Hunter Express is an Australian-owned transport company specialising in the last-mile delivery of bulky and oversized freight, with a strong focus on residential (B2C) deliveries. Hunter Express has developed a purpose-built solution to meet this changing consumer need. Their solution simplifies the end-to-end delivery process for oversized items, enabling everyday Australians to purchase large goods online and have them delivered straight to their door, hassle-free.
Hunter Express have invested in infrastructure and regional network partnerships alongside technology-driven tracking to achieve a robust and reliable B2C delivery solution.
Hunter Express specialise in bulky freight, cartons, and pallets. You can integrate your BYO account with Shippit to access Hunter Express services alongside the benefits of using the Shippit platform.
Benefits of using Hunter Express
Renowned provider
Great Australia-wide coverage
Bulky and palletised freight specialists
Suitable for use with Shippit's B2B pallet solution
Services available
Shippit partner account:
Currently not available
BYO account:
Hunter Express standard road = Shippit standard service level
Serviceability
Hunter Express provide coverage Australia-wide to most states, capital cities, and regional locations.
Compatibility
Refer to our Carrier Services for full compatibility, limitations, and restrictions.
For a full list of restrictions on the Hunter Express network, see
| Hunter Express standard service |
Max dead weight | Unlimited* |
Max cubic weight | No two sides >120cm each |
Max length | 4m |
*Unlimited with surcharges at certain weight breaks.
Hunter Express is suitable for:
Bulky goods
Palletised freight
Homewares and flat packed furniture
Hunter Express is not suitable for:
Loose goods, such as loose furniture
White goods and appliances
Small freight, such as satchels
Dangerous goods
Alcohol
Medicinal or pharmaceuticals including scheduled medication
Perishables
Cold chain
High value goods
Live plants and animals
Prohibited, restricted, and dangerous goods
Below is a current list of goods accepted in the Hunter Express network however this is subject to change. For the most up-to-date information please always refer to the Hunter Express website.
Prohibited goods
Loose goods, such as loose furniture
White goods, such as washers, dryers, and refrigerators
Very small freight, such as satchels
Dangerous goods
Any hazardous or dangerous goods above the recommended allowed limit within the Australia Dangerous Goods Code
Chemicals and cement
Alcohol
Medicinal or pharmaceuticals including scheduled medication
Perishables
Perishable goods that may deteriorate if not temperature controlled
Live plants
Cold-chain
Products and foodstuffs requiring refrigeration
High value goods
Legal tender including cash, gold and precious gems
Animals, pets, or livestock
Anything without adequate packaging
Any single item without a registered consignment note, barcode, or address label attached
Pipes or lengths over 4 meters
Restricted goods
All goods weighing over 30kg must be placed on a pallet or skid for transport.
Packaging guidelines
Items should be wrapped in a way that will ensure safety for the delivery person and the customer. It is your responsibility to package items correctly. Packaging should comply with Australian consumer and transport laws.
You can also refer to Shippit's Recommended Packaging Guidelines for more information.
Surcharges
Charges that can be identified at the time of booking are included in the API quote at the time of booking however additional surcharges may apply for undeclared goods or special goods.
For more information, see the Carrier Surcharge Article.
Insurance
If you have insurance included in your own BYO account, this carries over with your BYO integration.
Alternatively, you can enable Shippit Transit Protection to cover the retail value of your goods if lost or damaged during transit.
Pickup and delivery
Contact Hunter Express directly for all BYO collection and delivery support.
You can contact Hunter Express online here.
Activation
Setting up a BYO account
To set up your BYO integration, contact the Shippit Configuration team with your account details. You need to have all of your carrier account credentials ready.
Our team review your details and usually get back to you in 1-3 business days however BYO account activation can take 1-2 weeks to complete.