Kangaroo Couriers runs a same-day, direct, door-to-door pallet courier service across Melbourne. One driver collects your pallet and takes it straight to the receiver, with no depot sort in between, so palletised freight moves on the same service levels as the rest of our Melbourne courier work. Get an instant pallet delivery quote or book online at any time.
Same-day pallet delivery service levels
Choose how quickly the pallet needs to arrive when you book:
- Direct (ASAP) – picked up and delivered as soon as possible, usually within 1 hour. Book and have the pallet ready before 5pm.
- Express – usually within 2 hours. Book before 3pm.
- General – usually within 4 hours. Book before 1pm.
- Same Day – usually within 8 hours. Book before 9am.
Our online booking system is available 24 hours a day, so you can book and track a pallet pickup day or night.
Pallet sizes and weights we carry
Pallet jobs are booked by total weight and item count. All items must fit on a standard pallet (or two standard pallets) when stacked:
- Half Tonne – 1 to 4 items totalling 26kg to 500kg, stacked on a small skid.
- One Tonne – 1 to 8 items totalling 501kg to 1000kg on one standard pallet.
- Two Tonne – 1 to 12 items totalling 1001kg to 2000kg across two standard pallets.
Pallets are the safe way to move loads over about seventy kilograms. They give heavier freight strength and stability, cut down manual handling, and let us load vehicles squarely and make the most of the space. Single items up to 25kg go on our standard courier service instead.
How pallet delivery is priced
We don’t publish one flat pallet rate, because the price depends on a few things you choose when you book:
- Weight band – Half Tonne, One Tonne or Two Tonne.
- Service level – Direct, Express, General or Same Day.
- Pickup and delivery zones – Inner Metro or Outer Metro. An Outer Metro surcharge applies, and the postcode list for each zone is on our services and areas page.
Customers are charged on weight and volume, so a correctly packed, uniform pallet avoids the surcharges that come with loose, odd-sized loads. The instant quote shows your price before you book, and regular senders can apply for a business account to be invoiced instead of paying job by job.
Melbourne areas we collect and deliver pallets
We specialise in local pallet shipping across Greater Metropolitan Melbourne, including Geelong, Werribee, Derrimut, Truganina, Craigieburn, Bayswater, Lilydale, Dandenong, Berwick, Pakenham, Frankston and all areas in between. Beyond Melbourne we handle urgent palletised road transport from regional areas and between all Australian capital cities. See our interstate courier service or request a country or interstate quote.
How to prepare a pallet for pickup
- Stack the goods squarely within the pallet footprint so nothing overhangs, which prevents damage in transit.
- Secure the whole load with stretch wrap or strapping. Wrap the pallet completely so the load is held together and protected from the weather.
- Label the pallet clearly with the delivery details.
- Have it ready at the pickup point by the cut-off time for your service level.
Packing the pallet correctly the first time avoids the extra handling and re-packing fees that come with poorly packed freight.
Book or track a pallet
Book a pallet courier online, get an instant pallet delivery quote, or follow a pallet already on the road from our tracking page. For general pickups see our Melbourne pickup and delivery service, and our guide to booking a courier explains cut-off times step by step.
Moving freight beyond Melbourne? Our interstate pallet freight service covers capital-city and regional lanes across Australia with tracking and instant online quotes.
Related pages
- Instant pallet delivery quote — price your pallet run in under a minute.
- Service levels and Melbourne postcode zones — check whether your pickup and delivery are Inner or Outer Metro.
- Interstate and country pallet transport — palletised road freight beyond Melbourne.
- Track a pallet already on the road.
Frequently asked questions
Can you deliver a pallet the same day in Melbourne?
Yes. Pallet deliveries use the same same-day service levels as our other freight. Direct (ASAP) is picked up and delivered usually within 1 hour and must be booked and ready before 5pm. Express is usually within 2 hours (book before 3pm), General usually within 4 hours (book before 1pm) and Same Day usually within 8 hours (book before 9am).
How much does pallet delivery cost in Melbourne?
Pallet pricing depends on the number of pallets, the pickup and delivery zones and the service level you choose, so we price each job rather than publish a flat rate. Get a figure in under a minute with our instant pallet delivery quote or call 03 8794 7747.
What is the maximum weight for a pallet delivery?
Our One Tonne option carries 1-8 items totalling 501-1000kg on a standard pallet, and Two Tonne carries 1-12 items totalling 1001-2000kg across two standard pallets. Heavier or oversized freight can be quoted on request.
Which Melbourne suburbs do you collect and deliver pallets in?
We specialise in local pallet shipping across Greater Metropolitan Melbourne, including Geelong, Werribee, Derrimut, Truganina, Craigieburn, Bayswater, Lilydale, Dandenong, Berwick, Pakenham, Frankston and everywhere in between.
Do you deliver pallets interstate?
Yes. We handle urgent palletised road transport from regional areas across Australia and between all Australian capital cities, as well as local Melbourne pallet runs.
How should a pallet be packed before pickup?
Stack the load within the pallet footprint, secure it with shrink wrap or strapping so nothing overhangs or shifts, and label it clearly. Packing correctly the first time avoids the extra handling fees that come with re-packing or manual handling.
Ready to book? Book a courier online, get an instant quote or call 03 8794 7747.