Linehaul & Interstate Freight
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.
Whatever linehaul truck your load needs, look to the DSE fleet
Turn to us for Tautliners
More cargo capacity, convenient side curtain loading, single or mez trailers, strong freight security, the highest strength-to-weight pallet ratio, and maximised transport efficiency. If your load needs Tautliners, talk to DSE.
Choose flattops for flexibility
If you need to move a tough, large or awkwardly sized load, get it to the destination with a DSE flattop (also called 'Open') truck to ensure super-efficient loading and unloading. If a flattop is for you, call us today.
Renowned exhibition freight expertise
If you're organising an exhibition anywhere in Australia, talk to DSE. We're proud to have worked with most exhibition organisers, helping to ensure the show goes on. Call us for a quote today.
In construction? We've got you covered.
DSE's partner network includes a number of renowned construction professionals, so we're excellently placed to help with cross docking and delivery across all your sites. To keep things on-point onsite, call DSE.
Need it there now?
Many trucking companies will wait until there's a full load before starting the engine, but DSE doesn't. So if your load is less-than-truckload (LTL), we've got your back. Talk to DSE about a quote today.
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. Sending fewer than ten pallets? See interstate pallet freight.
Specialist, expertly maintained trucks enable a truly customised service!
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Excellence in Maintenance
Laser-Focus on Efficiency
FAQ
Transit times, pallet rates, consolidated services and more — and if your question isn't here, call us on 1300 660 644.
Can you help me with container movements?
We do not transport containers on the rail however we can complete your interstate container movements.
What is a consolidated Service?
A consolidated service is like a parcel company, collecting from multiple customers from multiple locations, bringing it back to a sorting location and completing deliveries to multiple locations.
My interstate pallet delivery point doesn’t have a forklift, what can I do?
Simply ensure we know this on booking, and we will make sure that final leg from the consolidated hub to delivery is completed with the correct vehicle.
My interstate pallet delivery is being delivered to a residential address, is this okay?
This will depend on a lot of factors; the biggest factor is access for a large truck. If your delivery is going to a metro area, the advantage of using DSE Transport is we have access to all size vehicles, so if the area can only accommodate a small vehicle, we can pick it up from the consolidation yard and deliver it to you, this is a separate service.
Does DSE Transport have pallet rates?
For interstate and country movements, Yes. For metropolitan deliveries we do not currently offer this for casual pallets. However, we do have some contacts with special arrangements.
What is the transit time for a full load?
If the booking is 10 pallets or more, we would complete your job with a dedicated linehaul delivery, if collected in Sydney today it would be in Brisbane or Melbourne the following business day. Please note that while we aim to have your delivery at a set time for you, this is dictated by the driver, his fatigue and traffic. Full transit times are provided on booking.
What is the transit time for a pallet service?
If your booking is 1 – 9 pallets, this transit time does depend on the service you select, express is made priority and will be delivered the following business day ex Sydney to Melbourne or Brisbane, however express is 20% more expensive. General service would have your pallet arriving 2 to 3 days ex Sydney to Brisbane and Melbourne. Full transit times are provided on booking.
Does DSE Transport complete regional/country Australia deliveries?
Yes, all our offices also cater for your dedicated trucks into regional Australia. We also do have ability to move your pallet movements in regional areas in a consolidated service, please note consolidation service to these areas are using a trusted transport partner.
Pick your lane: pickup, delivery and transit for each run
One page per direction, with the depot at each end, what we carry and how long it takes.
Sydney to Melbourne transport
About 880 km. Next business day on a dedicated truck or express pallets.
Sydney to Melbourne →Melbourne to Sydney transport
About 880 km. Next business day on a dedicated truck or express pallets.
Melbourne to Sydney →Sydney to Brisbane transport
About 920 km. Next business day on a dedicated truck or express pallets.
Sydney to Brisbane →Brisbane to Sydney transport
About 920 km. Next business day on a dedicated truck or express pallets.
Brisbane to Sydney →Melbourne to Brisbane transport
About 1,680 km. 2 business days on a dedicated truck or express pallets.
Melbourne to Brisbane →Brisbane to Melbourne transport
About 1,680 km. 2 business days on a dedicated truck or express pallets.
Brisbane to Melbourne →Townsville to Sydney transport
About 2,050 km. 3 business days on a dedicated truck or express pallets.
Townsville to Sydney →Sydney to Perth transport
About 3,930 km. 5 business days on a dedicated truck or express pallets.
Sydney to Perth →Sydney to Canberra transport
About 290 km. Next business day on a dedicated truck or express pallets.
Sydney to Canberra →Melbourne to Adelaide transport
About 730 km. Next business day on a dedicated truck or express pallets.
Melbourne to Adelaide →Sydney to Adelaide transport
About 1,375 km. 2 business days on a dedicated truck or express pallets.
Sydney to Adelaide →Adelaide to Sydney transport
About 1,375 km. 2 business days on a dedicated truck or express pallets.
Adelaide to Sydney →Related services
Bulk Trucks
Capacity, reliability, affordability — high-volume haulage up to B-Doubles and 34 pallets.
Learn more →Taxi Trucks
A driver and a truck, at your service, as needed — the smarter choice for point-to-point freight.
Learn more →Customised Services
Trucks set up for your freight: dedicated fleets and processes.
Learn more →Get to grips with long-distance freight
Four short reads on how interstate freight works and when it beats the alternatives.
What linehaul is, and who actually uses it
A plain-English explanation of how long-distance freight moves around the country, and the reliability, price and flexibility it buys you.
Read the guide →Interstate or local — which service you need
The differences in distance, purpose and scheduling between the two, so you can pick the right one for each consignment.
Read the guide →Why supply chains lean on scheduled long-haul
What these services cover, when to reach for them, and the part they play in keeping Australian freight moving.
Read the guide →How planned routes keep freight on time
A look behind the scenes at the set schedules and fixed routes that make long-distance delivery predictable.
Read the guide →Get it there with DSE
Since 1994. If your business moves freight between the capitals, call our team on 1300 660 644.
Quotes within 30 minutes during business hours (Mon–Fri, 6:30am–6:00pm).