Two Men and a Truck

Two Men and a Truck: local and interstate moving in Australia

Two Men and a Truck is an Australian moving services company that, according to its own presentation, has been operating for over 35 years. It began as a family business in the backyard of a suburban home in Cammeray, Sydney, and has grown into a national company with a fleet operating in major cities and regions across the country. The firm presents itself as a member of the Australian Furniture Removers Association (AFRA), the body that regulates and supports the moving industry in Australia.

Moving services for homes and businesses

The company offers comprehensive residential and commercial relocation services. Its catalogue includes local moves, office moves, interstate moves, personalised packing and unpacking, junk removal, box sales, storage and insurance. For long-distance moves, the company states that its fleet can transport entire homes and offices across eastern Australia within 48 hours, with routes such as Sydney–Melbourne, Sydney–Brisbane and Melbourne–Brisbane. These moves require a full inventory of goods to plan the relocation accurately.

Packing, materials and delicate items

The packing service includes protection of fragile items using boxes, mobile wardrobes, bubble wrap, paper, blankets and special wrapping, at no extra cost according to the company's information. The materials are designed to move objects of different textures, shapes and sizes. 100% recyclable boxes and packing materials are also offered for those who prefer to pack themselves. For complicated items such as pianos, the company notes that it first assesses the volume and potential difficulties — stairs, narrow hallways or large furniture — and does not rule out removing a window if necessary to get the instrument out.

Storage and insurance coverage

Two Men and a Truck offers flexible short- or long-term storage options, tailored to each client's budget and needs, with the possibility of taking out insurance for goods while they remain in its custody. Regarding protection during the move, the company distinguishes two types: Premium Cover, a blanket first-loss policy designed for those who want to cover all their goods without specifying each item, and Choice Cover, in which the client selects which objects to insure and for what amount. Both can cover goods in transit, theft, water damage, fire and explosion. The company warns that home and contents insurance typically does NOT cover goods during loading or unloading of a vehicle or container, which is where the highest risk lies.

Booking process and pricing

The process described by the company begins with an online quote request, with no obligation. A representative then contacts the client to finalise details and gather more information; next, additional services are chosen — insurance, boxes, storage, etc. — and informative follow-up is maintained until the moving date. Payment is made once the move is complete and bank transfers, debit and credit cards and Zip payments are accepted. The company states that it does not apply hidden costs or charge depot to depot, but rather flat hourly rates plus a call-out fee. As a reference, the site indicated local rates from $190 per hour, including GST, with a free one-time call-out fee, although the company itself notes that the final price depends on the size of the move, the distance and the extras chosen.

Presence and operational scale

The company states it has more than 85 trucks and 150 removalists in Australia, although other figures on its own website put the fleet at 90 trucks and the team at 300 people. It serves both major cities and regional areas and lists an extensive range of locations with moving services in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Newcastle, the Central Coast and the Sunshine Coast. The company also maintains a blog with moving guides and tips.