starting a transportation business?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c98e7ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c98e7ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When starting a transportation business, several common mistakes should be avoided to increase the chances of success:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Underestimating startup costs<\/strong>, including vehicle purchases, insurance, licensing, and permits.<\/li><li><strong>Failing to conduct thorough market research<\/strong> can lead to misjudging demand, competition, and <a class=\"waffle-rich-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/au\/business-glossary\/pricing-strategy\/\">pricing strategies<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Poor planning for regulatory compliance and safety standards<\/strong> is another critical mistake, as violations can result in fines and business disruptions.<\/li><li><strong>Not investing in marketing and branding efforts<\/strong> can hinder visibility and customer acquisition.<\/li><li><strong>Ignoring the importance of customer service<\/strong> and fleet maintenance can damage reputation and lead to customer dissatisfaction.<\/li><li><strong>Expanding too quickly<\/strong> without proper infrastructure, resources, or operational capacity can strain finances and compromise service quality.<\/li><\/ul><p>Avoiding these mistakes and prioritising careful planning, market analysis, and compliance with industry standards can improve the likelihood of success in the transportation business.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bfa38f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bfa38f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Can I start a transport business with no money?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a8c8a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0a8c8a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Starting a transportation business without any initial capital can be challenging but is not impossible.<\/p><p>While traditional transportation businesses such as owning a <a class=\"waffle-rich-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/au\/business-loans\/asset-finance\/commercial-fleet-finance\/\">fleet of trucks<\/a> or buses may require high upfront investment in vehicles, licenses, <a class=\"waffle-rich-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/au\/business-insurance\/\">insurance<\/a>, and maintenance, there are alternative options to consider.<\/p><p>One approach is to use existing resources by providing transportation services using personal vehicles or by partnering with vehicle owners who are willing to collaborate in exchange for a share of <a class=\"waffle-rich-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/au\/business-glossary\/profit\/\">profits<\/a>. Additionally, some transportation platforms offer opportunities for independent contractors to provide ridesharing or delivery services using their own vehicles.<\/p><p>However, it&#8217;s important to carefully consider the costs and risks involved, including regulatory requirements, fuel expenses, and potential <a class=\"waffle-rich-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/au\/business-glossary\/liability\/\">liabilities<\/a>. Building a successful transportation business with no money requires creativity, resourcefulness, and a thorough understanding of the industry and market opportunities.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a32811 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3a32811\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Secure funding\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bdcfce8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bdcfce8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Most people starting a business will need to borrow funds to help get them up and running and also to expand later down the line.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">One option to consider is a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/au\/startups\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">startup loan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> which is designed to help new businesses launch and expand. You\u2019ll be given a lump sum of capital that you then repay in monthly instalments at a fixed rate of interest. However, you will need to be at least 18 years old and live in Australia to qualify and your business must not have been trading for more than 36 months.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you don\u2019t qualify, you might be able to apply for a standard <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/au\/business-loans\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">business loan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> from a high street bank or online lender. Again, this will enable you to borrow a lump sum of cash over a set term. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It can also be worth looking into <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/au\/business-loans\/asset-finance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">asset finance<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">to help you acquire the vehicles you need to run your business. Within this, there are three options to consider \u2013 hire purchase, leasing and contract hire.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you opt for hire purchase, you\u2019ll pay an initial deposit for the vehicle and the remaining cost is then divided into monthly instalments, with interest added. You\u2019ll own the vehicle outright after you\u2019ve made the final payment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">With leasing, you rent the vehicle from a finance provider and pay a regular fixed fee over a set term. Again, interest is added to this. At the end of the term, you\u2019ll usually be given the options of paying a lump sum to buy the vehicle, continuing to lease it, or cancelling the agreement and returning the vehicle.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Contract hire is often used for new or nearly new vehicles. You sign a contract with a finance company that buys the vehicle you want and then hires it back to you. Once the contract has come to an end, you return the vehicle and can then acquire a new one with a new contract.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55b9509 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"55b9509\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/app.swoopfunding.com.au\/stage\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Apply now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be64ab0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"be64ab0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Get started with Swoop's business funding platform<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71b77e22 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"71b77e22\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Not sure which funding option is best for you and your new transport business? 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