Local Transport Services
in Melbourne
Tell Us What Needs Moving, Not Which Truck
Local transport covers the everyday movement of machinery, materials and equipment around Melbourne and regional Victoria. Site deliveries, supplier pickups, yard transfers, plant relocations and the ongoing runs that keep a project supplied.
Most people ringing about transport do not know which truck they need, and there is no reason they should. Describe what has to move and where it has to go, and we will work out the vehicle.
The Job Is the Move, Not the Vehicle
Booking transport should not require you to understand tray lengths, tonne-meter ratings or crane mounting positions. Simply tell us what is being moved, its approximate weight and dimensions, whether it has wheels, whether a forklift is available and what access is like at both addresses. We will select the right vehicle, whether that is a self-loading crane truck, tilt tray, standard tray truck or float for a larger or oversize load. Transport is available across Melbourne, Geelong, Bacchus Marsh and Western Victoria. Send us the load details and the two addresses.
How We Work
Five things that shape the service:
Vehicle selected for the load. We match the truck to what is being moved rather than sending whatever is in the yard that day.
Self-loading where needed. Crane and tilt tray units load and unload themselves, so no forklift or second machine is required at either end.
Ongoing runs supported. Regular deliveries, scheduled site supply and recurring plant movements arranged on standing terms rather than quoted individually.
Metro and regional coverage. Melbourne suburbs, the western corridor and regional Victoria, with interstate arranged where required.
One point of contact. Transport, lifting, permits,s and crew coordinated by the same people rather than split across suppliers.
How We Work
Five things that shape the service:
Vehicle selected for the load
Self-loading where needed
Ongoing runs supported
Metro and regional coverage
One point of contact
What We Move
Construction Materials and Steel
Steel sections, trusses, frames, timber packs, sheeting and building supplies delivered from suppliers and fabricators to site.
Machinery and Plant
Excavators, bobcats, forklifts, compactors and site machinery relocated between yards, sites, workshops and hire depots.
Containers and Site Facilities
Shipping containers, site sheds, offices, amenities and storage units delivered, repositioned and collected at project end.
Equipment and Access Machines
Scissor lifts, boom lifts, generators, compressors, pumps and hire equipment moved between sites and depots.
Mechanical and Electrical Plant
Air conditioning units, switchboards, tanks, pumps and services equipment delivered to site and placed where required.
Landscaping and Rural Supply
Pavers, rock, sleepers, tanks, fencing and rural materials delivered onto properties with no unloading equipment of their own.
Call us now at 0457 000 637.
How it Works
How it Works
Start with what it is and where it needs to go.
Start with what it is and where it needs to go.
Describe the load
What it is, roughly what it weighs, its dimensions, whether it has wheels, and what loading equipment exists at each end.
Describe the load
What it is, roughly what it weighs, its dimensions, whether it has wheels, and what loading equipment exists at each end.
Vehicle matched and quoted
Truck selected, loading method confirmed, access checked at both addresses, and a quote issued with travel and any permits itemized.
Vehicle matched and quoted
Truck selected, loading method confirmed, access checked at both addresses, and a quote issued with travel and any permits itemized.
Booking scheduled
Collection and delivery windows agreed, site contacts confirmed, inductions arranged where required, and permits lodged if applicable.
Booking scheduled
Collection and delivery windows agreed, site contacts confirmed, inductions arranged where required, and permits lodged if applicable.
Collected and delivered
Load collected, restrained, transported, and unloaded at the destination. Docket signed and any documentation provided on completion.
Collected and delivered
Load collected, restrained, transported, and unloaded at the destination. Docket signed and any documentation provided on completion.
What You Ge Get With Every Job
Six things included as standard:
Licensed operators. Drivers hold the correct license class and equipment tickets, and handle loading and restraint at both ends.
Access confirmed first. Street width, driveway access, ground conditions, overhead services, and unloading arrangements checked before booking.
Load restraint handled. Chains, straps, gates and restraint arranged to meet load restraint requirements for road transport.
Insured freight. Comprehensive and public liability cover in place, with carrier’s liability confirmed for the goods being moved.
Permits where required. Oversize approvals, road occupancy nd traffic management arranged where the load or site demands it.
Delivery windows respected. Site inductions, retail trading hours, council restrictions and access windows worked around rather than ignored.
What You Get With Every Job
Six things included as standard:
Every Lift Meets Safety Standard
What counts as local transport?
Rates depend on crane size, hire duration, travel distance and whether you need wet or dry hire. Because our Frannas drive themselves to most metro sites, you often avoid float charges completely. Call 0457 000 637 for an accurate, obligation-free quote the same day.
I do not know which truck I need. Can you still quote?
A Franna lifts a load and drives it across the site without outriggers or set-up time. Typical jobs include machinery relocation, steel erection, roof truss installation, concrete panel work, container placement and general construction lifting.
Do you provide loading equipment, or do I need a forklift?
Yes. Standard hire is wet hire, which includes a licensed, experienced operator. Dry hire is available for approved clients with appropriately ticketed personnel.
Can you handle regular or scheduled runs?
All Melbourne metro suburbs, plus Geelong, Bacchus Marsh, Melton, Werribee, Ballarat, Caroline Springs, Maidstone and the wider Western Victoria region. Our Maddingley depot keeps travel time and cost down for every client.
Is the freight insured?
The 20T is the most compact, ideal for tight access and general lifting. The MAC 25T adds capacity and stability for medium to heavy lifts. The AT 40 is the largest pick and carry crane in the range, built for heavy steel, plant and equipment.
Can you work around site delivery windows?
Absolutely. With articulated steering, a compact frame and no outriggers, a Franna operates in narrow laneways, congested sites and factories with limited head height where a slewing crane cannot set up.
Do you do interstate transport?
For most Melbourne and Geelong jobs, we can mobilize the same day or next morning, subject to availability. We operate 24/7, so urgent lifts and night works are never a problem.
Is there a minimum booking?
Site address, load weight and dimensions, lift or carry distance, access details, ground conditions and your preferred date. Photos and drawings help us confirm the right crane first go.
What does local transport cost in Melbourne?
Site address, load weight and dimensions, lift or carry distance, access details, ground conditions and your preferred date. Photos and drawings help us confirm the right crane first go.
Which areas do you cover?
Site address, load weight and dimensions, lift or carry distance, access details, ground conditions and your preferred date. Photos and drawings help us confirm the right crane first go.
0457 000 637
Open 24 hours
25 Rowsley Station Rd, Maddingley VIC 3340
Contact Us
Our depot at 25 Rowsley Station Rd, Maddingley VIC 3340 sits directly on the Western Freeway, which is a real advantage for transport work. Runs into the metro area and back out to regional Victoria happen on a route built for heavy vehicles, so time on the road stays productive rather than stuck in suburban traffic. Maidstone is short-haul, high-frequency work. Suppliers, fabricators and industrial premises sit close together, and the deliveries that come out of them go to sites across the inner west. Access is usually the constraint rather than distance, which makes self-loading vehicles worth their cost.