Simon National Carriers

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Simon National Carriers the Logistics & Transport Company in Melbourne backed by Family, Driven by Results

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If you are comparing transport companies, you want more than a pickup and a promise. You want a transport company Melbourne businesses can rely on. A team that listens, understands what is important for your customer, and follows through every step of the way.

Simon National Carriers is built on strong family values and long term leadership, delivering full service transport and logistics capability across Australia.

Our culture is guided by The Simon Way, a commitment to take personal responsibility, listen to understand our customers, and continuously improve the way we operate. That mindset shapes how we plan for Melbourne freight movements, communicate with clients and deliver reliable outcomes.

We specialise in high value and hard to handle freight, backed by disciplined process, safety, and systems that give you confidence from booking through to final delivery.

Contact info gday@simon.com.au and 1300 474 666

Transport services from Melbourne for interstate freight delivery across Australia

This page is not about being a courier company. It is about planned freight movement. Interstate freight and scheduled national distribution that keeps your operation predictable and your customer commitments protected.

From our Melbourne hub, we provide reliable freight and transport services between major cities throughout Melbourne and key distribution points, with the people, process, and fleet capability to handle complex Freight properly.

Trusted transport and logistics company for critical freight

When freight is high value or hard to handle, the level of service matters. We set clear scope, make realistic commitments, and stay accountable so your shipment is handled with care and arrives as planned.

Freight Profiles We Handle

We are built for freight that is awkward, valuable, time sensitive, or difficult to handle safely. Common freight profiles we handle include

HVAC equipment

Industrial machinery

Building materials

Agricultural equipment

Bulky or irregular freight

High value palletised freight

Freight transport requirements backed by a warehouse and 3PL capability

Strong results come from disciplined handling and clear visibility. Our reliable freight transport services connect directly into our warehouse operations and national 3PL network, helping reduce touchpoints and keep control in one place.

Compared with generic freight companies and some large logistics companies, we focus on the freight profiles others hesitate to touch. Bulky, awkward, fragile, or high value. That is why Melbourne businesses choose Simon as a trusted partner when getting it there is not enough.

With over 160,000m² of warehousing solutions across a national network and decades of experience. Simon delivers scalable logistics solutions built for performance, visibility and control.

Warehousing and distribution with inventory management that supports accuracy

We can prioritise freight where required and provide warehousing services and distribution support built for control and accountability. Our systems support scan based handling and practical inventory management so you can operate with confidence.

If you have specific freight requirements and business needs, we will scope them properly and build storage solutions that fit. Tailored to your business and scalable as you grow.

End to end logistics with in house systems and technology, real time visibility

Good logistics services reduce admin and improve certainty. Our portal and in house systems support booking, milestone updates, and proof of delivery. Real time where it counts. This helps your team work in a more seamless way.

This is end to end logistics designed to keep people informed and freight moving, without the runaround.

Transport solutions that keep your supply chain moving

We do not push. generic freight services and logistic solutions
We provide practical transport solutions and logistics solutions
designed around your freight profile, site requirements, and delivery windows. The goal is simple. Keep your supply chain steady so goods arrive on time and undamaged.

Fleet capability and linehaul for interstate freight

Our national fleet of trucks includes a large range of prime movers and specialised trailer combinations designed to handle complex freight profiles, each with gps tracking.

With specialised equipment and disciplined load restraint, we focus on safety, damage prevention, and efficient transport outcomes.

Across Australia with a nationwide network

For longer runs, our planned linehaul movements support coverage across Australia through a nationwide network. This gives businesses across Melbourne the reach they need, without sacrificing accountability.

Why Melbourne businesses choose Simon

There are many transport providers out there. The difference is in the people, the process, and the follow through.

Clear scope setting and realistic commitments
Customised services you can customise as your operation evolves
A safety first culture and disciplined compliance approach
Visibility that reduces admin load and improves planning
A consistent level of service that earns long term trust

If your Melbourne team needs a full-service transport company that understands complex freight and delivers with consistency and solutions tailored to your business needs, speak to Simon National Carriers today.

We aim for top transport outcomes without the noise, the kind you expect from a leading transport company.

Contact info gday@simon.com.au and 1300 474 666

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The Simon Way

At the heart of our operations is a team dedicated to delivering exceptional service. Our culture is founded on our core values – Respect, Empathy, Pursuit of Excellence, Family, and Integrity. 

We strive to be the best in the markets we serve!

A Legacy Rooted in Family Values

Since the 1960s, Simon has grown to be one of the most iconic domestic freight and warehousing providers in Australia. Boasting a strong values-based culture, Simon aspires to be the best in the markets it serves through listening to what clients need. 

“We started as a family business and we still very much operate it with a family business feel.” – David Simon, CEO

Built on Trust, Grown Through Service

We strive in long-term relationships through values aligned staff, clients, and suppliers. This has been the key to our long-term growth. Our values of respect, integrity, empathy, family, and the pursuit of excellence form the foundation of our culture and guide every interaction and every decision we make.

 

Our History is our Future

Today, with major warehouse and freight hubs across Brisbane, Townsville, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Darwin, and Perth, Simon National Carriers remains committed to providing smart, safe, and simple solutions for clients with cargo that is high-value and hard to handle. And while we’ve grown in size and capability, we’ve never grown away from the values that made us who we are. We are large enough to have scale, small enough to care!

Global Reach, Local Strength

These days, Simon National Carriers carries the support of the Senko Group as a major shareholder. Senko Group is a global logistics leader with over 100 years of history, 188 companies, and operations across logistics, manufacturing, commerce, and community support. This international backing empowers Simon to deliver not only reliable domestic freight solutions but also the innovation and strength of a multinational network.

