Custom trucker caps with your logo

Our custom trucker cap range covers mesh back, foam front, 5 panel, 6 panel, flat peak, camo and kids' styles, all embroidered, printed or patched with your logo. Listed prices start from about $3 per cap, and your final price depends on the style, the quantity and the decoration.

Send us your logo, the quantity and the date you need them. We'll come back with options, pricing and a free digital proof, and we deliver Australia-wide.

Choosing a trucker cap

Listed prices are lower-end "From" prices in our range in November 2026 and usually apply to larger quantities. Your quote shows decoration, setup and freight. See our main custom caps page for cotton and sports styles.

Mesh back or foam front

A trucker cap has a solid front and a mesh back. The mesh lets heat escape, so truckers suit hot weather, outdoor work and summer events better than a full cotton cap.

Most truckers have a structured cotton or polyester front, which holds embroidery and patches well. Foam front truckers have a soft, light front with a retro look. They're cheaper and print well, but foam marks easily and doesn't suit embroidery.

Fit, peak and closure

Most trucker caps close with a plastic snapback, which adjusts to most head sizes. A curved peak gives a classic look, and a flat peak gives a streetwear look.

A 5 panel trucker has one front panel with no centre seam, which gives a clean space for a wide logo or a patch. A 6 panel trucker has a seam down the centre front and a deeper, more structured fit. High-profile caps sit taller on the head, and low-profile caps sit closer.

Adding your logo to a trucker cap

• Flat embroidery suits most structured fronts. It looks premium and lasts well.
• Patches are popular on truckers. Woven, rubber and leather-look patches suit detailed logos and give a retail feel.
• Screen printing and transfers suit foam fronts and full-colour designs.
• A second logo can go on the side, the back above the strap, or under the peak.

Embroidery needs your logo turned into a stitch file first, which is usually a one-off setup cost. Very small text can blur in stitching, so we may suggest a simplified version. A vector file (AI, EPS, PDF or SVG) is ideal. If you only have a JPG or PNG, we can usually redraw it.

Prices and quantities

The price per cap falls as the quantity goes up, because setup costs are spread across more units. Each extra decoration position or patch adds to the price, which we show on your quote. When you request a quote, ask where the next price break sits.

Minimum quantities vary by style. Ordering for a small team? Tell us the quantity anyway. Some styles go lower than their usual minimum, and printed transfers usually cost less to set up than embroidery on a short run.

Timing your order

Standard turnaround is 10 to 14 business days from proof approval. Fully custom truckers, with your own colours, mesh, labels or a woven patch, are made to order overseas, so they take longer and need higher quantities. Rush jobs are quoted on request.

Ordering in four steps

1. Send us your logo, the quantity, the date you need them and where they're going.
2. We'll come back with trucker cap options and pricing that fit your budget and timing.
3. Approve your free digital proof. Nothing goes into production until you do.
4. We produce your order and deliver it Australia-wide, including split deliveries to several sites.

Crest has supplied branded merchandise to Australian businesses, schools, clubs and events for over 30 years, so we can tell you which styles our clients reorder and which ones to avoid.

Trucker caps for crews, brands and events

Trades and mining crews wear trucker caps because the mesh back stays cooler on site. Breweries, cafes, surf and outdoor brands sell them as merchandise, often with a patch. At festivals and outdoor events, a trucker is a giveaway people put on straight away. Rural businesses, fishing clubs and agricultural shows order camo and earth-tone styles.

For more sun cover on outdoor crews, compare truckers with wide brim and bucket hats. Our guides to branded headwear styles and headwear for outdoor work teams compare the options.

Ordering with other products

Trucker caps are often ordered with t-shirts and work polo shirts for a matching look, or with stubby holders and drink bottles for summer events. See the full headwear range for beanies, bucket hats and visors.

Custom trucker cap FAQs

What's the minimum order for custom trucker caps?

Minimum quantities vary by style. Check the listing, or ask us when you request a quote.

Is embroidery or a patch better on a trucker cap?

Embroidery suits simple logos on a structured front. A patch suits detailed logos and gives a retail look. We'll recommend an option for your logo.

Can you embroider a foam trucker cap?

Foam fronts are usually printed rather than embroidered, because stitching can tear the foam. Choose a structured front if you want embroidery.

Do trucker caps fit everyone?

Most trucker caps have a snapback closure that adjusts to fit most adult heads. Kids' sizes are available in some styles.

Can you match our brand colours?

We can match embroidery thread and printed logos to your Pantone colours. Caps come in each supplier's stock colours, and fully custom colours are possible on made-to-order runs, with higher minimums and a longer lead time.

How long do custom trucker caps take?

Standard turnaround is 10 to 14 business days from proof approval. Made-to-order caps take longer, and rush jobs are quoted on request.

Can I get a sample first?

Tell us when you send your brief, and we'll confirm what's available, what it costs and how long it adds to the timeline.

How much does delivery cost?

Freight depends on the quantity, the weight and where it's going. It's shown on your quote before you approve anything.