The problem
Retail stores running out of stock mid-fitment because the courier is late.
Scheduled daily runs with locked delivery windows so stock lands before the workshop opens.
Service
Queensland Tyre Distribution Specialists
Specialist tyre logistics for wholesalers, distributors and retailers across Queensland.
Tyre logistics is our strongest niche. We move tyres for wholesalers, distributors, retailers and fitment centres every day — passenger, light truck, 4WD, truck, agricultural, large agricultural, OTR and industrial tyres — on every route we run across our five pricing zones in South East Queensland and Northern NSW.
What we offer
- Passenger, light truck, 4WD, truck, AG, large AG, OTR and industrial tyres
- Tyres loaded loose and hand-stacked — no pallets or cages needed
- Tyre freight carried on every route we service, across Pricing Zones 1–5
- Scheduled contract runs and multi-stop retail replenishment
- Store-to-store transfers and wholesale-to-dealer deliveries
- Major tyre brands carried for wholesale and retail networks
How it works
- 1
Book
Get an instant price with Quote & Book, or call, email or WhatsApp us.
- 2
Collect
The right vehicle arrives at your warehouse or supplier.
- 3
Deliver
Tyres are hand-unloaded at the store or workshop, with proof of delivery returned.
- 1
Book
Get an instant price with Quote & Book, or call, email or WhatsApp us.
- 2
Collect
The right vehicle arrives at your warehouse or supplier.
- 3
Deliver
Tyres are hand-unloaded at the store or workshop, with proof of delivery returned.
Tyre categories we move
Every tyre class needs different handling, restraint and deck space. We carry all of them.
Passenger tyres
High-volume car and SUV tyres, hand-stacked for fast multi-store replenishment.
Light truck & 4WD tyres
LT and 4WD tyres for fitment centres, 4WD specialists and retail stores.
Truck tyres
Heavy commercial truck and bus tyres for fleet workshops and tyre service providers.
Agricultural tyres
Tractor and implement tyres delivered to rural dealers across our regional zones.
Large AG & OTR tyres
Large agricultural and off-the-road earthmover tyres with dedicated deck space and suitable restraint. Tell us sizes and weights when booking.
Industrial tyres
Forklift and industrial equipment tyres for materials-handling dealers and workshops.
How we load and carry tyres
Tyres travel loose and hand-stacked. That fits more tyres per vehicle, avoids the cost of pallets, and lets drivers unload by hand straight into a store or workshop.
Loose, hand-stacked loading
Tyres are stacked by hand in the vehicle and restrained for the trip, then hand-unloaded at the receiver.
No pallets or cages required
Send tyres as they are. Just tell us the tyre count and sizes so we can size the vehicle.
Heavy and oversized tyres
Large AG and OTR tyres may need a forklift or other equipment at pickup and delivery. Confirm site equipment when you book.
Mixed loads
Passenger, LT and truck tyres can travel together on the same run to multiple stores.
Where we deliver tyres
Tyres go everywhere our network goes — across all five pricing zones in South East Queensland and Northern NSW.
Brisbane & metro
Daily runs to tyre stores, fitment centres and workshops across Brisbane East, North, South and West.
Coast & near-regional
Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Caboolture Bribie, Beaudesert, Toowoomba and Tweed Heads Murwillumbah.
Regional QLD & Northern NSW
Dalby, Gympie, Warwick, Ballina Lismore, Bundaberg, Kingaroy, Roma, Stanthorpe, Casino Kyogle and more.
Transit times
General Service is overnight for most zones; some regional zones take around 2 business days. Hot Shot is available anytime for urgent tyres, subject to vehicle and driver availability.
Common tyre-transport headaches we solve
The problem
OTR and agri tyres damaged in transit from poor restraint.
Tyre cages, load bars and drivers trained to handle bead-to-bead, not just palletised freight.
The problem
Sites without a forklift refusing bulk deliveries.
Our rigid trucks run hydraulic tailgates and electric pallet jacks, so most sites don't need a forklift.
Pricing considerations
Tyre transport is priced on volume, distance and service level. There is no per-tyre surcharge — we quote by consignment.
Get a tailored quote- Service tier
General Service is the cheapest per unit; Express same-day and Hot Shot carry an urgency premium.
- Volume
Contracted daily runs unlock the lowest per-drop rates vs. ad-hoc jobs.
- Tyre type
Passenger and light truck stack tightly; OTR and agri need dedicated deck space.
- Delivery zone
Metro Brisbane and Gold Coast are cheapest; Western Downs, Wide Bay and Northern NSW add line-haul.
Case study
National tyre wholesaler — SE QLD retail network
Challenge
Missed morning fitments across 14 stores because ad-hoc couriers weren't arriving before 9 am.
Solution
We put on a dedicated daily regional run with a pre-8 am arrival window across the retail footprint.
Result
On-time delivery lifted from 82% to 99%+ and the client cut emergency Hot Shot spend by ~60% inside a quarter.
Industries we serve
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.
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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.
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Proof of delivery
Signed, time-stamped POD returned electronically after delivery.
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Invoice
Pay per job, or run it on a monthly account with consolidated invoicing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. We carry agricultural, large AG and OTR tyres. For the largest tyres, tell us sizes and weights and confirm forklift access at both ends when you book.
Yes. Express Same-Day applies when pickup and delivery are both in eligible Zone 1 or Zone 2 suburbs, booked by 9:00 AM. Hot Shot is available anytime for urgent tyres, subject to vehicle and driver availability.
Yes. Daily contracted runs with dedicated vehicles are one of our most popular services.
We carry freight for most major passenger, commercial and OTR tyre brands on behalf of wholesalers, distributors and franchise retail networks. We're a transport provider, so we move whatever brand is on your dock.
Most tyres are loose and hand-unloaded, so usually not. Our rigid trucks also have hydraulic tailgates. Large AG and OTR tyres may need a forklift. For semi-trailer or B-double loads, a forklift or loading dock is needed at the receiving end.
Yes — we carry tyres on every route across our five zones. General Service is overnight for most zones; some regional zones take around 2 business days.
No. We carry tyres loose and hand-stacked, which fits more per load and lets drivers unload by hand at the store.
No account is required for one-off jobs — you can quote and book online. Regular tyre distributors usually open a monthly account for consolidated invoicing and locked-in run schedules.
Need reliable freight transport?
Contact Ontime Haulers today for a competitive quote or book your transport online. Our team can tailor a solution for urgent courier work, palletised freight, dedicated fleet hire or large-scale distribution.