A proud Australian family owned transport company.

Our Story

McCabe Transport is an Australian owned, family business based in the Illawarra region of New South Wales. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, McCabe transport is leading the way to the future of freight Transport and bulk haulage across Australia. We have custom-built vehicles with a wide range of sizes and configurations to suit all requirements.

McCabe Transport comply with strict government regulations, hold an EPA license for transport of dangerous and hazardous materials across New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and South Australia.

We are a proudly family owned and operated business with over 30 years experience.

History

Established in 1996, McCabe Transport has been operating in the Illawarra region since then and accumulated decades of experience that is second to none. We are bulk haulage carriers of industrial waste, scrap steel, quarry materials and agricultural products providing services locally and interstate.

Established in 1996 by Tony McCabe, he started out with only one truck in his fleet and over time has expanded to 24 prime movers and 39 trailers in addition to a variety of excavation equipment.

What We Do

Our goal is to provide the best scrap metal and bulk haulage services in New South Wales, delivering cost effective, efficient and reliable services to all of our clients. We are constantly improving our systems and processes, aiming for smarter and more efficient technology to deliver their services reliably and safely.

We engage not only the best equipment, but well trained staff and thorough systems and processes to deliver the best quality possible across-the-board. McCabe Transport takes great pride in its achievements over the years and will continue to do so into the future.

Environmental Responsibility

As our global awareness of the environment increases and emissions standards are evolving globally as well as locally here in Australia, it is our responsibility to strive for higher standards. Our goal is to improve our business processes and the equipment in our fleet to reduce our overall carbon footprint and reduce heavy vehicle movements on already busy road networks.

Between 2019 and 2020, McCabe Transport has updated its fleet to comply with current emission standards. We have purchased 10 new vehicles that have replaced existing vehicles which now have the latest technology in the emission control standards and reduction of carbon footprint. We take our responsibility to the environment seriously, and aim to do our part to ensure a sustainable future for our children.

Capabilities

McCabe Transport has a wide range of capabilities including a diverse fleet of equipment that encompasses trucks and earthmoving equipment. We employ highly experienced, fully trained staff and the latest technology and systems to deliver modern scrap metal, bulk haulage, interstate transport services.

Our fleet includes:

  • 24 Prime movers
  • 17 trailers
  • 15 Hook bins
  • 1 Semi flat top
  • 2 Low loader
  • 4 CAT 320DL
  • 1 CAT 325DL
  • 1 CAT 329DL
  • 1 CAT 330BL
  • 1 Front end loader 966H

Team

The entire team at McCabe Transport take pride in the quality of all services provided, not just the transport of various payloads. We take pride in the systems and processes employed at McCabe Transport and the resulting efficiencies.

This passion and commitment to excellence is integral to the delivery of high quality services that we provide. We know you will come to appreciate sharing our knowledge and being part of our team, knowing that McCabe Transport is one of the best in this industry.
Director
Anthony McCabe
Team
3x full time administrative staff
1x contract staff
1x workshop supervisor
2x mechanics
15x truck drivers
9x casual truck drivers

Community

McCabe Transport focus on supporting the local community purchasing products from local businesses wherever possible. Director Tony McCabe believes that by supporting local businesses, we keep jobs and money in the local economy. With the pandemic currently raging around the world, it's important for us to support our local communities and continue to thrive in difficult circumstances.

McCabe Transport proudly supports and is heavily involved in the i98 Illawarra Convoy.

The i98fm Illawarra Convoy is the largest truck and motorbike Convoy in the Southern Hemisphere. The event is one of the largest regional one day fundraisers in the country with funds raised providing direct support to individuals and families affected by potentially life threatening medical conditions, charities that work with these people, and local hospitals.

The company has participated in the convoy since it was conceived over 18 years ago, with both the company and employees contributing donations for this wonderful charity event that gives back so much to the community. All funds raised go to the Illawarra Community Foundation who distribute the funds to local charities & families facing life threatening illness.

McCabe Transport is TruckSafe & NHVR accredited and fully compliant with national Australia laws since 2006.

We are audited every 2 years to verify our high standards, all our vehicles are GPS tracked and are regularly checked with the driver’s work diaries.

Our vehicles are equipped with seeing eye technology and are transitioning to electronic work diaries.

McCabe Transport has chain of responsibility that aims to make sure everyone in the supply chain shares equal responsibility for ensuring road transport laws are complied with.

Business partners

We’ve developed relationships with reputable Australian companies that trust McCabe Transport to deliver time and time again. Here are some of our trusted business partners.

The best choice for heavy haulage


We are a proudly family owned and operated business. We can cart heavier loads than our competitors and are uniquely licensed to carry dangerous goods. Fully accredited and compliant, we pride ourselves on personal service, reliability and quality assurance.

Kms traveled
per year

4m+

Family owned and operated since

1996

Kms traveled
per year

400k+