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, your first investment matters.
Instead of sinking serious capital 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 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 real limitations:
- High upfront cost
- Special licences and operator certifications
- Ongoing insurance, fuel, and maintenance
- Limited flexibility in how and where it can be used
If you start with a used truck, you’re likely inheriting repair costs, downtime, and stress. If you go new, depreciation alone can be significant in the first year.
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 across a wide range of job types, with a starting price of $17,995 NZD.
Impress From the First Job
One of the most powerful moments in any SHIFTR job is the first time you lower the deck using the remote.
The trailer lowers smoothly to ground level, no ramps, no noise, no stress.
It’s quick, controlled, and looks professional.
Whether it’s a customer watching you load their vehicle or someone seeing your setup for the first time, that moment builds trust.
It 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-the-tyre tie-downs, no crawling, no damage
- 2050 mm wide deck fits wide-body vehicles, performance cars, and race builds
- Tow with what you already own, no special licence required
- Minimal running costs, low insurance, no fuel bills, no major servicing
You’re in business with the right equipment, without taking on unnecessary risk.
Why SHIFTR Beats the Tow Truck Model for Startups
Tow trucks are expensive to buy and run, and often overbuilt for early-stage work.
SHIFTR gives you:
- Lower risk
- Faster return on investment
- More flexibility
- Higher profit per job
All with less overhead and more control, no diesel costs, no complex servicing, no downtime waiting on specialised parts.
Build a Business Around Opportunity, Not Overhead
Startups succeed when they can move fast, take on a range of jobs, and build trust early.
With SHIFTR, you can:
- Run solo
- Handle diverse work
- Present professionally
- Scale as demand grows
Engineered for Success, Backed by Experience
SHIFTR is built by the team behind Futura Trailers, with over 5,000 units in the field worldwide.
You’re not just buying a trailer, you’re investing in a platform already proven by professionals.
Start Smart. Earn Fast. Grow Your Way.
Your first equipment investment should help you win jobs, not hold you back.
SHIFTR is the right tool at the right time to get your business moving.