2-Tonne Van
For cartons, smaller consignments, metropolitan deliveries and regular multi-drop routes.
- Up to 3 standard pallets
- Hydraulic tailgate
- Suited to frequent metro work
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Permanent Vehicle Hire & Dedicated Transport for Distribution Centres
Dedicated vehicles and professional drivers for daily, weekly and long-term transport requirements across Brisbane and South East Queensland.
Ontime Haulers provides permanent vehicle hire and dedicated transport solutions for distribution centres, warehouses, manufacturers, retailers and commercial businesses across Brisbane and South East Queensland. If your business requires reliable transport capacity every day, an ongoing vehicle arrangement can provide greater consistency and control than booking individual jobs as freight becomes available. We match the vehicle and driver combination to your freight volumes, delivery requirements, operating hours and approved delivery locations, subject to availability.
What we offer
- Dedicated vehicle and professional driver for agreed operating periods
- Daily, weekly and long-term transport arrangements
- Run sheets planned around dispatch times and delivery locations
- Vehicle size matched to payload, pallet volume and site access
- Tailgate and electric pallet jack options on suitable vehicles
- Each arrangement scoped to the operation and subject to availability
Vehicle sizes
Dedicated vehicles matched to your operation
The right vehicle depends on your daily freight volume, pallet count, payload, delivery sites and access. We scope the combination with you and confirm availability before the arrangement begins.
4-Tonne / 8-Pallet Truck
For daily pallet movements, warehouse transfers and planned retail distribution rounds.
- Up to 8 standard pallets
- Curtain-side access
- Hydraulic tailgate
12-Tonne / 14-Pallet Truck
For larger distribution rounds, commercial sites and receivers without a loading dock.
- Up to 14 standard pallets
- Hydraulic tailgate
- Electric pallet jack
Semi-Trailer
For high-volume freight movements between distribution centres, warehouses and commercial sites.
- High-volume capacity
- Tautliner access
- Subject to site access and availability
Dedicated transport vehicles for your business
Every distribution operation has different requirements. A smaller retail network may need a van or rigid truck, while a high-volume distribution centre may require several rigid trucks or semi-trailers operating to planned schedules.
Allocated capacity
A suitable vehicle and driver are allocated to your operation for the agreed schedule, rather than booked one consignment at a time.
Consistent operations
A regular driver can learn your freight, loading procedures, sites, customers and delivery sequence.
Planned run sheets
Collections, multi-drop routes, delivery windows and proof-of-delivery requirements are agreed with your team.
Capacity that can evolve
We can review vehicle size and operating patterns as your freight profile changes, subject to fleet availability.
Transport support for distribution centres
Dedicated transport can connect your distribution centre with stores, warehouses, commercial customers and approved delivery sites on a repeatable schedule.
Warehouse-to-store distribution
Planned replenishment runs from a distribution centre or warehouse to retail stores, branches and customer locations.
Multi-drop delivery rounds
One vehicle follows an agreed drop sequence, helping your dispatch team plan loading and daily cut-offs.
Distribution centre transfers
Regular palletised and carton freight movements between approved warehouses, depots and commercial premises.
Site-ready equipment
Tailgate trucks and electric pallet jacks can support sites without loading docks or forklifts where access is suitable.
Benefits of permanent vehicle hire
An ongoing arrangement is designed for predictable, recurring freight. Occasional or urgent deliveries may be better suited to General Service, Express, Hot Shot or Taxi Truck Hire.
Reliable capacity
Plan dispatch around an agreed vehicle schedule instead of arranging separate transport for each movement.
Operational familiarity
A regular driver can become familiar with site access, loading processes, paperwork and customer requirements.
Right-sized fleet
Use the vehicle that fits the freight and access requirements without owning and maintaining a commercial fleet.
Clear accountability
One transport team coordinates the run, delivery records and operational communication with your dispatch staff.
Scalable support
Review the run pattern, vehicle size or number of vehicles as demand changes, subject to availability.
Professional presentation
Professional drivers represent your business at stores, warehouses, commercial sites and approved delivery locations.
How dedicated vehicle hire works
- 1
Share your requirements
Tell us the freight type, pallet or carton volume, payload, operating hours, run frequency, delivery locations and site access.
- 2
Confirm the transport plan
We recommend a suitable vehicle-and-driver arrangement, agree the run sheet and complete any required site briefing, subject to availability.
