Australian-owned · Launching 2026
Freight that works for both sides.
Drover is Australia's freight platform for shippers and carriers. Book, manage and track loads in one place. Shippers pay before pickup, Drover holds the funds, and carriers are paid when delivery's confirmed.
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What Drover is
Australia's freight platform for shippers and carriers.
For the carriers who haul the work and the shippers who need it moved. Australian-owned. Launching nationwide in 2026.
One place for the job.
Booking, documents and proof of delivery live together. Less chasing across emails, spreadsheets and phone calls.
Paid on delivery.
Shippers pay before pickup, so carriers can see it's paid before they roll. Once delivery's confirmed, carriers are paid to their bank within seconds, weekends included, where banks support instant payments.
Dispute resolution.
Futile pickups are sorted in Drover while the payment stays held, so you're not left out of pocket when it isn't your fault.
Our partners
The right people, in your corner.
We partner with specialists who know the freight industry so you have access to more than just payments.
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From the blog
What we're thinking about.
- CarriersFactoring
Freight Factoring Alternatives for Australian Carriers in 2026
Factoring advances cash against unpaid invoices, but the real cost sits in fees, recourse and lost customer control. The freight factoring alternatives Australian carriers are weighing in 2026, and what actually closes the payment gap.
27 July 2026
- CarriersIndustry
Why Cash Flow Is Breaking Australian Carriers in 2026
Diesel doubled, super hit 12% and customers still take 90 days to pay. How Australia's carrier cash flow crisis built through 2026, and how Drover closes the gap.
10 July 2026
- LaunchCarriers
Welcome to Drover
If you've spent any real time in Australian freight, you know the feeling. Here's what we're building, and why.
1 July 2026
FAQ
Common questions.
How do payments work?
You add the job in Drover at your agreed rate, and Drover issues the invoice to your customer in your business name. Your customer pays up front, before pickup, into the payment details on the invoice. Drover holds the payment against that load and releases it to your bank once delivery's confirmed.
When do I get paid?
When your customer confirms delivery. Once released, funds land in your bank within seconds, weekends included, where your bank supports instant payments.
Can I pay on terms?
Not at launch. We're working with a finance partner so shippers can apply for time to pay, and we'll share details before that feature launches.
How much does Drover charge?
2.5% + GST per load, or $5 + GST, whichever is greater, calculated on your ex-GST rate. Early access carriers pay 1.25% + GST for 6 months after launch, or $5 + GST, whichever is greater. Free to join, no subscription and no setup fee.
When does it launch?
We're launching Drover in 2026. Join the waitlist for early access. Carriers and shippers can both join. Early access pricing applies to carriers on every client they invoice.
