MC Linehaul Driver

Blacks Transport (Qld); Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Blacks Transport (Qld) in Rockhampton is seeking experienced MC Linehaul Drivers to support our Queensland freight network. You will operate MC combinations across depots, handling general freight and prioritising safe, professional operations.

Responsibilities include scheduled linehaul runs, vehicle inspections, load security, fatigue management, and accurate paperwork. We value reliability, industry knowledge and independent decision-making on long-distance runs.

Qualifications

• A current MC Licence is essential.
• Proven MC linehaul driving experience.
• Experience with general freight and heavy vehicle combinations
• Strong understanding of fatigue management and transport compliance
• Good knowledge of load restraint and vehicle safety
• Confidence working independently on long distance runs
• Clear communication with operations and depot teams
• Reliable and professional approach

Responsibilities

• Completing scheduled linehaul runs across Queensland
• Operating MC combinations safely and professionally
• Conducting vehicle inspections and checking load security
• Following fatigue management requirements and maintaining accurate work diary records
• Working with depot teams to coordinate freight movements and departures
• Completing freight paperwork and delivery documentation
• Communicating with linehaul control throughout your runs
• Looking after your truck, trailers and equipment

Skills

MC Linehaul driving

General freight knowledge

Fatigue management understanding

Load restraint awareness

Independent long distance work

Job description

Multiple Positions Available | Rockhampton Based | General Freight

A good linehaul driver brings more to the job than just the ability to drive a truck.

Experience, judgement, reliability and knowing how to handle the unexpected all make a difference when you're out on the road.

At Blacks Transport, we're looking for experienced MC Linehaul Drivers to join our Rockhampton operation, with multiple positions available across our Queensland freight network.

We have a busy operation with freight moving between our depots every day, and we're looking for capable drivers who know the industry, take pride in their work and want to be part of a transport business that values their experience.

MC Linehaul Drivers | Rockhampton

You'll be operating MC combinations across our Queensland linehaul network, moving general freight between depots and supporting our wider transport operations.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Completing scheduled linehaul runs across Queensland
• Operating MC combinations safely and professionally
• Conducting vehicle inspections and checking load security
• Following fatigue management requirements and maintaining accurate work diary records
• Working with depot teams to coordinate freight movements and departures
• Completing freight paperwork and delivery documentation
• Communicating with linehaul control throughout your runs
• Looking after your truck, trailers and equipment

Linehaul isn't always predictable. Freight volumes change, schedules move and sometimes things don't go to plan.

We're looking for drivers who understand that side of transport and can work through it safely and professionally.

What We're Looking For

A current MC Licence is essential.

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Proven MC linehaul driving experience
• Experience with general freight and heavy vehicle combinations
• A strong understanding of fatigue management and transport compliance
• Good knowledge of load restraint and vehicle safety
• Confidence working independently on long distance runs
• Clear communication with operations and depot teams
• A reliable and professional approach to your work

Experience travelling throughout Queensland and working within a multi depot freight network will be highly regarded.

We value drivers who know their equipment, understand their responsibilities and are comfortable making sensible decisions on the road.

What You Can Expect From Us

• Multiple MC Linehaul positions available
• Rockhampton based opportunities
• Ongoing work across our Queensland freight network
• A large fleet of trucks and trailers
• Support from experienced linehaul controllers and depot teams
• An established Queensland transport businessStraightforward communication about the work and expectations

We're not going to pretend every run is perfect or every week goes exactly to plan. That's transport.

What we can offer is a business with an established freight network, plenty of work to be done and people who understand what drivers deal with on the road.

About Blacks Transport

Blacks Transport started with one truck in 1995 and has grown into a Queensland transport business operating more than 200 trucks and trailers.

With depots across the state, our linehaul drivers play an important role in connecting our operations, supporting local delivery teams and keeping freight moving for our customers.

We've grown considerably over the years, but the fundamentals haven't changed. Good people, safe equipment, reliable service and communication still matter.

We want experienced drivers who take pride in what they do and know their contribution matters to the wider operation.

Interested?

Whether you're an experienced Rockhampton based linehaul driver looking for a change or considering your next move, we'd like to hear from you.