Josie's Transport Group

Overview

Josie’s Transport Group is a proudly family-owned logistics business that has been operating since 1974, making it one of the longest-running independent transport companies in regional Victoria. Headquartered in Lara, just outside Geelong, the company has grown over five decades from a single-truck operation into a substantial fleet of approximately 100 vehicles supported by 14 strategically located depots across regional Victoria. This network gives Josie’s an unrivalled presence in towns and areas that national carriers often underservice.

The company’s half-century of operations has given them deep relationships with regional communities and businesses. Josie’s specialises in overnight freight services connecting Melbourne with regional Victorian destinations, ensuring that goods dispatched in the afternoon arrive at their destination the following morning. Their warehousing capabilities complement their transport network, allowing customers to store and distribute goods from regional locations rather than relying solely on Melbourne-based warehouses.

Key Capabilities

Extensive Regional Victorian Network

With 14 depots spread across regional Victoria, Josie’s Transport Group provides genuine coverage of areas that many carriers treat as secondary. From Gippsland to the Mallee, their local depot presence means faster delivery times and more reliable service to regional destinations.

Overnight Regional Freight

Josie’s core service is overnight freight between Melbourne and regional Victoria. Goods collected in Melbourne during the day are sorted at their hub and dispatched on evening linehaul runs, arriving at regional depots for morning delivery. This model has been refined over 50 years of continuous operation.

Integrated Warehousing

The company offers warehousing services at key depot locations, enabling customers to position stock closer to regional markets. This reduces transit times for repeat orders and provides a cost-effective alternative to maintaining separate regional storage arrangements.

Best Suited For

• Businesses with regular freight needs to regional Victorian towns and cities
• Agricultural and food producers requiring reliable connections to Melbourne markets
• Companies seeking warehousing in regional locations rather than Melbourne-centric distribution
• Organisations that value long-term relationships with a stable, family-owned carrier

Integration Notes

Josie’s Transport Group operates through established booking processes including phone and email contact with their depot network. They do not currently offer API, EDI, or webhook integrations. Their 14-depot structure means that local depot staff are often the primary point of contact for customers, providing a personal and responsive service. Businesses with regular consignment volumes can arrange standing orders and scheduled pickups through their operations team.