How dry hire works
Dry Hire Trucks is an Australian directory, not a broker. You find the right truck, then deal with the depot directly.
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Search the directory
Filter by vehicle category, state, licence class, payload and daily rate. Listings show the specifications the depot has supplied, so you can judge whether a vehicle suits the job.
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Shortlist and compare
Save vehicles to your account and compare rates, minimum hire periods and what the depot includes before you speak to anyone.
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Enquire direct with the depot
Send one enquiry with your dates and requirements. It arrives in the supplier's dashboard, and you deal with the depot directly.
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Pick up or mobilise to site
The supplier handles licence checks, insurance and the handover, and can quote float delivery to site. Dry hire means you supply the operator and fuel.
Frequently asked
- What does dry hire mean?
- Dry hire means renting the truck or vehicle without an operator. You supply the operator and fuel; the supplier supplies a registered, insured and maintained machine.
- What licence do I need?
- Utes and 4.5t GVM trucks can usually be driven on a car licence. Above that you generally need LR, MR or HR for rigids, and HC or MC for combinations. Each listing states the class required.
- Do you list mine-spec vehicles?
- Yes. Suppliers can flag vehicles prepared to typical site access requirements — beacons, whip flags, reflective chevrons, isolation switches and fire equipment. Confirm the exact site standard with the depot before you mobilise.
- Does it cost anything to enquire?
- No. Dry Hire Trucks is free for hirers. Enquiries go straight to the depot and you agree terms with them directly.
- How do suppliers get listed?
- Suppliers create their own account, complete a depot profile and add their vehicles. A depot is reviewed by our team before its listings appear in the directory. Vehicle details, availability and rates are supplied and maintained by the depot.