Wickham Freight Lines
One of Australia's largest privately-owned transport companies specialising in temperature-controlled meat, fresh produce, and retail freight, operating 200+ Kenworth prime movers from 9 company-owned terminals across eastern Australia.
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Wickham Freight Lines is one of Australia’s largest privately-owned, family-run transport companies. The Wickham family’s transport legacy dates back to 1978 when brothers Peter and Angus Wickham purchased their first Kenworth truck to haul potatoes from their Killarney property. The company officially registered as Wickham Freight Lines in 1994 under Angus Wickham and Graham Keogh, and has since grown into an industry leader in temperature-sensitive logistics.
The company operates a modern fleet of over 200 late-model Kenworth prime movers, including refrigerated pantechs, dry vans, and tautliners in B-Double and road train configurations. With approximately 500-600 employees across 9 company-owned terminals in Warwick, Bundaberg, Brisbane, Tamworth, Armidale, Glen Innes, Sydney, Albury, and Melbourne, Wickham provides daily services along the eastern seaboard and regular connections to South Australia and Western Australia.
Key Capabilities
Fresh, Chilled & Frozen Meat Transport
Industry-recognised leader in temperature-sensitive meat transport, handling both hanging and packaged carcasses for abattoirs, buyers, and retailers. Dedicated refrigerated logistics from supplier to depot to retail outlet.
Fresh Produce & Cold Chain
Over 30 years of experience in perishable goods transport with modern refrigerated vans operating 24/7. A member of the Refrigerated Warehouse & Transport Association (RWTA), providing tailored cold chain solutions for the agricultural and food industries.
Retail Freight Distribution
Specialised palletised freight delivery for major retail chains, handling high-demand consumer products including clothing, grocery lines, manchester, and other retail goods across their extensive terminal network.
Long-Distance Interstate Freight
Daily services between Bundaberg, Brisbane, Warwick, Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne, and Perth. Full-load road freight capabilities spanning consumer products, dry goods, and non-perishables.
Best Suited For
Wickham Freight Lines is well-suited for:
- Meat processors and distributors requiring specialised hanging meat and chilled/frozen transport
- Large retail chains needing reliable palletised freight distribution across eastern Australia
- Agricultural producers shipping temperature-sensitive fresh produce
- Businesses valuing long-term partnerships with a stable, family-owned carrier
Integration Notes
Wickham Freight Lines provides a customer portal powered by Trimble’s TM4Web platform for shipment tracking, pickup scheduling, and freight documentation. Contact directly for specific EDI and API integration requirements. The company is TruckSafe accredited and won the 2024 Queensland Trucking Association Health and Wellbeing Award.