Linehaul Driver

Team Global Express Pty; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Location Allowance

Competitive salary above industryStand

Job summary

Team Global Express is seeking a Linehaul Driver based in Mt Isa, Australia, with immediate start for a permanent full-time role. The position involves early-morning linehaul runs, two return trips weekly, and occasional yard work on non-driving days.

A kilometre rate applies for linehaul, with rostered shifts, RDOs and potential Saturday duties. Ideal candidates hold a current MC licence, have linehaul or long-distance heavy vehicle experience, and can work autonomously while prioritising

Qualifications

• MC Licence required and current.
• Previous linehaul or long-distance heavy vehicle driving experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of fatigue management requirements and safe driving practices.
• Experience completing vehicle inspections and defect reporting.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Excellent punctuality and ability to meet delivery schedules.

Responsibilities

• Complete scheduled linehaul runs to key customers with two return trips weekly.
• Operate heavy vehicles safely on long‑distance and regional routes.
• Ensure freight is loaded, secured and transported per requirements.
• Complete pre-start checks and daily vehicle inspections.
• Maintain delivery documentation and keep truck and yard tidy.
• Adhere to hazard, near miss and incident reporting processes.

Skills

MC Licence

Linehaul experience

Fatigue management

Vehicle inspections

Autonomy

Punctuality

Job description

About the role

Team Global Express is seeking a Linehaul Driver to commence immediately in Mt Isa. This is a Permanent Full Time position working Monday to Friday. The successful applicant will primarily complete scheduled linehaul runs to our key customer, with two return trips completed each week. The usual start time for these runs is 2:00am, with accommodation provided before returning to Mt Isa the following day. This role is paid on a kilometre rate whilst undertaking linehaul runs. On non-driving days, typically one day per week, the successful applicant will be rostered in the yard from 6:00am to 2:00pm, paid at an hourly rate. Employees receive one Rostered Day Off (RDO) per month. Optional Saturday work may also be available, involving either yard duties or local delivery work. Complete linehaul deliveries safely and efficiently in accordance with scheduled timeframes. Operate heavy vehicles in a safe and professional manner across long-distance and regional routes. Ensure all freight is loaded, secured, and transported in accordance with company and customer requirements. Follow and comply with company procedures, including hazard, near miss and incident reporting processes. Restraining loads safely as well as the correct use of straps, chains and load restraint equipment where required. Monitor vehicle performance and promptly report any maintenance or mechanical concerns. Maintain accurate delivery documentation and complete all required paperwork correctly. Keeping trucks in a clean and maintainable condition, whilst also keeping the yard and your personal work area tidy. Must be able to complete your own vehicle pre-start checks and daily vehicle inspections.

At Team Global Express, 82% of our employees find our salary offerings to be competitive or above industry standards. That's why we provide a Location Allowance in addition to your standard hourly rate.

What you’ll bring

• You will hold a Current and Valid MC Licence.
• Previous linehaul or long-distance heavy vehicle driving experience will be highly regarded.
• You will be comfortable working early morning starts and overnight trips as part of a regular roster.
• A strong understanding of fatigue management requirements and safe driving practices.
• Experience completing vehicle inspections, defect reporting, and load restraint activities.
• You will be able to follow instructions and work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• You must have excellent punctuality and the ability to meet delivery schedules and customer requirements.
• You must have Full Rights to Work in Australia.
• You must have a high attention to safety and a commitment to safe work practices at all times.

About Team Global Express

Team Global Express (TGE) is an Australian-owned transport and logistics business delivering to Australia and New Zealand. We’re not only transforming our operations but striving towards changing the logistics industry and becoming an Environmental, Social, and Governance leader by 2030. To learn more about our story, visit https://teamglobalexp.com/.

Why TGE

We care about our customers, our people, and our planet. We are always innovating and improving our services. We are driven by passion and purpose, and we never stop.

What we offer

• Competitive salary above industry standards
• Upskilling, training, mentoring and more to support your career development journey
• Fun and practical employee perks and discounts
• Flexible work, including work from home
• Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers
• Peer recognition awards acknowledge when you go above and beyond.
• Inclusive workplace, works for everyone

An inclusive workplace, works for everyone

We celebrate difference. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that gives everyone the chance to contribute to a bigger and brighter future with us.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and invite applicants of all ages, cultural backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, people living with disabilities, neurodiverse individuals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to apply.

Team Global Express acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia and the Māori, as tangata whenua and Treaty of Waitangi partners in Aotearoa New Zealand.

TGE is listed as one of LinkedIn’s Top Companies of 2023 and 2024 in Australia. Connecting people and communities| Driving eCommerce | Moving Australia & New Zealand With an unrivalled and expansive network, Team Global Express builds unique, innovative, and tailored transport and logistics solutions to connect people, communities, and businesses across Australia and New Zealand. Backed by Allegro Funds, Australia’s most awarded and largest transformation and turnaround private equity firm, we’re looking to the future and working towards new and exciting ways to put our customers’ businesses at the heart of ours.