About HaulageOps

Built on 40 years of bulk haulage experience.Built for operators, not investors.

Most logistics platforms were built for general freight, parcel couriers, or 3PL warehouses, then awkwardly retrofitted for heavy haulage. HaulageOps was forged directly inside a bulk tipper operation to solve the real-world friction of paper dockets, subcontractor dispatch, and delayed invoices.

40+ YearsBulk haulage operational experience behind the platform
5 PortalsPurpose-built role portals around one live job record
100% FocusedDedicated strictly to bulk haulage, earthworks & tippers
Operator-FirstRoadmap guided by daily dispatchers, not venture capital
Our Origin

The platform a real 40-year bulk haulage company desperately needed.

HaulageOps wasn't born from an MBA business case or a venture incubator. It started when an Australian bulk haulage fleet operator with 40 years on the road hit the breaking point with generic software that couldn't handle how bulk transport actually works.

Every single morning involved dispatching 30 owned trucks and 20 external subcontractors via phone calls and chaotic WhatsApp group chats. Dockets arrived days later as crumpled, grease-stained papers tossed on the office desk. Clients called five times an hour demanding load statuses that dispatchers couldn't answer without interrupting drivers. And end-of-month invoicing took two full weeks because every client charge rate and subbie pay rate had to be cross-referenced manually.

We built HaulageOps to replace that chaos with pure operational control: a single platform structured around five role-specific portals (Dispatch, Drivers, Subcontractors, Clients, Management) where everyone touches the same live job record without stepping on each other's toes.

HaulageOps ArchitectureSingle Job Record
01
Admin & Dispatch Control
Master allocation & multi-rate rules
Live
02
Driver Mobile App (Offline)
Photo dockets, POD & GPS status
Live
03
Subcontractor Portal
Dedicated login, job queue & RCTI
Included
04
Client Self-Service Portal
Live docket tracking & invoice history
Included
05
2-Way Xero Accounting Sync
Automated invoices & bills matching
OAuth2
Zero per-subbie user feesExplore Platform
Target Specialisation

Clear on who we serve. Clear on who we don't.

Narrowing our focus is our greatest strength. By refusing to serve general couriers or warehousing, we keep HaulageOps laser-tailored to heavy bulk operations.

What HaulageOps is Built For

100% optimised operational scope
  • Bulk haulage operators managing owned and subcontracted fleets
  • Fleets of 15 to 80+ vehicles with diverse capacity types
  • Earthworks, civil construction, quarry and aggregate operations
  • High-frequency, short-haul tipper movements and site cartage
  • Operations juggling separate client charge rates and subcontractor pay rates
  • Businesses requiring rapid docket-to-invoice reconciliation in Xero

What HaulageOps is NOT For

Intentionally excluded categories
  • E-commerce parcel delivery & courier networks
  • 3PL pallet warehousing and pick-and-pack facilities
  • International air and ocean freight forwarding
  • Long-haul interstate dry-van general freight
If you run standard pallet logistics or 3PL storage, you will find generic TMS platforms elsewhere. If you run bulk materials and tippers, this is your home.
The Architectural Edge

Purpose-built for bulk haulage. Not adapted from parcel software.

Four fundamental architectural differences that separate HaulageOps from generic transport management tools.

Native Subcontractor Portal — Zero Extra Licences

Most systems force subcontractors to buy their own software licence before they can receive work. In HaulageOps, the subcontractor portal is fully included. Your external subbies receive a dedicated web portal to accept jobs, view maps, update progress, and upload dockets directly — with zero cost to them and zero seat penalties to you.

Dedicated Client Portal with Live Dockets & Invoices

Give major head contractors, civil builders, and quarry clients a private self-service dashboard. Clients see their live job progress, instant proof-of-delivery photos, verified dockets, agreed rate schedules, and invoice histories — drastically cutting phone interruptions to your dispatch team.

