Founded with a simple philosophy almost 100 years ago.
We always deliver.



Find out more about the one-man, one-truck beginnings of our company and how we have grown into the trusted same day freight company we are today.

Founded in 1921 by Albert John Tutill, and the humble beginnings of a single 1918 Model T Ford truck, the hands on, customer service focused culture passed down by Albert has flowed through the family. 100 years and 5 generations later, with an impressive fleet of vehicles, the great great grandsons of Albert John Tutill are most proud, after all these years, of being able to offer that same superb service with a smile.

We have hit a few milestones along the way.



  • Albert John Tutill started the business in 1921 with a 1918 Model T Ford.
  • Arthur John Tutill joined in 1933 at the age of 21.
  • Regular work involved carting goods off the wharf
  • 1955 First brand new truck was purchased a Austin 4 ton Van.
  • 1959 First Truck in the “Tutill Green” colour scheme that we still have today.
  • Doug Tutill started in 1960.
  • John Tutill Senior started in 1964.
  • 1965 First curtain sider Truck.
  • Fleet compromised of 15 trucks in the early 70’s.
  • John Tutill Junior started 1985 (4th Generation).

  • Neil Bowman started 1985.
  • First 8 wheeler purchased 1998.
  • First Crane Truck 2002.
  • Fleet expanded from 20 trucks in 2000 to 40 trucks in 2010.
  • Jack Tutill Joined in 2013 (5th Generation).
  • Bryn Tutill Joined in 2016 (5th Gen).

A.J. Tutill & Sons Ltd



You need same day deliveries of freight around Auckland and we supply that service with a smile.

Find out more about the Tutill story.
Auckland City has a rich history and we are proud to be a part of it.

When we say we are a family business, we mean it.