General Road Freight Services

Reliable Road Freight Services: Brisbane to Regional Queensland & Back.

Finding a road freight partner that treats a single pallet with the same urgency as a full semi-trailer is a challenge for many Queensland businesses. At Cannon Logistics, we specialise in bridging the gap between Brisbane’s hubs and our thriving regional towns.

Whether you are shipping minor inventory or bulk supplies, our freight company provides the consistency your supply chain demands. We don’t just move goods; we provide a predictable heartbeat for your business operations, ensuring your cargo arrives on time, every time.

General Freight Solutions Tailored for Queensland

In the vast landscape of the Sunshine State, transport companies often prioritise the easiest routes. At Cannon Logistics, we prioritise the most important ones: yours. Our freight service is built on the foundation of the “Cannon Consistency,” offering a level of reliability that on-demand freight couriers simply cannot match.

What is general road freight?

General road freight refers to the transport of diverse goods that do not require specialised temperature control. At Cannon Logistics, our trucking services focus on LTL (Less than Truckload) shipments, meaning we efficiently transport cartons and pallets for multiple clients on one scheduled run, saving you money while maintaining a regular delivery window.

Looking for refrigerated transport options? View our Refrigerated Transport Queensland options here.

Our Key Road Freight Routes & Schedules

Predictability is the enemy of downtime. While other freight companies in QLD wait until their trucks are at 100% capacity before departing, we stick to a rigid schedule. This allows our clients to plan their inventory cycles with total confidence.

Service RegionFrequencyPrimary Route
Wide BayWeekly ScheduledBrisbane to Maryborough, Hervey Bay, & Bundaberg
Central QueenslandWeekly ScheduledBrisbane to Gladstone, Rockhampton, & Yeppoon; from Emerald to Moranbah.
Local SE QLDDailyGreater Brisbane, Gold Coast, & Sunshine Coast
Remote Western QLDBy ArrangementKey regional and mining hubs and agricultural centres

Managing Your LTL Freight: From Cartons to Pallets

One of the biggest pain points for regional retailers is finding transport companies in QLD that handle small-to-medium shipments over long distances. Most delivery trucking options are either small-scale local vans or massive line-haulers that only want full loads.

Cannon Logistics fills this gap. Our local freight and regional networks are designed for LTL capacity. We can take three pallets from a Brisbane warehouse and deliver them to a storefront in Rockhampton on a fixed weekly schedule. This “parcel-to-pallet” flexibility ensures you aren’t paying for empty space on a truck, making us one of the most cost-effective freight companies for growing businesses.

Why LTL works for your business:

  • Reduced Overhead: Only pay for the space your goods occupy.
  • Inventory Fluidity: Move smaller amounts more frequently rather than waiting for a bulk monthly shipment.
  • Safety & Care: Our drivers are experienced with mixed-load stability, ensuring your general road freight arrives in the same condition it left the warehouse.

The Cannon Guarantee

The Cannon Guarantee is that if we do not keep a scheduled delivery or pickup that is due to Cannon’s management or equipment, then the next service is provided to you at a discounted rate.

WAREHOUSE / DOCK ADDRESS

19 Trade St Lytton Between 6:30am and 12pm
PO BOX 475 Cannon Hill Q 4170

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P: +61 7 3396 1911
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E: info@cannonlogistics.com.au

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