Two-Sided Commercials Built In Standard

Every bulk haulage job carries two distinct financial sides: what you charge the client, and what you pay the subcontractor. HaulageOps handles per-tonne client charges alongside per-load or hourly subcontractor pay on the exact same load — auto-generating RCTIs and syncing seamlessly to Xero.

Offline-First Driver App for Quarry Pits & Remote Corridors

Quarry bottoms, civil development sites, and rural corridors routinely lose mobile signal. The HaulageOps iOS and Android driver app operates seamlessly without connectivity — capturing timestamps, signatures, and docket photos locally, then auto-syncing the moment the truck regains signal.

Honest Roadmap

What is live today. What is next.

We never pitch roadmap items as existing live features. Here is our exact transparent operational feature status:

Capability / IntegrationDomainOperational Status
Admin & Dispatch Board (5 Portals)Core OperationsLive & Deployed
Driver Mobile App (iOS & Android)Driver MobilityLive & Deployed
Subcontractor Portal (Job delegation & RCTI)Contractor CoordinationLive & Deployed
Client Self-Service Portal & DocketsClient ExperienceLive & Deployed
Xero 2-Way Sync (OAuth2, Invoicing & Bills)AccountingLive & Deployed
Hardware Telematics / GPS Integration LayerFleet TrackingIn Active Development
Electronic Work Diary (EWD) / Fatigue LogbookComplianceRoadmap 2026
Automated OCR Scale Ticket / Weighbridge IntakeAI & AutomationRoadmap 2026
MYOB & ERP Custom ConnectorsAccountingAvailable via Scope
Operating Principles

How we build software for the haulage industry.

1. Operator-First Problem Solving

Every single feature begins with an actual friction point experienced in the yard or cab — not a marketing committee or an investor pitch. We build what dispatchers and drivers need to get home earlier, and aggressively decline bloat.

2. Specificity Over Generic Mass-Market

We deliberately say no to e-commerce, 3PL, and pallet freight. Bulk haulage requires specialised multi-tonne billing, dual-rate matrices, and quarry-tough offline reliability. Specialising completely is how we deliver real operational leverage.

3. Total Commercial Transparency

No hidden seat penalties for your subcontractors. No deceptive AI marketing claims. If a feature is on the roadmap, we say it's on the roadmap. If an integration requires custom scoping, we say so upfront before you ever sign.

Answers to Common Queries

Frequently Asked Questions About HaulageOps

Who is behind HaulageOps?
HaulageOps was founded by a team with direct roots in bulk haulage operations alongside enterprise software engineers. The platform is grounded in over 40 years of family bulk haulage heritage — navigating the daily realities of mixed owned and subbie tipper fleets, complex client rate cards, paper docket chasing, and tight profit margins.
Is HaulageOps venture capital backed?
No. HaulageOps is independently run and operator-funded. Because we don't answer to venture capital growth targets, we are under zero pressure to bloat our product with generic features or increase prices every quarter. Our product roadmap is 100% dictated by the transport operators using it daily.
Which geographic regions do you support?
HaulageOps is currently live and operating across Australia, with full support for Australian compliance workflows (such as Chain of Responsibility audit records and fatigue tracking). We are also expanding to operators in New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and North America whose core bulk haulage mechanics are identical.
Can I migrate data from our existing spreadsheets or legacy TMS?
Yes. As part of our structured onboarding, our team handles the ingestion and formatting of your client records, vehicle registers, driver inductions, subcontractor profiles, and complex rate card matrices so you don't start from a blank screen.
How do we get in touch with the team?
You can book a 20-minute operational walkthrough directly on our Demo page, or reach out to our team via our Contact page. We respond to all operator enquiries within one business day.
Take the Next Step

Experience the platform that 40 years of haulage built.

Book a 20-minute operational walkthrough. We'll show you live dispatch, driver offline docket capture, subcontractor coordination, and automated Xero invoicing.