Truck transport in South Africa costs R10 to R29 per km depending on truck size, plus a once-off base fee. A mini van runs about R10 per km, a 1 ton bakkie R12, a 1.5 ton truck R14, a 4 ton truck R21 and an 8 ton truck R29, with the driver included in every rate.
Get an instant quote| Vehicle | Local rate | Long distance rate | Base fee | Typical load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini van | R10 per km | from R8 per km | R400 | Boxes, a couch, small loads |
| 1 ton bakkie | R12 per km | from R8 per km | R500 | Fridge, bed, bachelor flat |
| 1.5 ton truck | R14 per km | from R9 per km | R600 | 1 to 2 bedroom flat |
| 4 ton truck | R21 per km | from R11 per km | R1 000 | 2 to 3 bedroom house |
| 8 ton truck | R29 per km | from R14 per km | R1 400 | Large house, bulk stock |
Your price is the base fee plus the distance multiplied by the per-km rate. The base fee covers getting the vehicle and driver to you; the per-km rate covers the trip itself. Fuel, the driver and goods-in-transit cover are all included, so the quoted price is the price you pay.
Per-km rates drop on longer trips. A 1 ton bakkie that costs R12 per km across town runs closer to R8 per km on a long distance corridor like Johannesburg to Durban, because the base fee and loading time are spread over more kilometres.
Take the base fee for the vehicle, then add the distance multiplied by the per-km rate. For example a 30 km trip with a 1 ton bakkie is R500 base plus 30 x R12, about R860. QikTruck's quote form does this calculation instantly for your exact addresses.
34 ton side tipper and superlink rates are negotiated per contract and load, usually through freight brokers. For loads that fit on an 8 ton truck, QikTruck's R29 per km local rate (from R14 per km long distance) with a driver included is usually far cheaper than contract freight.
Owner-drivers on QikTruck earn a share of the same per-km rates: the platform brings the trips and handles quoting, so you do not need to set your own rates. Register your bakkie or truck to see trip offers in your area.
Fuel is always included. On long distance routes the quote includes the standard toll route; your driver confirms the route with you before the trip.