Together with Senko, we champion a values-driven approach—built on safety, respect, and long-term partnerships. Senko’s influence enhances our ability to deliver specialised solutions in hard-to-handle freight sectors, while still operating with the heart of a family business. Our collaboration brings the best of both worlds: global vision with Australian know-how.   

Guided by The Simon Way

Our success is grounded in what we call The Simon Way—a cultural mindset that champions personal responsibility, empathy, integrity, and above-the-line thinking. We empower every team member to make decisions with the customer at the centre, fostering a workplace built on fairness, respect, and ongoing development.

People First, Always

Behind the trucks and sheds are a team of real people who make it all possible. At Simon National Carriers, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re more than just a national network—we’re a community built on respect, empathy, integrity, and family values. We are passionate about investing in the growth of our people. With that, everyone wins!

 

Growing Careers, Not Just Filling Roles

With many success stories amongst our 2,540 years of combined service, we’re proud to have supported the growth of a lot of careers. There is no secret, we invest in our people, their training and development, and continue to adapt and evolve the effectiveness of our programs. We create opportunities for our team to grow with us—not just work for us.  

We are proud to boast that more than 25% of staff have greater than 10 years of tenure.

 

A Culture You Can Feel

Working at Simon National Carriers means being part of a workplace where safety matters in many forms. We walk the talk and put in significant effort to continuously upskill our ambassadors that evolve the business. It’s a culture you can feel the moment you walk through our doors—and one we’re proud to carry across every part of our national network.

 

Staying Ahead in a Changing World

Productivity has always been part of our DNA. From a speed-limited linehaul fleet, through to truck selection, including their specifications, plus driver standard training, efficiency and productivity are a pivotal component of our decision-making.

We remain committed to the latest research and continue to evolve with goals of further reducing our environmental impact. For us, it’s not just about moving freight—it’s about moving forward responsibly.

New Super B combination pictured, increasing capacity by 17.5% more than a typical B-Double

Driving Forward with Smarter, Greener Trucks

At Simon National Carriers, we’ve chosen to invest in high-performance European trucks known for their fuel efficiency, lower emissions, and advanced safety features. These trucks allow us to reduce our carbon footprint while maintaining the power and reliability needed for the long haul. Their cutting-edge technology not only improves fuel economy but also supports smoother driving, better load handling, and reduced maintenance downtime—helping us deliver smarter, greener, and a more reliable service every day. 

90km/h Speed Limited Linehaul Fleet

Our linehaul fleet is speed-limited to 90km/h. There is a fuel efficiency gain of up to 10% and a significant increase to the driver’s ability to correct steering at this speed, in turn improving safety and collision avoidance. We’ve had this embedded into our linehaul fleet for decades.

Industry Leadership in Safety

CEO David Simon is more than a business leader—he’s a safety advocate. As an active contributor to the National Road Safety Partnership Program and other key initiatives, David works to influence better safety outcomes not only internally at Simon, but also across the industry as a whole.

David has been on the board of both the Queensland and Australian Trucking Associations since 2004 and Chaired the Australian Trucking Association from 2010 to 2014. David leads an organisation passionate about safety and road safety for all.

Safety First, Always

At Simon National Carriers, safety is not just a policy—it’s part of who we are. We go above and beyond. In addition to our speed-limited linehaul fleet putting our drivers and the public first, our vehicles are fitted with above-standard manufacturer safety packs, advanced driver monitoring systems that track speed, fatigue, harsh braking, and driving hours in real time.

We also operate the Guardian product by Seeing Machines, which is a genuine lifesaver. Internally, there is significant effort put into onboarding, refresher, and safety standard maintenance training.

With the profile of freight we handle, safety and process have always and will always remain an absolute priority!

A Culture of Safety

Boasting an in-depth QA manual for many decades, Safety is woven into every part of Simon National Carriers. These days, we are guided by a non-mandatory TruckSafe accreditation, which is the industry-leading CoR safety management system. In order to maintain TruckSafe accreditation, independent audits are required. We don’t just meet industry standards—we aim to exceed them.

Incident prevention and near-miss reporting form part of the “normal operation” and our culture as we know it. We are not about getting the freight from A to B at all costs. We won’t do that if safety is compromised. For that reason, our internal focus on safety refresher training exceeds industry and curriculum standards.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Dating back to 1966, initially to haul timber up to Darwin to solve an industry problem, grew then to become a national Freight and Warehousing powerhouse.

The brand has always been about a premium service and it is one of the standouts still today!

 

As of today, we’re proud to share that our current permanent team brings together an incredible 2,448 years of combined service.

With a total of 330 staff members:

  • 116 have been with us for 5 to 20 years

  • 28 have dedicated over 20 years of service

This level of loyalty and experience speaks volumes about the culture we’ve built and the value we place on our people.

With Prime Movers, the European manufacturers lead the industry in safety and efficiency technology. We have specifically been running Euro VI vehicles that have drastically reduced emissions of particulate matter (by half) and oxides of nitrogen (by nearly 80%) compared to previous standards well before they have become mandated as a minimum standard in Australia.

These trucks are fitted with advanced manufacturer and aftermarket safety packs. We’re serious about safety and sustainability!

Safety and Efficiency!

We’ve had a speed limited linehaul fleet since our inception – a decision that remains in place today. It’s a deliberate choice to reduce emissions, save fuel (up to 10%) and most importantly, provide an environment for drivers to operate with lower fatigue and at a safer speed.

 

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