The Story of an Adelaide Original: SA Taxi Trucks Since 1948

Written By Lauren Kennedy

Some businesses come and go. Others become part of the fabric of a city. For more than seven decades, SA Taxi Trucks has been helping South Australians move homes, transport goods, and get the job done—earning a reputation as one of Adelaide’s most trusted transport services.

Where It All Began

The story of SA Taxi Trucks begins in 1948, when the late Perry Jones founded the company on The Parade in Norwood. At the time, Adelaide was growing rapidly after the war, and businesses and households needed reliable transport services to move goods across the city.

Recognising this need, Perry established what would become South Australia’s first taxi truck transport service, offering a practical solution for businesses and individuals who needed flexible freight and delivery options.

What started as a small operation quickly built a reputation for dependability, hard work, and genuine customer service—values that remain at the core of the company today.

A Family Business Built on Service

More than 75 years later, SA Taxi Trucks is still proudly family-owned and operated, continuing the legacy that Perry Jones began. Today the business remains within the Jones family and is run by Sharon Lepore, who has carried forward the same customer-first philosophy that helped establish the company in the first place.

The company’s long-standing motto, “At Your Service,” reflects the approach that has guided the business since its earliest days: reliable transport backed by friendly, personalised service.

Growing with Adelaide

Over the decades, SA Taxi Trucks has evolved alongside the city it serves. What began as a simple taxi truck service has grown into a comprehensive transport and logistics provider, offering services including:

  • Furniture removals

  • Taxi truck deliveries

  • Courier services

  • Crane trucks and tailgate trucks

  • Piano and specialty item removals

  • Warehousing and logistics

From single-item deliveries to full household relocations and commercial transport, the company has helped thousands of South Australians move what matters most.

An Adelaide Icon

Longevity in business rarely happens by accident. It comes from consistency, trust, and strong relationships within the community.

For more than seven decades, SA Taxi Trucks has been part of everyday life across Adelaide—supporting families moving house, businesses relocating offices, and trades needing reliable transport solutions.

Many customers have used the company across multiple generations, a testament to the reliability and service that has defined the brand since 1948.

Looking to the Future

While transport technology and logistics have changed dramatically over the years, the foundation of SA Taxi Trucks remains the same: experienced drivers, dependable service, and genuine care for customers’ belongings.

As Adelaide continues to grow, SA Taxi Trucks remains committed to serving the community with the same values it started with more than 75 years ago.

Lauren Kennedy