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Brisbane owner-operators, subcontractors and small-fleet operators are knocked back by banks, stalled in single-lender queues, and locked into single products by dealer finance. Whether you run Bruce Highway linehaul to north Queensland, cattle haul from the Darling Downs through Toowoomba, container drayage between Port of Brisbane and the Acacia Ridge intermodal, refrigerated runs to the Wacol and Crestmead DCs, or tippers and plant feeding the Cross River Rail and 2032 Olympic infrastructure pipeline.
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Your application goes to specialist transport lenders who assess freight income, asset value and trading history directly, in one structured submission with no multi-lender credit hits.
Every major Australian truck brand, financed through specialist lenders for prime ABN profiles.
N-series light, F-series medium, FV/FX/FY heavy rigids and Giga prime movers across distribution, refrigerated and vocational work.
300, 500 and 700 series for couriers, distribution, vocational and prime mover work across new and late-model dealer stock.
Canter, Fighter and Shogun models for last-mile, urban distribution and medium-duty interstate freight.
T-series, K-series, C-series and Australian-built models for linehaul, B-doubles and high-GCM line work.
FH, FM and FE series prime movers and rigids for interstate freight, refrigerated transport and waste contracts.
R-series and S-series prime movers for premium long-haul, refrigerated and bulk-haulage operators chasing fuel and uptime gains.
How refrigerated truck finance compares across the three places ABN holders can fund a refrigerated truck.
| Equifund, commercial finance specialist | Major bank | Dealer finance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who they lend to | Established ABN holders, sole traders to fleets, assessed on the business and the asset. | Prefers strong financials or PAYG strength, often backed by property. | Whoever is buying that brand at the desk, on a take-it-or-leave-it offer. |
| Income assessed | Freight, contract and BAS income. Low-doc for established ABNs, no full tax returns. | Full financials and tax returns usually required. | Limited, tied to the sale, not your wider business. |
| Lender choice | 80+ Australian lenders matched to your deal. | One bank, one credit template. | One or two aligned financiers only. |
| Rate & structure | Market-tested rate, with balloon and 3 to 7 year terms and extra repayments. | Standard products with limited flexibility. | Rate loaded with dealer margin, and high balloons that flatter the monthly but cost more. |
| Used, private & auction | New, used, ex-fleet, private-sale and auction all financed. | Restrictive on used, private and auction buys. | Usually the dealer's own stock only. |
| Deposit & security | $0 deposit for prime applications, secured on the refrigerated truck, not your home. | Deposit and often property security required. | Varies, frequently bundled with add-ons. |
| Pre-approval speed | Typically inside 24 to 48 hours. | 5 to 10 business days on average. | Fast at the desk, but the offer is fixed. |
A simple, secure online application, with honest advice from a Brisbane specialist you can trust.
No pressure. No hit to your credit score.
Tell us about your cold-chain operations and the refrigerated truck or trailer you are financing through our secure online form.
An Australia-based refrigerated truck finance specialist reviews your situation and walks you through the documents needed for the lender match.
You'll have a clear pre-approval often within 1 business day, with rate, term and repayment structure tailored to how your freight income actually flows.
Your specialist sources the strongest matched offer and coordinates settlement with the dealer, private seller or auction house.
Brisbane refrigerated truck finance settled across 80+ Australian lenders, from owner-operators to mid-size fleets. ACL 389328.
"Container drayage between Port of Brisbane and the Acacia Ridge intermodal doesn't read like standard freight to a bank. A non-bank lender that understood the wharf-to-rail movement took the deal. The side-loader has been running consistently since, and we have added a second wharf client this year."
"Five trucks for a contract starting at the new Wacol DC and the bank wanted property security across the whole order. The lender we ended up with took the DC contract as the asset case. The trucks were ready for the contract start and we have since picked up two adjacent runs to the same operator."
"Cattle haul from the Darling Downs through Toowoomba is steady work but seasonal. The bank kept treating it like standard freight income and pricing in a buffer that did not exist. A non-bank that understood the seasonality structured repayments accordingly. We have been able to add a second prime mover to cover peak."
