About DBHM Haulage
Our Story
From the Cattle Stations to the Highway: My Journey
My trucking journey started early. At just 15, working on cattle stations in the Northern Territory, I was responsible for driving the horse truck to mustering camps. Even then, I understood the responsibility; moving livestock and looking after gear meant doing the job properly, with no shortcuts. That’s where my love for trucking began.
I cut my teeth in the Gulf country, driving an old 1980s Kenworth SAR with side and end tippers, hauling rock from rivers to crushing plants. It was tough work involving off-road terrain and steep climbs, but it taught me how to handle heavy machinery in the harshest conditions.
Moving to the city meant starting over. I worked my way up from medium rigids and chip-seal spreaders before returning to semi-trailers in the turf industry. It was here that I honed my skills in city logistics, machinery carting, and transporting oversized loads using drop decks and floats.
My first rig is a 2012 Western Star 4800, and I started this business. Today, we operate across Western and North Queensland, and down to Melbourne, handling everything from construction material, quarry products and general freight.
— Dougie Mattingley
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What We Stand For
At DBHM Haulage, we stand for uncompromising reliability, safety compliance, and the integrity of a family-owned, locally operated business.
Every load is managed with complete transparency, strict punctuality, and a personal commitment to operational excellence. As an owner-operated team, we are deeply invested in the success of our civil and commercial clients across Queensland.
Our Fleet
At the heart of our fleet is the Western Star 4800 prime mover, a legendary truck engineered for Australia’s toughest conditions. Capable of handling both smooth highway general freight and rugged off-road site access, it is maintained to strict NHVR standards. Whether for heavy industrial haulage or long-length infrastructure materials, this machine is built to deliver without compromise.
Our Operator
Doug, our owner and lead operator, isn’t just running the business from a desk; he’s behind the wheel and on-site, personally overseeing your cargo. Clients value this direct line of communication with the decision-maker actually doing the job, also easy to receive correct updates. This guarantees direct accountability, rapid problem-solving, and a service completely free from corporate middlemen.
Our Service Area
While we offer Australia-wide capabilities, our core strength lies in connecting Brisbane to regional and remote Queensland.
We specialize in reliable transport to key logistics and mining hubs, including Townsville, Cairns, Mt Isa, and Emerald. Whether your job requires interstate haulage or remote site access in regional communities, we provide efficient solutions you can count on.
Our Mission
To set the benchmark for Family Owned Transport in Queensland, delivering exceptional value through uncompromising reliability, NHVR-compliant safety practices, and genuine, on-the-ground local expertise.
Our Vision
To be the first-choice logistics partner for Civil Contractors and Project Managers across Brisbane and Regional Queensland—providing dependable Wet Hire solutions backed by a robust Western Star fleet and owner-operated accountability.
Need A Free Quote?
Tell us about your project and we’ll get back to you with a fast, obligation quote. Whether you need general freight in Brisbane or wet hire transport anywhere in Queensland, we’re ready to help you get moving! Quickly, safely, and affordably.