Can a Truck Actually Pay for Itself? What to Work Out Before You Sign Truck Finance
Every week, someone walks into a broker’s office convinced the truck will pay for itself. Sometimes it does. But for a growing number of owner-drivers in Australia, 2026 is proving that the maths only works when you have actually done it. At Riverwalk Finance, we arrange truck finance for operators who go on to build […]
Chattel Mortgage for Trucks: How It Works in Australia
Buying a truck is one of the biggest financial decisions an owner-driver or transport business will make. A chattel mortgage is the most common way Australian businesses fund that purchase — and for good reason. From the moment you sign, the truck is yours. You own it outright, operate it under your own name, and use it […]
How to Finance Your Second Truck as an Owner-Operator
Getting your first truck financed was one thing. You were building a case from scratch — a relatively new ABN, a few BAS statements, and a lot of optimism about what the work ahead would generate. Financing your second truck is a different conversation entirely, and in most ways, a better one. If you have been making […]
First Truck Finance for New Owner-Operators – From Employee Driver to $12K/Week in 90 Days [Step-by-Step Blueprint]
Every employed truck driver has had the thought at some point: What if I just ran my own truck? It’s not an idle daydream. For linehaul drivers operating Sydney–Melbourne corridors, experienced owner-operators consistently generate $10,000–$12,000 per week in gross revenue — sometimes more. The hard part isn’t the driving. It’s knowing exactly how to move from a weekly wage to owning […]