Interstate Freight Transport Information Sheet
Looking to get your freight transported interstate? We transport many types of freight, including:
- Interstate boat and jetski transport
- Interstate car transport
- Interstate caravan transport
- Interstate truck and van transport
On this page, you’ll learn:
- How our 6-Step interstate freight transport process works.
- What you will need to supply for interstate freight transport.
- How to prepare your freight for interstate freight transport.
For information about boats and jetskis, read our Interstate Boat and Jetski Transport Information Sheet.
Interstate Freight Transport Services: The 6-Step Process
- Get your interstate freight transport quote from us, either by requesting it online or by phoning (03) 9768 3434.
- Complete and submit your interstate freight transport order form – and we’ll schedule your interstate transport services and assign a driver.
- One of our professional staff members will contact you to organise your freight pick-up time and date.
- The person releasing the freight completes and signs a freight condition report; a copy of which travels with the freight.
- The driver calls 12-24 hours in advance to notify you of freight’s arrival. The freight is inspected upon reaching its destination and prior to its release.
- The person receiving the freight signs our consignment note; a copy of which is left with that person.
Interstate Freight Transport: What You’ll Need To Supply.
- Someone to attend the condition assessment and sign the paperwork.
- Someone to receive the freight at its destination (either you or an agent) and sign the paperwork.
- A set of freight keys.
- Any operational instructions, such as freight alarm instructions.
- Sufficient fuel so that the freight can be driven on and off the carrier.
- A list of any existing mechanical issues.
- Contact details so that we and/or our driver can contact you while your freight is in transit.
Please note: Steering, brakes, tyres and other core componentry of your freight needs to be fully functional for ease of movement on and off carriers.
Interstate Freight Transport: Preparing Your Freight For Transportation.
- Clean your freight prior to pickup so that an accurate condition assessment can be completed. (Some people like to take photos for their records which we encourage.)
- Your freight will need to be supplied with inflated tyres, a charged car battery, fuel and necessary other fluids and documented mechanical issues (as appropriate).
- Please remove or tuck away the following: Antennaes, Roof Racks, Side Mirrors, Radio Faceplates, and other speciality items, such as Spoilers.