- 3
Operate and review
The agreed runs begin with proof of delivery, operational communication and periodic reviews as your requirements change.
- 1
Share your requirements
Tell us the freight type, pallet or carton volume, payload, operating hours, run frequency, delivery locations and site access.
- 2
Confirm the transport plan
We recommend a suitable vehicle-and-driver arrangement, agree the run sheet and complete any required site briefing, subject to availability.
- 3
Operate and review
The agreed runs begin with proof of delivery, operational communication and periodic reviews as your requirements change.
Service area
Permanent vehicle hire is available for suitable operations based in Brisbane and South East Queensland. Regional requirements are assessed individually because route distance, operating hours and vehicle availability vary.
Brisbane
Dedicated metro runs can be planned around your warehouse, distribution centre, stores and commercial receivers.
South East Queensland
Suitable recurring routes across the wider region are scoped around the actual origin, destinations and daily operating window.
Regional requirements
Regional and longer-distance operations are reviewed individually. We do not assume metro and regional routes have equal transit times or capacity.
Industries we serve
Distribution centres
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Warehousing
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Manufacturing
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Retail
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Wholesale distribution
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Industrial suppliers
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Tyre distribution
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Commercial operations
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Why choose Ontime Haulers
The same standards apply to every job — urgent courier work, palletised freight, dedicated fleet hire or large-scale distribution.
50+ vehicles on the road
50+ vehicles on the road, backed by 50 more partner vehicles for peak demand.
Documented quality systems
Consistent processes behind every booking, pickup and POD.
Safety-first operations
Health and safety practices applied on every site we enter.
GPS tracking
Live vehicle tracking and real-time consignment status.
Tailgate rigid trucks
Hydraulic tailgates on all rigid trucks, so no forklift is needed at either end.
Electric pallet jacks
Fast, safe ground-level handling on every rigid truck.
Experienced drivers
Uniformed, inducted drivers who know commercial freight sites.
Commercial freight specialists
Tyres, pallets, machinery and oversized consignments daily.
Queensland-wide network
Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Wide Bay, Western Downs and Northern NSW.
Our service process
- 1
Request a quote
Send pickup, delivery, weight and pallet count — our team aims to quote within minutes during business hours.
- 2
Confirm booking
Approve the rate and we lock in the vehicle, driver and time window.
- 3
Pickup
The right vehicle arrives — tailgate rigid trucks, vans for hand-unload freight, or semi-trailers for dock or forklift sites.
- 4
Live tracking
Follow your consignment in real time through our tracking portal.
- 5
Proof of delivery
Signed, time-stamped POD returned electronically after delivery.
- 6
Invoice
Pay per job, or run it on a monthly account with consolidated invoicing.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is an ongoing arrangement that allocates suitable vehicle-and-driver capacity to your business for an agreed daily, weekly or long-term operating pattern, subject to availability and the requirements of the work.
A delivery booking covers an individual consignment. Permanent vehicle hire provides recurring transport capacity to an agreed run sheet, so regular movements do not need to be arranged one by one.
We can provide vehicle-and-driver arrangements from vans and light vehicles through rigid trucks to larger combinations, subject to vehicle availability and the requirements of the run. Tell us your payload, pallet volume and site access and we will confirm what we can supply.
Vehicle type and size, operating hours, days required, payload and pallet volume, how the freight is loaded and unloaded, route and travel requirements, site access and any operational requirements such as proof of delivery or inductions.
Yes. Suitable work includes warehouse-to-store distribution, multi-drop delivery rounds, transfers between approved commercial facilities and recurring customer deliveries.
Yes, subject to the route, operating requirements, suitable vehicle and driver availability. Regional requirements are assessed individually because travel times and operating conditions vary.
We aim to supply a relief driver briefed on your run sheet and site requirements so the run continues, subject to driver availability on the day.
Yes. Run sheets are reviewed regularly and we can look at resizing the vehicle or adding capacity as your volume changes, subject to availability.
Choose permanent vehicle hire for recurring, planned transport capacity. Taxi Truck Hire is a day-hire facility for one-off or occasional requirements, generally with an 8-hour minimum and a 4-hour minimum only when exceptionally pre-arranged.
Need a dedicated vehicle for your business?
Tell us about your freight volumes, operating hours, delivery locations, vehicle requirements and site access. Our team will scope a dedicated transport arrangement for your operation, subject to availability.