Trucking Start-Up Secures Truck Loan to Go Out On Their Own

Truck finance from Neu Loans helped a Melbourne owner driver turn two years of industry experience into a business of their own, with a new company and a new truck sorted at the same time.

Snapshot

Industry: Transport and logistics
Location: Melbourne, VIC
Time trading: 2+ years working in the industry, transitioning from sole trader ABN to company
Loan type: Truck loan
Amount secured: $80,000
Deposit: Nil deposit
Turnaround: Approval within 24 hours

The Challenge

This Melbourne based client had spent over two years working in the transport industry, building up the experience and contacts to know the business inside out. The next step was going out on their own, buying a truck and setting up as an owner driver rather than working for someone else.

The timing added complexity. The client was moving from operating as a sole trader ABN to setting up as a company, right at the same time they needed to secure finance for the truck. Buying outright was not realistic, and a straightforward loan process was needed to match the move into the new business structure.

The Solution

Neu Loans arranged an $80,000 truck loan, with no deposit required, structured around the client’s transition into a company. Rather than treating the change in business structure as a complication, Neu Loans worked with the client’s circumstances to get the finance sorted, with approval granted within 24 hours, so the truck could be on the road as soon as the new business was ready to trade.

The Result

The client secured the $80,000 truck loan and was able to start their own transport business, backed by two years of industry experience and a truck of their own. With no deposit required and approval within 24 hours, the finance kept pace with a business that was moving fast on two fronts at once. What started as working for someone else became a business in its own right.

“I was setting up the company and buying the truck at the same time, and I needed a lender who could keep up. Neu Loans had me approved within a day, no deposit, so I could focus on getting Ironbark Freight Co on the road.” — Dean, Owner Driver, Ironbark Freight Co

Turnaround times and loan outcomes are subject to individual circumstances and lender conditions, and may vary from case to case.

Why Transport Workers Choose Neu Loans to Start Their Own Business

Going from working in transport to running your own truck is a big step, and the finance side should not be what holds it up. Neu Loans works with owner drivers and new transport businesses across Melbourne and Australia to structure truck finance around real experience, not just time as a registered business. See our Truck Loans options, or read how we help transport and logistics businesses specifically.

Thinking about buying a truck and starting your own transport business? Get a free online quote or talk to our team about truck loan options. Ready to move forward? Apply now.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a truck loan for owner drivers?

A truck loan for owner drivers is finance structured around an individual’s experience and income in the transport industry, rather than relying solely on a long trading history as a registered business. It suits transport workers moving from employment or sole trader status into their own operation, letting them purchase a truck while their new business structure is still being set up.

Can I get a truck loan with no deposit?

Yes, nil deposit truck loans are available through some lenders, though approval and terms depend on individual circumstances such as industry experience, credit history, and the structure of the business. Paying a deposit generally reduces the amount borrowed and the size of ongoing repayments, so a no deposit loan is usually assessed more closely against the applicant’s overall financial position.

How long does approval take for a truck loan?

Approval timeframes vary by lender and individual circumstances. In this case study, a Melbourne based owner driver received approval within 24 hours, though turnaround can differ depending on documentation, business structure, and the lender’s assessment process at the time of application.

Ready to Go Out On Your Own?

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This case study reflects one client’s experience. Finance approval, loan amount, and structure depend on individual circumstances and lender criteria.