"Tipper work on the Cross River Rail subcontract is steady but the head contractor pays on progress claims. Dealer finance would not match that to the repayment cycle. The lender we used structured the loan around how the site actually pays, and I have committed to a second project without overstretching."
"Six refrigerated rigids for a Crestmead DC fit-out and our bank wanted property security across the order. The lender that took the cold chain contract as the asset case let us keep the warehouse out of it. We have since picked up a second freezer contract on the same business basis."
"Container drayage between Port of Brisbane and the Acacia Ridge intermodal doesn't read like standard freight to a bank. A non-bank lender that understood the wharf-to-rail movement took the deal. The side-loader has been running consistently since, and we have added a second wharf client this year."
"Five trucks for a contract starting at the new Wacol DC and the bank wanted property security across the whole order. The lender we ended up with took the DC contract as the asset case. The trucks were ready for the contract start and we have since picked up two adjacent runs to the same operator."
"Cattle haul from the Darling Downs through Toowoomba is steady work but seasonal. The bank kept treating it like standard freight income and pricing in a buffer that did not exist. A non-bank that understood the seasonality structured repayments accordingly. We have been able to add a second prime mover to cover peak."
"Tipper work on the Cross River Rail subcontract is steady but the head contractor pays on progress claims. Dealer finance would not match that to the repayment cycle. The lender we used structured the loan around how the site actually pays, and I have committed to a second project without overstretching."
"Six refrigerated rigids for a Crestmead DC fit-out and our bank wanted property security across the order. The lender that took the cold chain contract as the asset case let us keep the warehouse out of it. We have since picked up a second freezer contract on the same business basis."
"Wanted a late-model used Kenworth B-double for the Pacific Motorway run between Brisbane and Sydney. The dealer's offer would have eaten the linehaul margin. A non-bank that understands the lane economics took the deal on the used spec without grinding the price. The refrigerated truck has been on the lane every week since."
"Brisbane to Cairns return on the Bruce Highway, twice a fortnight, same route eleven years. The bank still wants three years of full financials every time. The non-bank we got matched with took the two recent BAS quarters and the route history. Replaced the prime mover without losing a turnaround."
"Crane refrigerated truck for a tier-one builder on a Brisbane CBD project. Bank turnaround was not going to make first pour. A lender that scores on active contracts and operator experience took the deal. The refrigerated truck made the site and we have been on three more projects with the same builder since."
"Quad-axle dog trailer feeding aggregate to the Cross River Rail and the 2032 Olympic infrastructure sites is solid work if you have the gear. The bank queue ran into months. A non-bank read the contract and the route and got the trailer on the road. The contract has expanded and we are looking at a second trailer."
"Bought a 2019 Kenworth at the dealer auction for the Mount Isa to Brisbane refrigerated run. You have about a day to find the money or you forfeit the deposit. A non-bank had it sorted before the next pickup cycle, and the refrigerated truck has been earning since. Paying down toward the next one."
"Wanted a late-model used Kenworth B-double for the Pacific Motorway run between Brisbane and Sydney. The dealer's offer would have eaten the linehaul margin. A non-bank that understands the lane economics took the deal on the used spec without grinding the price. The refrigerated truck has been on the lane every week since."
"Brisbane to Cairns return on the Bruce Highway, twice a fortnight, same route eleven years. The bank still wants three years of full financials every time. The non-bank we got matched with took the two recent BAS quarters and the route history. Replaced the prime mover without losing a turnaround."
"Crane refrigerated truck for a tier-one builder on a Brisbane CBD project. Bank turnaround was not going to make first pour. A lender that scores on active contracts and operator experience took the deal. The refrigerated truck made the site and we have been on three more projects with the same builder since."
"Quad-axle dog trailer feeding aggregate to the Cross River Rail and the 2032 Olympic infrastructure sites is solid work if you have the gear. The bank queue ran into months. A non-bank read the contract and the route and got the trailer on the road. The contract has expanded and we are looking at a second trailer."
"Bought a 2019 Kenworth at the dealer auction for the Mount Isa to Brisbane refrigerated run. You have about a day to find the money or you forfeit the deposit. A non-bank had it sorted before the next pickup cycle, and the refrigerated truck has been earning since. Paying down toward the next one."
