Direct Couriers operates throughout Australia and New Zealand providing both courier and taxi truck services for local same day deliveries, specialising in bulky, palletised freight, and ad hoc small parcel jobs.
Direct Couriers technology supports a seamless integration with Shippit allowing you to use either your own BYO account, or Shippit’s pre-negotiated rates.
Services available
Shippit express service level
Compatibility
Max dead weight | Max cubic | Max length |
<500 kg | <500 kg | <3 m |
See the carrier overview matrix for full compatibility, limitations, and restrictions.
Suitable for:
Apparel, clothing & footwear
Small consumer goods
Small homewares
Furniture
Heavy bulky freight or pallets
Consolidated freight (palletised)
Food and beverages
Alcohol
Dangerous goods
Surcharges
Charges that can be identified at the time of booking are included in the API quote, however additional surcharges may apply for undeclared goods, or special goods. For more information, see the surcharge matrix.
Insurance
Complimentary loss or damage insurance is included when booking with Direct Couriers through Shippit. Goods are covered up to a cost of $3000 AUD, please speak to your Shippit contact for full details and restrictions. Alternatively, you can enable Shippit Transit Protection to cover your orders for loss and damage.
Freight Profile
Freight type
Best fit for | Not suitable for |
✓ Cost effective express deliveries ✓ Bulky goods up to 500 kg and 3m length ✓ Pallets ✓ Cartons ✓ Medical ✓ Cartons
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Customer type
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Prohibited goods
Size and shape restrictions:
Nothing heavier than 500 kg dead weight
Nothing larger than 500 kg cubed
Nothing longer than 3.0 m
See full terms of carriage on the Direct Couriers site.
Activation
Direct Couriers technology supports a seamless integration with Shippit allowing you to use either your own BYO account, or Shippit's pre-negotiated rates.
To set up a BYO account, email [email protected] with your account information. Our team review your details, and usually get back to you in 1-3 business days. However, account activation for BYO can take 1-2 weeks to complete. If you use Shippit's rates instead, Direct Couriers can be activated within 1-3 business days.
Remember, you'll need approval from the carrier before shipping any dangerous goods, alcohol, fragile, or restricted items. Ensure you have this approval before contacting our team to configure your BYO account.