Frequently asked questions about our discount freight quote service:
At Save on Freight we have no minumum spend, and no need for a trading account with the courier companies listed on our system. We are 100% Australian owned and operated and provide instant shipping quotes with online bookings to every location in Australia.
1) Package your goods, freight or item ready transport
2) Fill in the freight quote on our Save on Freight home page
3) Select your preferred transport company , lead time and price point
4) Fill in the collection and delivery details online
5) Provide your credit card details via our secure site
6) Using our Delivery label, stick these onto each and every box/suitcase/bag freight or courier item.
1. What does your Save on Freight calculator do? We are an Australian online freight quotation system that takes your request for freight and allows you to view your freight options from a wide range of transport carriers. You may then compare price, delivery times and choose the best quote to suit your needs and budget, then simply book it in and away it goes. You can even print the label online – it’s just that easy! We are proudly affiliated with Australia’s leading courier booking software Temando.
2. Will I be able to see my courier prices instantly? In most cases, yes you’ll get a price in a matter of seconds! We are the supermarket of freight in Australia. Sometimes, if you are sending something a little trickier in dimensions, or perhaps to an isolated area, the carriers will need to have a look at what you are sending in order to accurately price your request, but you’ll usually get prices back in under 24 hours.
3. When do I need to pay Save on Freight ? To keep our freight prices low we rely on prepaid shipping. By asking for prepayment we help Australians save money on freight and courier costs. Once you’ve selected your quote you can pay for it straight away with one of our accepted payment methods, or save it to pay for it later where your quote will remain valid for 14 days.
4. What happens after I have selected which courier company I would like to go with? Once you’ve selected the best quote, all you need to do is select it, fill out the origin and destination info, pay for it and your order is complete. Then, depending on your choice, either someone from the transport carrier of your choice will collect your freight from your home or business, or alternatively you can drop it off to your nearest carrier depot.
5. How long will the Save on Freight delivery take? This really depends on your choice of freight carrier (and the price!), and can range from anywhere from overnight to several months (in the case of long distance sea cargo). As with most things, generally you get what you pay for.
6. What payment methods are supported? We accept all major credit cards
7. How do I make sure my payment has been received? Once we have received your freight payment, you will receive a tax invoice for your records. We also provide a shipping dashboard so please write down your password – we will email you log in instructions. Invoices and shipping labels can be printed from our special website dashboard. During the booking stage if you run a business there are fields to enter your ABN for tax reasons. After your first booking we will send you a login to view and track all of your shipments. Our special booking program will record statements for reprinting. If you are concerned at any stage log in to your shipping dashboard “as per the email” to control your parcel, package, vehicle or pallet.