Heavy Haulage Transport Manager

🚛 HEAVY HAULAGE TRANSPORT MANAGER - Run the fleet. Lead the crew. Keep the big gear moving.

Big Chief Heavy Haulage is expanding fast, and we’re looking for a Heavy Haulage Transport Manager who can take charge of our local and interstate operations.

We’re on the hunt for a hands-on Transport Manager who’s confident leading people, coordinating complex loads, managing compliance, and keeping everything running safely and smoothly.

We move the big stuff — excavators, dump trucks, rollers and loaders — from SA to interstate. From B-doubles to road trains, we keep the construction and civil world turning. If you’ve got heavy haulage in your blood, this is your next move – Apply Now!

🛠 What You’ll Do

• Oversee and coordinate interstate road trains, local heavy haulage, from b-double to single trailer combinations locally in South Australia and interstate
• Manage the transport of machinery — excavators, dump trucks, skid steers, rollers, loaders and other heavy plant
• Lead and support a team of experienced drivers and logistics staff
• Plan routes, permits and schedules — balancing efficiency, compliance and safety
• Build and maintain great relationships with clients and the wider Big Chief network

🚦 What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in heavy haulage or machinery transport management
• Strong knowledge of NHVR, OHS and oversize load and compliance
• Practical understanding of what it takes to safely load, secure and move heavy plant
• Confident communicator and natural problem-solver who leads from the front
• Calm under pressure, proactive, and committed to getting the job done right

💰 What’s In It for You

• Competitive salary package — based on your experience
• Fully maintained company vehicle
• Real autonomy and trust — we back good people to do great work
• Career growth within a fast-expanding SA business
• Supportive, no-nonsense culture — where your experience actually matters

About Big Chief Heavy Haulage

Part of the Big Chief Hire Group, we’re an Australian-owned success story moving heavy plant, trucks and equipment across SA, QLD and NSW.
We’re known for reliability, results, and a “whatever it takes” attitude — built by people who live and breathe transport.

👋 Ready to Take the Wheel?

If this sounds like your next move, apply now — or give us a bell.

📞 Leigh Rolton – 0429 463 390
📧 leigh.rolton@northeastauto.com.au

We’re ready when you are.

(Pre-employment checks apply. Big Chief Hire and Northeast Auto Group are equal opportunity employers. No agencies, please.)