Driver Labour Hire Melbourne — On Site in 24 Hours
Truck, delivery, forklift and coach drivers for Melbourne businesses, employed and managed by us.
Get a quote Call 0477 567 567Driver hire Melbourne businesses can rely on starts with a supplier that employs the drivers and carries the paperwork. TQN Personnel supplies truck, delivery, forklift and bus or coach drivers to Melbourne sites on a flexible basis, with workers on site within 24 hours. Whether you need cover for a peak week, a long-term absence or a new contract, we match licence class, tickets and experience to your run, then handle pay, super and workers compensation so your team can focus on moving freight and people. Our national driver labour hire service explains how supply works from first call to final shift.
Trusted by teams across Australia
- RCSA Member
- Fully Insured & Workers-Comp Covered
- Construction & Civil
- Mining & Resources
- Healthcare & Care
- Logistics & Warehousing
- Hospitality & Events
From call to crew on site
Brief us
Tell us the roles, tickets and start date.
We match
Vetted, ticketed workers picked for the job.
Crew on site in 24h
Mobilised across your state, fast.
Free same-day replacement
Not the right fit? We replace at no cost.
Why TQN Personnel
A driver who turns up late, or without the right licence, costs you more than the missed run. For Melbourne operators we check licence class, driving history and site tickets before anyone is sent, and we brief drivers on your site rules, load handling and delivery windows. Because we are the employer, pay, super and workers compensation sit with us, not you. If a driver is not the right fit for your route or your depot, we provide a same-day replacement at no cost, so a single mismatch never leaves your trucks idle.
Inside the Melbourne labour market
Melbourne has a population around 5,435,590 and a labour force near 2,581,740.
Melbourne's mix of construction, retail, health, education and finance keeps freight, courier and passenger runs moving across the metro area every day.
Health Care and Social Assistance
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
Education and Training
Construction
Retail Trade
Finance and Insurance Services
Truganina Employment Precinct
Derrimut Fields Employment Precinct
Campbellfield-Northern Industrial Precinct
Dandenong South-Southern Industrial Precinct
Fisherman's Bend Business Precinct
Arden Precinct
Source: ABS
Driver Hire Melbourne: Roles We Supply
- Rigid and heavy rigid truck drivers
- Prime mover and semi-trailer drivers
- Delivery and courier van drivers
- Forklift drivers and operators
- Bus and coach drivers
- Tipper and construction truck drivers
- Refrigerated and temperature-controlled drivers
- Driver's offsiders and loaders
Tickets & compliance for drivers
- Current driver licence of the right class for the vehicle
- Forklift licence (HRWL) for forklift drivers
- Driving history and licence status confirmed before placement
- White Card for construction and civil sites
- Passenger transport accreditation for bus and coach drivers
- Right to work in Australia and site induction readiness
Driver hire demand in Melbourne
Melbourne employers hire drivers on short notice and for ongoing work. Construction firms need tippers and materials runs, retailers and distributors need delivery and forklift cover, and health, education and professional services organisations rely on couriers and passenger transport. Seasonal peaks, leave and unplanned absences make flexible labour hire a practical alternative to carrying extra permanent headcount, especially when truck and driver hire needs change from one month to the next.
Labour hire licensing & compliance in VIC
TQN Personnel holds a VIC labour hire licence — licence number provided on engagement; hosts share liability for using unlicensed providers.
FAQs
How quickly can I hire a driver in Melbourne?
Once you brief us on the licence class, vehicle and start time, we can have a driver on site within 24 hours. Tell us about any tickets or site inductions up front so the right person is matched first time.
Can you supply a truck driver for hire in Melbourne with their own licence class?
Yes. We supply truck driver hire in Melbourne across rigid, heavy rigid and combination work. Each driver holds the licence class your vehicle needs, and we confirm it and their driving history before they start with you.
Do you supply forklift driver hire as well as road drivers?
We do. Forklift driver hire is common for warehouses, yards and loading docks, and every operator we send holds a current forklift licence. You can combine road and forklift drivers in one booking.
Who pays the driver and covers workers compensation?
We do. As the employer, we manage wages, super and workers compensation, and you pay us one invoice for the hours worked. That keeps payroll and insurance administration off your desk.
What if the driver is not the right fit?
Let us know and we organise a same-day replacement at no cost to you. We would rather fix a mismatch immediately than have your deliveries or your team's confidence suffer.