Know your delivery cost before you book
More delivery for your money.
Courier bookings: pay for the journey, not the zone · GST included · 20–50 km included by item type.
For published courier rates
- No fuel levies
- No tolls
- No hidden fees
- No surprises
| Item | Same dayStandard rate | Next dayBook ahead, save 12% | Freight accountUp to 30% off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small items(Max 5 items)Parcels, satchels & legal documents — under 50kg total | $35 | $35 | $24.50 |
| Euro pallet(Max 4)800mm W × 1200mm L × 1500mm H · max 250kg per pallet | $88 | $77 | $61.60 |
| Standard pallet(Max 2)1165mm W × 1165mm L × 1500mm H · max 500kg per pallet | $110 | $97 | $77 |
| Oversized palletUp to 2400mm L × 1650mm W × 1500mm H · max 1000kg per pallet | $155 | $136 | $108.50 |
| Regional Victoria Freight | from$1.95/km | from$1.72/km | from$1.37/km |
Add-ons: Priority delivery +$55 · After-hours delivery +$110
Next day: metro small items stay at $35; regional next-day jobs are 12% off the item rate and distance charge.
Freight account: shown at the maximum 30% discount for top volume tiers; actual rates are tailored to your volume.
These are courier item, pallet and distance rates, not a full 10-pallet truck booking. Truck transport is quoted separately: explore the truck service or request a quote. Courier add-ons and discounts do not apply automatically to trucks. Compare fleet options; dispatch confirms vehicle fit.
Business courier vehicle options
Match the vehicle to your freight. Dispatch confirms load fit, site access, timing and availability.
Car courier services
Documents, satchels, small parts and compact business parcels.
Check: Confirm packed size and weight.
Ute courier services
Trade supplies, tools and longer or awkward business loads.
Check: Confirm load length, securing and weather protection.
Van courier services
Cartons, retail stock and equipment needing enclosed space.
Check: Confirm packed size, weight and loading access.
10-pallet tail-lift truck transport
Larger palletised loads, with a rear tail lift to assist loading and unloading.
Check: Pallet spaces are not a weight limit; payload and lift capacity are confirmed per quote.
10-pallet tail-lift truck service
Truck jobs are quoted separately. Published courier rates and discounts do not set a truck price.
Booking Drop-X couriers in Melbourne and Victoria
Plan a business courier or road-freight job anywhere in Melbourne and Victoria with the information dispatch needs to assess the load, vehicle and service.
How to book
For an urgent job, call 1300 973 038. Email is suitable for non-urgent bookings, quotes and freight-account enquiries. Start with the pickup and delivery suburbs, then describe the freight and the service you need.
Prepare the job brief
List the item count, dimensions, approximate weight and freight type. Note whether it is a carton, pallet, document or awkward load. Add the contact name at each end and any collection or delivery instructions.
Packaging and labelling
Securely pack and label every item before collection. Keep loose components together and make the delivery details easy to identify. If the freight is fragile, oversized or unusual, say so when booking so dispatch can assess it.
Access and loading
Tell us about docks, forklifts, site sign-in, vehicle-height limits and any other access constraints at both ends. This helps match the job to the right vehicle and avoids avoidable delays on site.
Vehicle fit
Cars may suit compact parcels and documents; utes may suit awkward trade loads; vans may suit cartons needing enclosed space. Larger loads may need a separately quoted 10-pallet tail-lift truck. Dispatch checks packed weight, dimensions, loading and site access before confirming the allocated vehicle.
Service choices
Tell dispatch whether you need same-day, next-day or after-hours road transport. Melbourne metro, Geelong, Mornington Peninsula and regional Victoria are within the service area; availability is assessed against the specific job.
What we do not provide
Drop-X is for business-to-business road transport. We do not carry household moves or personal deliveries, and we do not provide air or sea forwarding, refrigerated transport, narrow time-slot bookings or retail click-and-collect pickups.
Booking FAQs
What details should I provide when booking freight?
Provide the pickup and delivery suburbs, the number of items, dimensions, approximate weight, freight type, and any access details such as a dock or forklift. Tell dispatch whether the job is same-day, next-day or after-hours.
Can Drop-X deliver to a residential address?
Residential addresses are accepted for business-related freight only. Personal deliveries and household moves are not available.
What freight does Drop-X not carry?
Drop-X does not provide household moves, personal deliveries, airfreight or seafreight forwarding, refrigerated transport, narrow time-slot bookings, or click-and-collect pickups from retail shops.
Can I request a car, ute or van for business deliveries?
Yes. Cars, utes and vans are booked for business courier jobs, and 10-pallet tail-lift trucks are quoted separately. Send both addresses, packed dimensions, weight and loading details; dispatch confirms the vehicle, availability and timing.
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