Straight answers to the questions Brisbane transport operators ask most.
We finance prime movers, rigid trucks, tippers, refrigerated units, B-doubles, trailers and specialty trucks across all major makes including Kenworth, Volvo, Mack, Iveco, Hino, MAN, Isuzu and Scania. New, used, demonstrator, dealer or private sale.
Pre-approval is typically inside 24 hours once you submit the form. Settlement timing then depends on the lender and asset details, with many Brisbane deals settling within a week of pre-approval.
No. Many of our lenders score the deal on freight income and asset value rather than requiring property security. Non-property owners regularly settle refrigerated truck finance through Equifund.
Not always. $0 deposit is available for prime applications, especially for established operators with active freight contracts. Other deals may require a deposit depending on the asset, the lender and the loan term.
Yes. We finance dealer purchases, private sales, auctions and end-of-lease buyouts. The refrigerated truck just needs to meet the lender's age and condition requirements.
Yes. Many Brisbane operators refinance to access a better rate, restructure repayments around their income cycle, release equity from the asset, or consolidate multiple refrigerated truck loans into one facility.
We have a panel of 80+ Australian lenders spanning major banks, specialist asset financiers and non-bank lenders that specifically understand freight income and transport assets. Your specialist matches your file to the right lender for the deal.
Yes. We regularly settle multi-truck deals for Brisbane fleets, often splitting the package across more than one lender to fit each asset's spec and your overall structure.
Yes. Prime movers, trailers, refrigerated units and combinations are all on the panel. Trailer security can be structured independently of refrigerated truck finance if that better suits the deal.
A chattel mortgage gives you immediate ownership of the refrigerated truck while the lender holds it as security. You claim GST upfront and depreciate the refrigerated truck for tax. It is the most common structure for established Brisbane owner-operators. A finance lease keeps the refrigerated truck on the lender's books with set monthly payments and an optional residual paid at the end of the term. Useful for fleet operators managing repayments against vehicle turnover. Your Australia-based refrigerated truck finance specialist will recommend the structure that suits your business and tax position. Read the full chattel mortgage vs finance lease comparison.
Freight income recognition is how a specialist lender reads income from freight invoices, contractor payments and transport activity rather than treating only PAYG salary as income. Bank credit templates often miss this. Specialist lenders price freight income accurately, which is why established Brisbane owner-operators frequently get approved on deals that mainstream banks decline.
Low-doc refrigerated truck finance is approval on a reduced documentation set, usually a Director declaration plus business activity statements or recent bank statements, rather than full financials. It is faster to process and common for established small-fleet operators in Brisbane who would rather not produce two years of full tax returns for a single asset purchase.
Pre-approval is a conditional finance approval issued before you commit to a refrigerated truck. It sets the maximum loan amount, indicative rate, term and repayment structure so you can negotiate with dealers, private sellers or auction houses on solid ground. Equifund pre-approvals are typically issued within 24 hours of form submission.
An Australian Credit Licence (ACL) is a licence issued by ASIC permitting a business to engage in credit activities under the National Consumer Credit Protection Act. Equifund holds Australian Credit Licence 389328. Working with an ACL holder is a baseline regulatory protection for the borrower and a baseline trust signal for any Australian finance provider.
Yes. Road train prime movers, dollies and cattle crate trailers for Darling Downs, Mount Isa, Charleville and far-western Queensland cattle haul are routinely financed through specialist transport lenders on our panel. Lenders understand stock movement seasonality and structure repayments accordingly.
Yes. Tippers, concrete agitators, low loaders and plant for subcontractors on Cross River Rail, Brisbane Metro and the 2032 Olympic infrastructure projects are financed through lenders who understand head-contractor progress-claim payment terms and tier-one subcontract structures.
Equifund finances every major commercial asset class for prime ABN profiles, from utes and trailers to excavators, tractors and yellow goods, backed by 80+ lenders.
Three quick steps. An Australia-based refrigerated truck finance specialist gets back to you the same business day.
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