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About Us

We focus on being a reliable and time-efficient transport service across Australia

Our Story

In 1987, a group of friends in Australia decided to pool their resources and start their own trucking company. They wanted to provide high-quality transportation services to businesses in their local area. After much discussion, they settled on the name "Great Plains Transport" for their new company. The founders of Great Plains Transport were all experienced truckers who knew the ins and outs of the industry. They worked tirelessly to acquire the necessary licenses and permits, as well as to purchase their first fleet of trucks. It wasn't always easy, but they were determined to make their dream a reality.As they began to take on more and more clients, Great Plains Transport quickly gained a reputation for reliability and excellence. Their hard work paid off, and the company grew rapidly. Within just a few years, Great Plains Transport had become one of the leading trucking companies in Australia. Today, Great Plains Transport continues to thrive, thanks to the dedication of its founders and the hard work of its employees. The company remains committed to providing top-quality transportation services to its customers, and it looks forward to continued growth and success in the future.

Established 1987

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Our History

1987

3 brothers founded the Australian transport company Great Plains Transport.

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1990

Expanded services to all of Queensland

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1998

Expanded services to New South Wales and Northern Territory

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2006

Expanded services to Australia-wide

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2011

Officially have a depot in all Australian major cities.

2018

Won the National truck association award for most reliable interstate transport service.

Family Driven

One of the key factors in Great Plains Transport's success is the strong sense of family that runs throughout the company. From the founders to the employees, everyone at Great Plains Transport is dedicated to working together as a team to provide the best possible service to their customers. This family-oriented approach is evident in the way that the company operates, with a focus on collaboration and mutual support.

Quality over quantity

At Great Plains Transport, we believe that quality is more important than quantity. We are dedicated to providing high-quality transportation services to our customers, and we take great care to ensure that every job is completed to the highest possible standards. We are not a company that focuses on simply completing as many jobs as possible - we are focused on providing the best possible service to each and every one of our clients.

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Affordable Prices

At Great Plains Transport, we understand that cost is an important factor when it comes to choosing a transportation provider. That's why we strive to offer our customers affordable prices for our services. We believe that high-quality transportation should be accessible and affordable for businesses of all sizes.