What State Transport does

State Transport is an Australian privately-held freight, transport, and third-party logistics company headquartered in Victoria and operating under State Transport Logistics Pty Ltd. The company runs an owned fleet of over 250 vehicles with 24/7 coverage focused on the Tri States region (VIC, NSW, QLD), serving enterprise customers in food & beverage, packaging, and adjacent verticals with local freight, interstate freight (hot shots, line haul, LTL), and end-to-end 3PL services including distribution, pick & pack, container handling, pallet management, and specialized product launch and recall logistics. Its warehousing operations carry HACCP, Australian Certified Organic (ACO), and dairy certifications, enabling it to handle regulated food-grade inventory on behalf of premium brands such as Carman's, Nexba Beverage Co., Flavour Makers, and First Pack Group.

The technology layer centers on operational reliability rather than automation: a real-time delivery tracking system feeds a customer-facing client portal, and a Rapid Recall Response System can reportedly supply recall information within 10 minutes of issue identification. State Transport has integrated with pallet pooling providers Chep and Loscam to support pallet management processing more than 15,000 pallets per month. The platform does not advertise proprietary AI, predictive routing, or warehouse robotics.

Revenue is generated through transaction-fee freight services and managed-services warehousing under a quote-based pricing model, with rates quoted exclusive of GST and fuel levies, surcharges for after-hours, weekend, country (>40km from Melbourne CBD), and dangerous goods work, and standard 7-day payment terms. The company pursues a direct sales motion — quote requests through its website, a dedicated client portal, and a 24/7 phone operation center — supplemented by an organic social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Customer tenure (10+ years for multiple named enterprise accounts) signals low churn within the core book.

Name

State Transport

Legal name

State Transport Logistics Pty Ltd

Website

https://statetransport.com.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

State Transport is a privately-held Australian freight and 3PL operator running a 250+ vehicle fleet across VIC, NSW, and QLD, serving food, beverage, and packaging enterprises with certified warehousing, pallet management, and recall logistics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight & Logistics Services

NAICS

Truck Transportation (484), Transportation and Warehousing (48-49)

SIC

Trucking (No Local) (4213), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Bulk & Tanker Road Freight Forwarding (Dry Bulk, Liquids, Chemicals) (TLACACAL)

Keywords

• Freight transport services
• Third-party logistics
• Warehousing and storage
• Interstate line haul
• Pallet management

Headquarters

HQ city

Melbourne

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Freight and Transport Services: Transport and logistics services including local freight (VIC), interstate freight (Hot Shots, Line Haul, LTL), and 3PL services. Fleet of over 250 vehicles.
2. Warehousing and Storage: Certified warehousing with food storage capabilities including organic and dairy certified facilities. Includes distribution, pick & pack, container loading/unloading, pallet management.
3. Specialized Services: Product launches and recalls, warehouse moves, taxi trucks, couriers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

State Transport is an Australian truck load and transport company operating a fleet of over 250 vehicles across the Tri States (VIC, NSW & QLD) with 24/7 operations. It delivers end-to-end logistics services including local freight within Victoria (Couriers, Taxi Trucks, Warehouse Moves), interstate freight across Australia (Hot Shots, Line Haul, LTL), and third party logistics (Distribution, Pick & Pack, Container Loads & Unloads, Pallet Management, Product Launches & Recalls) backed by certified warehousing (organic, dairy, HACCP), real-time tracking, and direct operations communication.

