Starting a Towing/Transport Business? Choose a SHIFTR

Why SHIFTR Is the Smart Way to Start Your Transport Business

If you’re launching a towing or vehicle transport business, or turning a side hustle into something serious, the first investment you make matters.

Instead of sinking $200K into a flat deck truck or piecing together borrowed gear, there’s a smarter, more flexible way to get started:

The SHIFTR car trailer: a professional, scalable trailer solution that gives you instant capability, without the overhead.

Why Tow Trucks Are a High-Cost Barrier

Starting with a traditional tow truck comes with serious limitations:

$150,000–$250,000+ up-front cost
Commercial license and operator certifications
Ongoing insurance, fuel, and maintenance
Limited flexibility in where and how it can be used

And if you start with a used truck, you’re likely inheriting repair costs, downtime, and stress. If you go new, the depreciation in year one alone could pay for a SHIFTR outright.

SHIFTR: A Smarter First Move

SHIFTR is purpose-built for the kind of work most new operators begin with:

Single vehicle pickups and drop-offs
Motorcycle transport (even multiple bikes at once)
Auction and dealer transfers
Customer delivery and service support

You can tow it with a ute or SUV, operate it solo, and use it for dozens of job types, all starting at just $11,995.

Impress From the First Job

One of the most powerful moments in any SHIFTR delivery is the first time you lower the deck using the wireless remote.

The trailer glides down to a 3-degree angle, touching the ground without ramps, noise, or stress.

It’s fast. It's smooth. And it looks incredibly professional.

Whether it’s a customer watching you load their pride and joy, or a bystander admiring your setup. The purpose built SHIFTR car hauler trailer makes a great impression.

That visual moment becomes part of your brand.

Built for Solo Operators Who Want to Look Sharp

Ground-level loading = safer and faster, even for low cars
Over-tyre tie-downs = no crawling, no damage
83" wide deck = fits wide-body vehicles, supercars, and race cars
Tow with what you already own, no special license
Minimal running costs = low insurance, no fuel bills, no major servicing
You’re in business, with the gear to prove it, without burying yourself in debt.

Why SHIFTR Beats the Tow Truck Model for Startups

Tow trucks are expensive to buy, expensive to run, and often overbuilt for the jobs you'll get early on.

SHIFTR gives you:

Lower risk
Faster ROI
More flexibility
Higher profit per job

And it does so with less overhead and more freedom, no special license, no diesel bills, no downtime waiting for parts.

Build a Business Around Opportunity, Not Overhead

Startups thrive when they can move fast, say yes to more jobs, and build client trust from day one. SHIFTR enables all of that.

Run solo
Handle diverse jobs
Look professional
Scale with demand

Engineered for Success, Backed by Experience

SHIFTR is built by the team behind Futura Trailers, a proven leader with over 5,000 trailers in the field.

You're not just buying a trailer, you’re investing in a platform that’s already working for professionals around the world.

Start Smart. Earn Fast. Grow Your Way.

Your first equipment investment should help you win jobs, not weigh you down.

SHIFTR is the right tool, at the right time, to get your business moving.