Freighter Group Pty Ltd

Name

Freighter Group Pty Ltd

Legal name

Freighter Group Pty Ltd

Website

https://freighter.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Wendouree

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Trailer Sales: Manufacture and sale of heavy-duty road transport trailers under multiple brands including Freighter, Maxi-CUBE, Hamelex White, Lusty EMS, Trout River, and AZMEB for general freight, containerisation, refrigerated, agriculture, mining, infrastructure, and waste applications
2. Parts Sales (Hitcher Parts): Aftermarket spare parts brand offering an expansive range of quality trailer parts designed for durability, available for Freighter Group OEM products and the aftermarket
3. Service and Maintenance: National dealer and service support network providing service, repair, 24hr roadside assist, trailer telematics, truck and trailer wash, and warranty support
4. PBS Engineering Services: Custom Performance Based Standards engineering solutions for designing trailer combinations tailored to specific freight tasks and regulatory compliance

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Freighter Group designs, manufactures and services heavy-duty road transport trailers and related spare parts under multiple brands (Freighter, Maxi-CUBE, Hamelex White, Lusty EMS, Trout River, AZMEB, Hitcher Parts). The portfolio covers general freight, containerisation, refrigerated, infrastructure, agricultural, mining and waste applications, complemented by PBS engineering, telematics, parts, service, 24hr roadside assist and warranty support delivered through a national dealer network.

Product overview

Freighter Group is a multi-brand Australian trailer manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of heavy-duty road transport trailer solutions. The company operates across multiple sub-brands including Freighter (core trailers), Maxi-CUBE (refrigerated and dry freight vans), Hamelex White (tipper trucks and dog combinations), Lusty EMS (agricultural tippers), Trout River (live bottom trailers), and AZMEB (side tippers). The product range covers general freight, containerisation, refrigerated transport, infrastructure, agriculture, mining, and waste sectors. Freighter Group also offers the Ready Range, a pre-engineered product line for quicker delivery. Services include PBS (Performance Based Standards) engineering solutions, TrailerConnect telematics, 24-hour roadside assist, and national parts support through its dealer network. The company was acquired by Schmitz Cargobull in 2026 for a 72% majority shareholding.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Freighter: Main brand for heavy-duty general freight trailers including tautliners, semi trailers, dollies, and B-doubles.
• Maxi-CUBE
• Hamelex White
• Lusty EMS
• Trout River
• AZMEB
• Hitcher Parts

Quantifiable outcome

• Trout River Live Bottom discharges up to 30 tonnes in approximately 2.5 minutes, enabling multiple runs per day and faster turnaround
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• Schmitz CargobullcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 April 2023Strategic partnership with Europe's leading trailer manufacturer for technology sharing and product development. Freighter Group accesses Schmitz Cargobull's Ferroplast® technology for Freez-R refrigerated trailers and TrailerConnect® Pro telematics. Collaboration enables design and creation of products with exacting needs for Australian market.
• Federation UniversityminorOthers · 1 December 2020Partnership spanning over 7 years with Federation University's technical engineering curriculum. Collaboration includes student introductions to engineering and manufacturing, on-site visits, and projects with lead engineers. Many Freighter Group staff have completed industry-related courses through Federation University.
• Roadwest TransportminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 May 2020Freighter Group became national distributor for Roadwest Transport products including side tippers, end tippers, water tankers and low loaders for mining, agriculture and infrastructure segments. Established 1970, Roadwest Transport specializes in purpose-built heavy duty trailers. Distribution through Freighter Group dealer network including G&A Lombardi in WA.
• G&A Lombardi Pty LtdmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 February 2020G&A Lombardi rejoined Freighter Group Dealer Network in February 2020 to distribute full range including Freighter, Maxi-CUBE, Lusty EMS, Hamelex White, Trout River, AZMEB and Peki brands in Western Australia from Forrestfield dealership on Double Road Train route. Partnership originally existed from 1982 until 2010.
• Trailer Sales QueenslandcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 April 2019Established 1982 as Freighter Queensland, Trailer Sales has served Queensland transport industry for over 30 years. Extended distribution in April 2019 to include Lusty EMS, AZMEB, and Trout River Australia brands in addition to existing Freighter, Maxi-CUBE, and Hamelex White brands. Located at Brisbane with dealer principal Mark Kelly.
• Trout River Australia (Australasian Machinery Sales Pty Ltd)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2018Acquisition completed in two tranches: 80% for $5.9m in cash (completed December 2018) and 20% by 30 June 2021 under earn-out arrangement. Trout River Australia (based in Hallam, south-east Melbourne) is a leading manufacturer of live bottom trailers. In FY18, had approximately $10m annual sales and $2m EBITDA. Acquisition added live bottom trailers to Freighter Group's portfolio for infrastructure and construction sector.
• McCallum Disability ServicesminorOthers · 1 September 2018Partnership since September 2018 providing employment opportunities within Freighter Group's Ballarat manufacturing site for individuals supported by McCallum. Approximately 17 individuals supported through roles including parts picking and component assembly, with 11 McCallum team members on rotational shifts. Also received 1,200 washable facemasks donation during COVID-19 pandemic.
• OnTrack Foundation (Soup Bus)minorOthers · 1 January 2017Multi-year partnership with OnTrack Foundation supporting Ballarat's Soup Bus providing after-dark meals to homeless and less fortunate five nights a week, 52 weeks a year. Freighter Group painted second Soup Bus using same paint booth used for trailers, with paint supplied by PPG. Also donated food and supplies for Christmas.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/freightergroup

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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