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Heavy Haulage and Oversize Transport from Brisbane, Darwin and Townsville

Depth Logistics provides heavy haulage and oversize transport for out-of-gauge cargo that is too wide, long, high or heavy for standard freight, anywhere in Australia. We run it from our Depth Defence Logistics Centres (2DLCs) in Brisbane and Darwin and our depot in Townsville, with prime movers rated up to 140t, low loaders, dollies and drop deck widener trailers. We have moved oversize military and mining equipment up to and including an M1A2 Abrams tank, and our own oversize escort pilot vehicles keep every move in-house. We handle loads up to 100 tonnes and arrange the NHVR and state road-authority permits and route planning for you.

For general freight, container cartage and secure van transport, see our Road Transport page.

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What we move

  • Military vehicles and equipment, up to and including an M1A2 Abrams tank
  • Mining equipment and other overdimensional machinery
  • Oversize loads that are wide, long, high or heavy (out-of-gauge cargo)
  • Oversize cargo travelling with explosives or dangerous goods requirements, under our dangerous goods transport qualifications and explosive transport licence

We handle loads up to 100 tonnes. Oversize dimensions (width, length and height) are assessed per job, so contact us with your load details.

Our heavy haulage fleet by location

Heavy haulage – Brisbane

  • 4 x 8 low loaders fitted with container pins
  • 4 x 4 low loaders fitted with container pins
  • 2 x 8 dollies
  • 2 x 4 dollies
  • Extendable trailers with 3-way container pins
  • Prime movers rated up to 140t
  • B-double super tilt trailers with winches and container pins on the A and B trailers
  • Drop deck widener trailers fitted with ramps and 3-way container pins
  • Oversize escort pilot vehicle
  • Road train dollies

Heavy haulage – Darwin

  • 4 x 8 low loader fitted with container pins
  • 2 x 8 dolly
  • Prime movers rated up to 140t
  • Drop deck widener trailers fitted with ramps and 3-way container pins
  • Oversize escort pilot vehicle
  • Road train dollies
  • Hire of a Kalmar RT240 rough terrain reach stacker

Heavy haulage – Townsville

  • 4 x 8 low loaders fitted with container pins
  • 4 x 4 low loaders fitted with container pins
  • 2 x 8 dollies
  • 2 x 4 dollies
  • Extendable trailers with 3-way container pins
  • Prime movers rated up to 110t
  • Oversize escort pilot vehicle cover
  • B-double super tilt trailers with winches and container pins on the A and B trailers
  • Drop deck widener trailers fitted with ramps and 3-way container pins
  • Road train dollies

In-house oversize escort pilot vehicles

We run our own wide load (oversize) escort pilot vehicles and security escort cars, so we never need to hand your load to an outside escort company. Keeping every service in-house lets us deliver discreetly and keep your cargo movements as confidential as possible. Every truck is GPS tracked for safety, security and better operations.

Oversize escort pilot vehicle cover is available from Brisbane, Darwin and Townsville.

NHVR accreditation and permits

We are National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) accredited, with NHVR registration number NHVAS416379.

Depth Logistics arranges the permits for you. We handle NHVR and state road-authority oversize and overmass permits, plus route planning, as part of every heavy haulage job.

Security for defence and sensitive oversize cargo

Depth Logistics is a Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) member. We are also members of the Transport Asset Protection Association (TAPA), our 2DLCs comply with Class C Facility Security Standards, and we are ITAR compliant. Our road freight team is made up of experienced civilians and Australian Defence Force (ADF) veterans. All drivers hold MSIC cards, and most hold Department of Defence personal security clearances, DCAC cards and airport security clearances. We carry freight to and from any port or military base in Australia.

Oversize cargo by sea

When oversize cargo needs to go by sea, we can help:

Heavy haulage in Brisbane

Our Brisbane 2DLC is at 8 Culya St, Pinkenba QLD 4008. The Brisbane fleet includes prime movers rated up to 140t, 4 x 8 and 4 x 4 low loaders, dollies, extendable trailers, drop deck widener trailers, road train dollies and our own oversize escort pilot vehicle. Regular routes run to Toowoomba, Dalby, Gladstone, Mackay, Townsville and Darwin.

Call the Brisbane office on 07 3054 4670

Heavy haulage in Darwin

Our Darwin 2DLC is at 31 Muramats Rd, East Arm NT 0822. The Darwin fleet includes prime movers rated up to 140t, a 4 x 8 low loader, a 2 x 8 dolly, drop deck widener trailers, road train dollies and an oversize escort pilot vehicle, plus a Kalmar RT240 rough terrain reach stacker for hire. Regular routes include Darwin to Katherine, Townsville and Brisbane.

Call the Darwin office on 08 8911 1216

Heavy haulage in Townsville

Our Townsville depot is at 16 Mackley St, Garbutt QLD 4814. The Townsville fleet includes prime movers rated up to 110t, 4 x 8 and 4 x 4 low loaders, dollies, extendable trailers, drop deck widener trailers, road train dollies and oversize escort pilot vehicle cover. Regular routes run to Cairns, Mackay, Brisbane and Darwin.

Call the Townsville office on 07 4401 5611

Heavy haulage enquiries

Contact our heavy haulage team

Call your nearest office, or reach us any hour on the 24-hour line.

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Frequently asked questions

It is cargo that is too wide, long, high or heavy to travel as standard freight. Depth Logistics moves it on low loaders, dollies, extendable and drop deck widener trailers, with our own oversize escort pilot vehicles.

Depth Logistics provides heavy haulage from its Depth Defence Logistics Centre at 8 Culya St, Pinkenba QLD, with prime movers rated up to 140t, low loaders, dollies, drop deck widener trailers and an oversize escort pilot vehicle. Call 07 3054 4670.

Depth Logistics runs heavy haulage from its Depth Defence Logistics Centre at 31 Muramats Rd, East Arm NT, with prime movers rated up to 140t, a 4 x 8 low loader, drop deck widener trailers, road train dollies and an oversize escort pilot vehicle. Call 08 8911 1216.

Depth Logistics runs heavy haulage from its Townsville depot at 16 Mackley St, Garbutt QLD, with prime movers rated up to 110t, 4 x 8 and 4 x 4 low loaders, dollies, drop deck widener trailers and oversize escort pilot vehicle cover. Call 07 4401 5611.

Yes. We have the credentials and capability to move oversize military equipment up to and including an M1A2 Abrams tank. Depth Logistics is a DISP member and ITAR compliant, and our drivers include security-cleared ADF veterans.

Yes. We operate our own oversize escort pilot vehicles and security escort cars, so the whole move stays in-house and confidential.

Yes. Depth Logistics is National Heavy Vehicle Regulator accredited, NHVR registration number NHVAS416379.

We handle loads up to 100 tonnes. Oversize dimensions are assessed per job, so contact us on 07 3054 4670 with your load details.

Yes. Depth Logistics arranges NHVR and state road-authority permits and plans the route for you.

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