Metro Freight Service Deliveries
Key aspects of Mainfreight Metro freight services include
- Same day deliveries
- Next day delivery
- Daily hire
- Hourly hire
- Business to consumer (B2C)
- Management services allocate the accurate vehicle to suit your/any specific freight transport requirements
- Dedicated vehicles working direct from the customer’s warehouse or factory
- Our pricing schedule can be specifically designed around our customers' requirements
Permanent Hire
Our Metro team offers our customers a permanent hire service where we replace your fixed cost trucks or vans with a permanent or semi-permanent Mainfreight truck and owner driver. This option eliminates the hassle of repairs and maintenance, insurances, driver recruitment and capital costs - replacing them with a purpose fit vehicle and dedicated driver who knows your customers and provides a more flexible and variable operating cost.
Metro Transport Fleet
Our Metro fleet includes full range of vehicles to ensure any freight transport needs are met. With our comprehensive fleet we will send the appropriate vehicle for your sized freight.VANS
Metro Transport vans are ideal for the pick-up and delivery of cartons, parcels and small pallets.
TAUTLINERS
Metro has a full range of taut liners ranging from 6 tonne to 14 tonne that can handle up to 14 pallets.
TAIL GATE
Our tail gate services at Metro Transport reduce the need for forklifts, making deliveries at even the toughest locations possible.
SEMI TRAILERS
Our semi-trailers fleet cater for larger freight transport requirements. Our dedicated fleets can meet all you across town transport requirements.
B-DOUBLE COMBINATIONS
Our B-Double combinations suit any large freight transport requirements. We move pallets, crates, lengths and machinery through our Metro Transport fleet.
Owner Drivers
Frequently asked questions - Metro freight transport
Get clear answers to common metro transport questions and move your local freight with confidence.
What are metro freight services?
Metro freight services move goods locally across capital cities and surrounding suburbs. They support businesses that need reliable door-to-door transport between warehouses, factories, stores, workplaces and customer locations.
Is same-day express freight available?
Yes. Same-day express freight is available for time-sensitive deliveries within metropolitan areas, alongside next-day delivery options. The most suitable service will depend on the pickup location, delivery destination, freight size and required delivery timeframe.
What types of vehicles are available for metro deliveries?
Metro transport fleets can include vans for cartons, parcels and small pallets; tautliners for palletised freight; tailgate vehicles for locations without a forklift; and semi-trailers or B-double combinations for larger transport requirements. Selecting the right vehicle helps ensure freight is moved safely and efficiently.
Can metro freight be delivered to a location without a forklift?
Yes. Tailgate vehicles can support deliveries where loading docks or forklifts are unavailable. The tailgate allows freight to be lowered safely from the vehicle, helping businesses complete deliveries to retail stores, workplaces and other locations with limited unloading facilities.
What types of freight can be moved through a metro transport service?
Metro freight services can move cartons, parcels, pallets, crates, long-length items, machinery and other commercial freight. Vehicle allocation will depend on the shipment’s dimensions, weight, handling requirements and delivery location, so accurate freight details should be provided when arranging transport.
Can metro freight services support regular business deliveries?
Yes. Metro freight services can support recurring delivery schedules for businesses moving goods between warehouses, retail stores, distribution centres and customer locations. Depending on your requirements, services can be arranged on a daily, hourly, permanent or flexible hire basis.