What areas does Brisbane Oversize Haulage cover?
We cover Brisbane and South East Queensland only — including the Port of Brisbane, Acacia Ridge, Ipswich, Logan, Yatala, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba, Caboolture and the Redlands. We don't run a statewide location farm and we don't service Bundaberg, Cairns, Townsville, Mount Isa or Roma.
What counts as an oversize or OSOM load?
A load is oversize when it exceeds standard dimension limits — typically width over 2.5 metres, height over 4.3 metres, or significant rear overhang. OSOM (Over-Size Over-Mass) loads also exceed mass limits and need a National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) access permit, a route survey and usually a pilot escort plan.
Do you organise permits and pilot escorts?
Yes. We arrange NHVR access permits, route surveys, bridge and pavement rating checks where needed, and the pilot escort plan sized to the load's width, height and mass. For the largest OSOM moves we coordinate traffic management and police escort. Permit lead time often governs when a move can travel, so we book early.
What trailer do I need for my load?
It depends on the load's weight, width, length and height. Low loaders suit most earthmoving plant and over-height items; extendable drop decks suit long structural steel and precast; platform floats with dollies and steerable rears suit heavy transformers and mining modules. We confirm the right trailer against your dimensions and weight when you request a quote.
How are indicative rates calculated?
Indicative rates (dated September 2026) reflect typical low-loader day and kilometre bands for SEQ, plus permit, pilot and fuel-levy variables. They are a planning guide only — not a quote and not a guarantee. Your final price depends on the exact load, route, permit requirements, escort numbers, timing and fuel levy at the time. Request a quote for a firm indication.
How much notice do you need for an oversize move?
It depends on the permit and escort requirements. A straightforward oversize move may need a few days' notice; an OSOM move with a route survey, bridge rating check and multi-pilot plan can need one to two weeks or more. We'll tell you the realistic lead time when you request a quote.
Can you pick up from the Port of Brisbane?
Yes. We regularly collect imported transformers, mining equipment and project cargo from the Port of Brisbane, scheduled to the vessel discharge and wharf lift window, and move it out via the Gateway Motorway corridor with the required permits and escorts.
Do you provide pilot escort services directly?
Pilot escort is a thin bridge to a specialist partner at brisbanepilotescort.com.au. We plan and book the pilot escort as part of your move; for standalone pilot escort requirements we'll point you to the specialist.
Are the indicative rates and information on this site legal advice?
No. All indicative information on this site — rates, dimensions, permit thresholds and escort requirements — is provided as a planning guide only and is not legal advice. Final route, permit and escort suitability is assessed per load against current regulations and the specific cargo and route.
How do I get a quote?
Use the quote form on any page or the full form at /quote/, or call 0489 953 607. Tell us the load type, dimensions, weight, and the pickup-to-delivery route. We'll come back with the right trailer, the permit plan and an indicative rate.
Still have questions?
Call us or send a quote request with the details of your move.