Skip to main content
X Lend

Transport & Logistics Finance

Trucks, trailers and prime movers funded fast, we compare 80+ lenders so a new rig or a fleet upgrade never parks your operation.

80+ lender panelBanks and specialist lenders

Google reviewsRead client feedback

Award winning finance broker
Transport & Logistics Finance — illustrative industry scene

A truck off the road is money standing still.

In transport, downtime is the enemy. A breakdown, a new contract, or a chance to add capacity all need the right rig at the right time. X Lend is a finance broker: we compare a panel of 80+ banks and nonbank lenders and arrange the finance so your fleet keeps earning.

From an owner operator buying a first prime mover to a fleet adding trailers and rigids, we match the deal to lenders who understand transport, including older trucks, higher kilometres and seasonal freight cycles that banks reflexively decline. Low doc options keep it fast for established operators.

We structure the finance around your tax position and how you run, chattel mortgage, hire purchase or lease, and chase a quick decision so the rig is working, not waiting. You drive the business; we manage the lender and the paperwork.

What transport operators finance with us.

From a single unit to a whole fleet, the gear that moves your freight can be financed:

Truck Finance

Prime movers, rigids, tippers and trailers, new or used, owner operator to fleet.

View finance options

Vehicle Finance

Vans, light commercials and support vehicles for last mile and depot runs.

View finance options

Equipment Finance

Forklifts, trailers, GPS/telematics and depot equipment that keep freight flowing.

View finance options

Cashflow Finance

Cover fuel, wages and rego while you wait on 30/60 day freight invoices.

View finance options

Invoice Finance

Turn unpaid freight invoices into cash so growth doesn't outrun your working capital.

View finance options

Unsecured Business Loans

Working capital to take on a new contract or expand a run, no property security.

View finance options

Why operators bring their deals to a broker.

One broker to compare our panel of 80+ banks and specialist lenders.

Talk through your options

80+ lenders, one application

We compare banks and specialist transport lenders in one go for the sharpest rate available to you.

Lenders for tricky rigs

Older trucks, high kilometres or seasonal income, we place deals a single bank's policy rules out.

New operators welcome

Some lenders weight your driving experience and contracts as well as time in business.

Low doc for established fleets

Trading history can stand in for full financials, keeping approvals fast.

Structured for tax

Chattel mortgage, hire purchase or lease, built around your GST and depreciation position.

Fast settlement

Many truck deals settle in 48 to 72 hours so the unit gets earning sooner.

Make the next move.
Know the full picture.

The right finance should support the work ahead. Compare what it makes possible with the cost and commitment of borrowing.

What finance can help with

  • Put the right gear to work

    Access vehicles and equipment for new contracts, replacements or a growing workload.

  • Keep cash available for the job

    Spread an eligible purchase over time while keeping a buffer for wages, materials and operating costs.

  • Reduce avoidable downtime

    Replace unreliable assets when the cost of repairs and lost working time starts adding up.

What to weigh up

  • Look beyond the repayment

    Compare interest, fees and any final balloon payment alongside the total amount you will repay.

  • Allow for quieter periods

    Repayments continue when work slows or customers pay late. Check the commitment against your cashflow.

  • Compare buying now with waiting

    Weigh repair costs and missed work against the cost of finance. Paying cash also reduces your available buffer.

Match the truck, route and repayment.

NHVR distinguishes general access vehicles from vehicles that need access under a notice or permit. Registration alone does not establish access for every heavy vehicle combination or route.

NHVR: do I need an access permit?

What to prepare for your finance discussion

Before committing, confirm the body, payload, operating route and access arrangements with the appropriate authority. Budget for registration, insurance, servicing, tyres and fuel alongside the loan. Compare customer payment terms with weekly operating expenses, especially when adding a vehicle before a contract starts.

  • Cab, chassis, body and trailer specifications
  • Route and contract details, including commencement date
  • Operating budget and existing vehicle repayments

Source checked 5 September 2026. These planning points explain how to prepare; lender requirements and regulatory obligations depend on your circumstances.

Your questions, answered.

Get clear on eligibility, paperwork and the next steps before you apply.

Ask a broker
Are you a lender or a broker?

We're a finance broker: we compare a panel of 80+ banks and nonbank lenders and arrange the finance that best fits your transport business.

Can I finance an older or high kilometre truck?

Often, yes. Lenders differ on truck age and kilometres, which is exactly why comparing 80+ of them helps, we match your unit to a lender comfortable funding it.

I'm a new owner operator, can I get finance?

Frequently, yes. Some lenders consider your industry experience and contracts alongside time in business. We present your deal to the lenders most likely to back a new operator.

Can you fund a whole fleet as well as one truck?

Yes. We arrange single unit deals through to fleet facilities, sized to how your operation runs and your repayment capacity.

How fast can a truck settle?

Decision and settlement timing depend on the lender, complete documents and any required asset checks. Your broker confirms the expected steps before you commit.

See how it worked
for other businesses.

View all case studies
Illustrative scene: A white 2025 Toyota HiAce long-wheelbase courier van with sliding side door open, a delivery driver loading a few parcels at an Australian industrial driveway. Not the actual customer or their asset.

$52,000 settled

A Toyota HiAce funded against a new delivery contract

Approved on the first lender enquiry and settled at a historical rate of 9.69%, allowing the new delivery run to begin on time.

Read case study
Illustrative scene: An accurate 2023 Kenworth T610 prime mover parked at a modest Australian interstate transport depot, conventional aerodynamic bonnet, Kenworth badge, white cab with sleeper, no trailer so complete truck visible in three-quarter view. Not the actual customer or their asset.

$310,000 settled

A Kenworth moved from rent-to-own into proper ownership

Approved on the first lender enquiry and settled at a historical rate of 9.59%, reducing the ongoing cost and moving the truck into proper business ownership.

Read case study
Illustrative scene: Australian logistics warehouse at the start of a shift: a labour-hire coordinator in a plain polo checking a tablet beside five warehouse workers in varied high-vis vests and work trousers, pallet racks and loading activity behind them. Not the actual customer or their asset.

$90,000 limit settled

A debtor facility kept 25 casual workers paid on time

Approved on the first lender enquiry and settled with a $90,000 limit and access to up to 85% of eligible invoices, allowing weekly payroll to continue without waiting for customers.

Read case study

Start building a smarter financial future.

Compare suitable options from 80+ lenders, get clear guidance from a dedicated broker and move from application to settlement with confidence.

  • 80+ lenders
  • No impact to your credit score
  • Dedicated broker support