Product overview

State Transport is an Australian truck load and transport company operating a fleet of over 250 vehicles across the Tri States (VIC, NSW & QLD) with 24/7 operations. The company offers a portfolio of logistics services organised into three main categories: Local Freight services within Victoria (including Couriers, Taxi Trucks, and Warehouse Moves), Interstate Freight for long-distance transport across Australia (Hot Shots, Line Haul, and LTL), and Third Party Logistics (3PL) covering Distribution, Pick & Pack, Container Loads & Unloads, Pallet Management, and Product Launches & Recalls. Services are supported by certified warehousing with food storage capabilities, real-time tracking, and direct line of contact communication with operations teams.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Local Freight (VIC) Local courier and freight services within Victoria including couriers, taxi trucks, and warehouse moves for local delivery needs.
• Interstate Freight Long-distance freight services across Australia including hot shots, line haul, and less-than-full-load (LTL) options.
• Third Party Logistics (3PL) End-to-end third party logistics solutions including distribution, pick & pack, container loads and unloads, pallet management, and product launches and recalls.
• Couriers Quick and reliable local transport solutions for courier needs.
• Taxi Trucks Local freight service providing taxi truck capabilities for Victoria.
• Warehouse Moves Cost-effective solutions for warehouse shifting and relocation needs.
• Hot Shots Fast and direct deliveries to anywhere in Australia.
• Line Haul Interstate freight service for long-distance haulage.
• Less Than Full Load (LTL) Cost-effective less-than-full-load freight services for interstate shipping.
• Distribution 3PL distribution services for businesses of all sizes.
• Pick & Pack Specialised packing services in expertly run warehouses for ecommerce and retail fulfillment.
• Container Loads & Unloads Expert loading and unloading of containers with secure organisation for safe transport.
• Pallet Management Management of Chep, Loscam, and Plain pallets with over 15,000 pallets processed monthly, including express delivery options.
• Product Launches & Recalls Specialised logistics for product launches and rapid response recalls with information supplied in as little as 10 minutes.
• Client Portal Customer login portal for tracking deliveries and managing freight services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Can supply recall information in as little as 10 minutes from when issue is identified
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered supporting.

• ChepsupportingOthersPallet pooling company whose pallets are managed by State Transport as part of their pallet management services. State Transport handles over 15,000 pallets per month including Chep pallets.
• LoscamsupportingOthersPallet pooling company whose pallets are managed by State Transport as part of their pallet management services. State Transport handles over 15,000 pallets per month including Loscam pallets.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• BHB Logistics: Australian temperature-controlled and food-grade 3PL specialist offering warehousing, distribution, and transport. Highly comparable to State Transport's certified food storage and recall-focused service offering, serving similar F&B enterprise customers.
• SCT Logistics: Australian rail and road freight operator with interstate line haul, intermodal, and warehousing services. Comparable on long-distance freight operations, though SCT has stronger rail/intermodal exposure than State Transport's truck-only model.
• Northline: Australian national road freight and logistics provider offering line haul, LTL, and 3PL services across multiple states. Closest mid-market peer to State Transport with similar service portfolio and interstate focus on the eastern seaboard.
• Centurion Transport: Australian freight and logistics company providing line haul, LTL, and specialized transport with national reach. Comparable on interstate trucking model and enterprise customer orientation, though with broader geographic footprint.
• Kings Transport: Melbourne-headquartered road transport and 3PL operator with line haul, local freight, and warehousing services. Highly comparable on geographic base, service mix, and mid-market enterprise customer profile in VIC/NSW/QLD.

Broad incumbents

• Qube Logistics: Australian integrated logistics provider with road, rail, and port-related freight operations. Comparable for line haul and intermodal-style freight but with stronger port/rail exposure than State Transport's pure road-based model.
• DHL Supply Chain (Australia): Global 3PL giant with significant Australian warehousing and transport operations including food and consumer goods. Comparable 3PL service mix but operates at vastly larger global scale and competes for the same enterprise customers as State Transport.
• StarTrack (Australia Post): Australia Post's freight and logistics arm providing parcel, line haul, and 3PL services nationally. Comparable in road freight and warehousing but with substantially larger network reach and broader customer base.
• Toll Holdings (Toll Group): One of Australia's largest logistics and 3PL providers with national road freight, warehousing, and specialized food/cold-chain capabilities. Direct comparison for State Transport's 3PL and interstate freight, though Toll operates at significantly greater national and international scale.
• Linfox: Major Australian private logistics company with extensive line haul, 3PL, and supply chain services including food-grade warehousing. Comparable in service breadth (line haul, LTL, warehousing) but operates nationally and at much larger fleet scale than State Transport.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@statetransport-Aus
• Facebookfacebook.com/Statetransportlogistics
• Instagraminstagram.com/statetransport
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/state-transport

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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