Business Details
38 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Heavy Haulage & Oversized Transport Services
Established in 1988, Independent Equipment Transport is a family-owned and operated heavy haulage specialist based in Geelong's port precinct. With over 35 years of experience in transporting oversized and heavy machinery across Australia, we combine deep industry knowledge with a commitment to regulatory compliance. Our team manages all aspects of complex transport projects, including permits, route planning, and hazard mitigation, ensuring safe and timely delivery nationwide. Servicing all states and territories, we understand border-specific regulations and maintain a 24/7 operational capability to meet urgent client needs.Our expertise spans critical sectors including mining, construction, and maritime industries, handling equipment ranging from earthmoving machinery to specialized piling rigs. By maintaining rigorous safety standards and investing in specialized equipment, we deliver reliable solutions for projects of any scale, from single-item transports to multi-load engineering projects. Our reputation as a competitive industry leader is built on consistent delivery of cost-effective, client-focused transport services that exceed industry benchmarks.
Services
Heavy Haulage
Over Dimensional Transport
Earthmoving Equipment Transport
Mining Equipment Transport
Piling Equipment Transport
Wharf Services
Cranes Transport
Forklifts & Reach Stackers Transport
Engineering Solutions
Specialised Projects
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of specialized experience in heavy haulage transport
- Our family-owned business maintains 24/7 operational capability nationwide
- We handle complete project management including permits and route planning
- Our team understands cross-border regulatory requirements in all states
- We specialize in transporting complex equipment mining, construction, and maritime sectors
Services
Heavy Haulage
Specialised transportation of oversized and overweight machinery across Australia. Our service handles complex cargo requiring regulatory compliance and route planning. Clients benefit from our 35-year expertise in safely delivering industrial equipment nationwide.
Earthmoving Equipment Transport
Nationwide relocation of earthmoving machinery including excavators, bulldozers, and graders. We manage all logistical aspects including permits and hazard mitigation. Our 24/7 service ensures timely delivery of construction equipment to project sites.
Mining Equipment Transport
Specialised transport solutions for mining industry equipment including crushers, screens, and plant components. We handle challenging loads requiring specialized planning. Our cross-border regulatory expertise ensures smooth transportation across Australia.
Piling Equipment Transport
Transport of piling rigs and associated equipment with comprehensive route planning. We manage physical hazards like low bridges and power lines. Our service includes complete logistical coordination for piling equipment relocation.
Wharf Services
24/7 transport solutions for port and maritime equipment including out-of-gauge containers and ship components. We handle break bulk cargo and rolling freight. Our Geelong base provides strategic port precinct access for efficient wharfing industry support.
Questions
What types of heavy equipment can you transport?
We transport cranes, earthmoving equipment, mining machinery, piling rigs, forklifts, reach stackers, and specialized industrial equipment Australia-wide.
Do you handle regulatory compliance for transport?
Yes, we manage all permits, route planning, and regulatory requirements across Australian states and territories for oversized loads.
Are your services available nationwide?
We provide heavy haulage services to all Australian states and territories with specialized cross-border transport expertise.
What safety measures do you implement?
We conduct comprehensive hazard assessments, plan safe routes, and coordinate vehicle escorts to ensure secure transportation of oversized loads.
Can you handle urgent transport requirements?
Our 24/7 operational capability allows us to manage emergency transport needs with rapid response and execution.
How do you handle complex transport projects?
We provide end-to-end project management including permits, route planning, hazard mitigation, and coordination of specialized equipment and personnel.
