65+ Years on the Road
Still leading the way.
DRIVEN BY FAMILY.
Richardson Haulage has been hauling sand, soil, and quarry materials across the greater Sydney region for over six decades.
Founded by Ron and Lynette Richardson in Penrith with a single Bedford truck, backed by a handshake with the local farmers. Today we run one of Western Sydney's most trusted bulk haulage operations. Same family. Same yard.
Companies we’ve worked with
Bulk Materials Haulage
A Legacy in Motion.
The deals, the drivers and the decisions behind every load we've ever delivered, and the principles that hold a family business together for two generations.
Our Fleet
Our fleet of Kenworth truck-and-dog combinations is purpose-built for bulk haulage. Every unit runs on disc brakes with quad-axle dog trailers for maximum stability, safety, and payload. We invest in the best equipment because it means better service for our customers and better conditions for our drivers.
Why Choose Us?
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Premium Fleet
Kenworth truck-and-dog combinations built for maximum safety and payload.
02
Sydney & Beyond
Metro Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong, Blue Mountains, and surrounding regions.
03
Personal Service
You deal with the family, not a call centre. Every single time.
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65+ Years On The Road
Two generations of family ownership and continuous service since 1960.
65+ Year Journey
Richardson Haulage has always been run on hard work, dedication and professionalism. From the yard to the cab, we take pride in our work.
1960
One Bedford truck, one handshake
Ron and Lynette Richardson establish the business in Emu Plains with a single Bedford truck and a loan from Lynette's grandmother. Ron started the business by hauling produce, grapes and dairy feed between Penrith farms and the Sydney markets, loaded both ways.
1970s
From tabletop to tipper
As the Castlereagh dairy farms give way to quarries, Ron transitions the fleet from tabletop trucks to tippers. The trucks are painted in Independent Concrete livery, beginning the long shift to raw materials haulage.
1980s
The Peachtree Road yard
The business outgrows the home office in Emu Plains and moves to a dedicated yard at 10 Peachtree Road, Penrith. Warren joins as in-house diesel mechanic. Bradley and David follow as drivers.
1990s
Growing Our Fleet
A 40-year working relationship with Boral begins, alongside other major contracts. The fleet grows steadily to a settled 12 trucks, deliberately sized so every driver is personally known.
2000s
25 years at the Museum of Fire
A quarter century of competing at the Museum of Fire truck show. Numerous best-in-class and best-tipper wins. A fleet known across the industry for its presentation and standards.
2012
The Next Generation
Following Ron's passing, Warren, Bradley and David expand the operation beyond the historical fleet size while keeping it personally managed.
The Kenworth fleet became the standard.
Today
Leading The Way
100% Kenworth fleet, 20+ drivers, primary contracts with Holcim. Working across Sydney metro, Newcastle, Wollongong, the Blue Mountains and Lithgow.
Same yard. Same family. Same principles.
Dedicated To Supporting You
Allocations, scheduling and dispatch are handled in-house. We know the routes, the quarries, the sites and the drivers, so your material arrives where it needs to be, when it needs to be there.
Forty years on Sydney's roads means we know every quarry access, every site constraint and every turnaround time.
Full Chain of Responsibility compliance, accredited drivers and a fleet maintained in-house.
What our clients say
Sixty-five years of delivering what we promise
Having worked with Richardson Haulage Pty Ltd for many years, including the last eight as a trusted Tier 1 contractor, Holcim Australia can confidently vouch for their exceptional service. Their fleet is always up to date and immaculate, their compliance is flawless and their dedication to quality drivers and management ensures our end customers always receive the best results. Richardson Haulage consistently delivers on every promise. They are a benchmark partner, their business is the definition of professionalism in transport.
We have been using Richardson Haulage for over 25 years and can confidently say they are an outstanding example of how a transport company should operate. Their team is reliable, honest, professional, and always committed to safety. Over the years they have consistently provided excellent service and have become a valued and trusted partner to our business.
Having dealt on a business level with Richardson Haulage since March 1994, I feel it is testament to the satisfaction of dealing with a company who have proven to be professional, honest and an absolute delight to handle their extensive insurance portfolio.
Richardson Haulage Pty Ltd have been a long-standing customer with Sloanebuilt. The attention to detail on their builds with us, investment in the latest and safest equipment, along with their passion for transport is clearly shown in their day-to-day operations. Sloanebuilt value the strong loyalty shown by Richardson Haulage Pty Ltd and are proud to supply Richardson Haulage Pty Ltd with reliable tipping bodies/trailers. The Richardson Haulage Pty Ltd immaculate fleet is a testament to their success
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For more than 40 years, the Richardson family has shared a close friendship and business partnership with the Gilbert & Roach and Kenworth Australia families. Their attention to detail and high standards of presentation across every aspect of the business have made Richardson Haulage one of the most recognisable and respected truck fleets in NSW.
Gilbert and Roach and Kenworth Trucks are proud to be the supplier of choice for the Richardson Haulage family.
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