Road Freight & Transport Services
To get your goods to any corner of Australia with dedicated trucks as swiftly, securely and cost efficiently as you can, talk to DSE for the right mix of vehicles, infrastructure, contacts and expertise. Whatever your load size, however far it has to travel, we'll make it happen. Perfectly.
From scheduled linehaul, to dedicated parcel trucks, to customised truck services on-demand…
…DSE Transport has the full suite of road freight services, ready to roll.
Linehaul & Interstate
Linehaul between the capitals, every weekday.
If your load needs to cross a border, DSE Transport runs linehaul services to all capital cities, plus many rural and regional destinations around Australia.
Learn more →Bulk Trucks
Capacity. Reliability. Affordability.
There’s only one thing you need to look for in a bulk transport company if your shipments need multiple trucks delivering to multiple locations, and that’s good old fashioned expertise, established over many years in managing large scale transport logistics.
Learn more →Customised Services
Trucks set up for your freight.
From small loads taking the scenic route, to big loads going around the houses, if the load does not fit a standard truck, our team will work out how to carry it.
Learn more →Parcel Trucks
Dedicated parcel trucks, with a promise.
The parcel truck industry is a vast market place, with huge variances in price points, standards of service and speeds of delivery offered by many suppliers. One way you can be sure your parcel trucks arrive in the fastest, most cost-efficient way possible, is to talk to DSE about our dedicated parcel fleet.
Learn more →Home Delivery & Returns
If your business does home delivery, send it with DSE.
Whatever your business delivers, from small low-cost knickknacks to large expensive tech, the delivery company you use is representing your brand (and your chances of repeat business) at one of the most crucial time points in your customer’s journey. How fast it gets there, the condition in which it arrives, the care and consideration shown by the delivery team…
Learn more →Taxi Trucks
A driver and a truck, at your service, as needed.
If you need to get your goods from one point to another, taxi trucks are the smarter choice. You get a truck and a driver, whether that be a regular service, a one off or as needed.
Learn more →Choose the vehicle that's right for you
Parcel
1–2T Vans, 1–6T Pans
- 1–2T Vans can carry between 1–3 pallets
- 1–4T Pans can carry between 3–6 pallets
- 6T Pans can carry between 5–10 pallets
Light Rigid
1–2T Flats, 1–2T Utes
- 1–2T Flats can carry 3–6 pallets
- 1–4T Pans can carry between 2–3 pallets
Medium Rigid
4–8T
- 4T can carry 6–8 Pallets
- 6T can carry up to 10 pallets
- 8T can carry up to 12 pallets
Heavy Rigid
10–14T
- 10T can carry between 12–14 pallets
- 12T can carry between 12–14 pallets
- 14T can carry between 12–16 pallets
Semi Trailer
Semi trailers, B-Doubles
- Semi trailers can carry 22–24 pallets
- B-Doubles can carry up to 34 pallets
Furniture Removals
30–60 cubic
Crane Trucks
8T – Semi
- 8T can carry up to 7m lengths
- 12T can carry up to 9m lengths
- Semi can carry up to 13.5m lengths
*This is a guide only as there are many configurations of vehicle sizes, accessories and capacity. Please get in touch with us for more information.
Not sure which service is most suitable for you?
FAQ
Answers to the questions our team hears most — and if yours isn't here, call us on 1300 660 644.
Can I talk to you now?
Sure — give us a call on 1300 660 644 or any of our branch phone numbers — you’ll find every office listed on our contact page.
What is a dedicated hire?
It is a driver that completes one job at a time, the job could be simply point A to B or multiple pickup/deliveries for the day, however long that is, the driver is only carrying your product.
When do next day bookings close?
For local freight DSE Transport do not consolidate freight, our core delivery is dedicated hire, so once we collect your freight, we direct deliver your freight. Therefore, you can book your transport requirements as required with no time closures.
What size truck do I need?
Our taxi truck sizes and pallet configurations page shows the standard weight and pallet limits for each truck. If that doesn’t answer your question, give us a call.
I need a furniture team, can DSE Transport help?
We certainly work with manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers; providing a suitable truck, driver, offsider and equipment to complete home deliveries and store to store refurbs, however we do not complete house relocations for residential moves.
Can DSE Transport work in with my delivery time slot?
Yes, on booking let us know all the information, we will help you work out the best time to have the driver collect your freight to ensure we make the booking slot.
Why charge fuel levy?
Fuel is a considerable portion of the total costs associated with providing a road transport service. DSE Transport uses the Australian Institute of Petroleum indexes when calculating the fuel levy.
Can I book my job online?
Customers are supplied with access to our online portal, in here customers can see all past and future jobs, along with making new bookings. Customers can also view electronic runsheets, related photos, paperwork along with the ability to view your rates, invoices, and statements.
My product is not standard freight, it is longer, higher, not able to be put on pallet, can you help me?
Absolutely, give us all the information, photos, dimensions, and we will work out how to move it with you.
What is Demurrage?
In all fixed price jobs, demurrage is something that is a condition all quotes, simply put is a fixed price covers the drive time plus an agreed allowance for loading and unloading, and your quote states that allowance. However, if there is additional time at pickup or delivery locations(s) the additional time is likely to be charged. We do communicate all delays, so you are always aware prior to this happening.
Get it there with DSE
Since 1994. Call our team on 1300 660 644.
Quotes within 30 minutes during business hours (Mon–Fri, 6:30am–6:00pm).