MC Linehaul Driver — Refrigerated Interstate Freight

Hawk Logistics; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawk Logistics, based in Melbourne, Victoria, seeks experienced MC Linehaul Drivers to join our national network with depots across Australia. We operate with 500+ staff and use technology to improve processes and safety.

Role requires prestart checks, interstate load delivery/collection, and strict adherence to fatigue management and NHVR rules. You will handle temperature-controlled freight and ensure proper load restraints and documentation.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills including reading and writing.
• High level of attention to detail with ability to complete paperwork accurately.
• Strong understanding and experience of paperwork compliance such as proof of delivery and pallet transfer documentation.
• Experience in refrigerated transport and food logistics.
• Hold a current MC license with 2 years minimum driving experience driving BD combinations.
• For Road Train related applicants, minimum of 2 years driving A-Double Road Trains with dolly.

Responsibilities

• Perform Prestart checks on truck and trailers to be used for the day.
• Delivering or collecting loads interstate as allocated by the operations team.
• Ensuring that the operations team is aware of any delays in transit.
• Ensure truck and trailer cleanliness before arriving at customer site.
• Ensure Fatigue management system in truck is working efficiently and report any issues to Ops and Safety team immediately.
• Always ensure truck and trailer safety.
• Check correct load restraints are in place prior to starting your journey from pick up to delivery.
• Check temperature requirement of your load and set it accordingly.
• Follow all road rules as per various State and National authorities.
• Maintaining a strict compliance to NHVR’s standard hours (breaks, rest periods, etc).
• Fill out logbook sheets compliantly as per NHVR requirements.
• Ensure fatigue management throughout your trips.
• Ensure pallet dockets are managed at all sites as directed by Hawk Management.
• Communicate any Safety issues or incidents to Hawk Management.
• Always behaving in a professional manner to all internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Safety awareness

Customer service

Education

MC License

Tools

GPS tracking systems

Guardian Seeing Eye Technology

Job description

Hawk Logistics, based in Melbourne, Victoria, seeks experienced MC Linehaul Drivers to join our national network with depots across Australia. We operate with 500+ staff and use technology to improve processes and safety.

Role requires prestart checks, interstate load delivery/collection, and strict adherence to fatigue management and NHVR rules. You will handle temperature-controlled freight and ensure proper load restraints and documentation.