McHaffie Transport Australia
Perth-based mining and remote freight specialist with depots in Newman and Port Hedland, providing twice-weekly Pilbara services, refrigerated transport, and 24/7 delivery since 2007.
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Established in 2007 by Founding Director Blair McHaffie, McHaffie Transport Australia (MTA) is a privately owned transport company specialising in general freight delivery throughout Australia, with a particular focus on servicing the mining sector of North West Western Australia. Headquartered in Wattle Grove, Perth, MTA operates fully manned depots in Newman and Port Hedland, giving the company a genuine mid-Pilbara presence that sets it apart from Perth-only operators.
Built on over 30 years of industry experience, MTA has assembled a team of hand-picked experienced drivers who share the company’s philosophy of professionalism and safety. The company operates a diverse fleet including refrigerated pans, taut liners with mezzanine floors, flat tops, drop decks with ramps, 50T and 100T floats, rigid trucks, single trailers, B-doubles, road trains, heavy recovery equipment, tilt trays, and super tilts. MTA specialises in sensitive freight with a proven record of undamaged delivery to remote areas of Australia.
Key Capabilities
Scheduled Pilbara and North West Services
MTA provides twice-weekly services from Perth to Newman and surrounding mine sites, as well as to Port Hedland, Broome, and Derby. Weekly services extend to Kununurra and Darwin. The Newman depot, staffed full-time at 83 Laver Street, enables rapid response to local freight needs and serves as a staging point for deliveries to surrounding mine sites, reducing transit times compared to Perth-based dispatch.
Refrigerated and Temperature-Controlled Transport
The Newman depot enables MTA to provide regular refrigerated and general transport services to Newman township and surrounding businesses. With dedicated refrigerated pans in the fleet, MTA maintains cold chain integrity across long-haul routes to the Pilbara and beyond, servicing the food supply needs of remote communities and mine site camps.
24/7 Delivery, Air Freight and Oversize Loads
MTA offers round-the-clock delivery capability for time-critical freight, complemented by an air freight service that can deliver breakdown parts or personnel to any location in Australia. For heavy and specialised moves, the company maintains equipment including 50T and 100T floats, heavy recovery gear, and oversize transport capability, with the right equipment based at the Newman depot to ensure rapid response for heavy lifts in the Pilbara region.
Best Suited For
McHaffie Transport Australia is well-suited for:
- Mining and resources companies in the Pilbara requiring regular scheduled freight services to Newman, Port Hedland, and surrounding mine sites
- Businesses in remote North West WA and NT needing reliable refrigerated transport for perishable goods
- Companies requiring oversize and heavy haulage to mine sites with genuine regional depot capability
- Operations needing emergency 24/7 delivery or air freight for breakdown parts to remote locations
- Organisations along the Perth-Newman-Port Hedland-Broome-Derby-Kununurra-Darwin corridor requiring consistent weekly freight services
Integration Notes
McHaffie Transport Australia does not currently advertise public API, EDI, or webhook integration capabilities. Bookings and freight management are coordinated through their Perth office (08 9358 0111, 8am-5pm Mon-Fri) and Newman depot (0427 255 503, 8am-4pm Mon-Fri), with 24/7 operational support available for time-critical deliveries. Businesses requiring digital integration should contact MTA directly to discuss connectivity options for their specific transport requirements.