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Same-Day Freight Delivery

Metro freight delivery across Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane. Get a quote and book online.

Over 6000 customers across Australia trust Quick Cargo for fast, reliable freight solutions

"We are very happy with Quick Cargos quick resposnse and quoting"

— Jennifer Kotze, Signarama Hornsby, SydneyVERIFIED

"We’ve been using Quick Cargo for our fire pit deliveries, and their service has been nothing short of exceptional. As an e-commerce store shipping bulky items like fire pits, reliable and cost-effective freight is critical to our business. Their team is always responsive, pickups and deliveries are efficient. Highly recommended!"

— Mary V, Firepits Downunder, Owner, SydneyVERIFIED

Quick Cargo delivery truck on the road for a same-day freight job

Booked today, delivered today

You book, we dispatch. A truck is assigned to your job and heads straight to your pickup — no waiting for the next scheduled run, no depot transfers. Your freight is prioritised and delivered the same day.

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Any freight, any vehicle

From a single pallet on a tail-lift to a full semi-trailer load, we've got the right truck on standby. Need help unloading? Add a tail-lift, Moffett or Hiab and we'll send the right vehicle for the job.

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How Quick Cargo Works

Step 1:

Enter pickup and drop-off locations to get an instant quote.

Step 2:

Book your shipment in seconds.

Step 3:

Track your shipment in real time as it moves safely toward its destination.

Same-Day Freight Delivery — Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane

Quick Cargo is an Australian freight company running same-day pickup and direct delivery within and between the Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane metro areas.

Need freight moved today? Our same-day service dispatches a truck to pick up your goods and deliver them direct — no waiting for the next scheduled run, no depot transfers. Available within and between the Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane metro areas, for any freight size. Every consignment includes $500 cover.

How it works

You book, we dispatch. A truck is assigned to your job and heads straight to your pickup location. Your freight is prioritised and delivered the same day — from a single pallet on a tail-lift truck to a full semi-trailer load.

When to use same-day

Production lines waiting on parts, a customer order that needs to go out today, materials needed on a construction site this afternoon, or stock that's needed at a retail location before close of business. When it can't wait, same-day gets it there.

Pricing

Same-day metro delivery starts from $175 on a shared route, or from $245 for a dedicated express truck direct from pickup to delivery.

Booking cut-off

The cut-off for same-day bookings is 12:00 pm. The earlier you book, the more options we have for your timing and vehicle type.

Any freight, any vehicle

Same-day delivery works for any freight size. The fleet runs from 1-tonne vans through 4, 6, 8 and 12-tonne trucks, up to semi-trailers carrying 22 pallets. No forklift at the pickup or delivery site? Add a tail-lift, Moffett or Hiab and we'll send the right truck.

Vehicle Capacity
Van 1 tonne
Truck 4 tonne
Truck 6 tonne
Truck 8 tonne
Truck 12 tonne
Semi-trailer 22 pallets

Same-Day Building Supplies & Construction Materials

Need materials on site today? We run same-day deliveries of building supplies, steel, timber and palletised trade stock across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, with a HIAB, Moffett or tail-lift truck to unload. The HIAB crane lifts up to 2 tonnes at short reach, tapering to about 500 kg at full extension. A Moffett handles 1.5 tonnes per load. See our construction material delivery service for site-ready freight.

Coverage

Same-day delivery is available within and between the Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane metro areas. For longer distances, next-day express is available on our Sydney–Melbourne and Sydney–Brisbane lanes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get same-day freight delivery? Yes — same-day delivery is available within and between the Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane metro areas. For longer distances, next-day express is available on our Sydney–Melbourne and Sydney–Brisbane lanes.

What's the latest I can book for same-day? The cut-off for same-day bookings is 12:00 pm. The earlier you book, the more options we have — get an instant quote or contact our team to check availability for your timing.

What vehicle types are available for same-day? Every type: 1-tonne vans through 4, 6, 8 and 12-tonne trucks, and semi-trailers carrying 22 pallets. If your pickup or delivery site doesn't have a forklift, add a tail-lift, Moffett or Hiab and we'll send the right truck.

How much does same-day delivery cost? Same-day metro delivery starts from $175 on a shared route, or from $245 for a dedicated express truck direct from pickup to delivery. Every consignment includes $500 cover. Get an instant quote for your exact job.

Can you deliver building supplies same-day? Yes. In Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane we deliver building supplies and construction materials same-day, with HIAB, Moffett or tail-lift trucks to unload on site. The HIAB lifts up to 2 tonnes at short reach (tapering to about 500 kg at full extension) and a Moffett handles 1.5 tonnes per load.

Need a truck and driver for the same-day job? See taxi truck hire. Get an instant quote — tell us where and when, and we'll get a truck to you.

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Added Peace-of-mind For Every Shipment

Built-In Cover

Quick Cargo includes $500 of Cover on every consignment so you can ship with confidence

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