About Us
Sixty-five years on the road. Two generations in the family. One yard.
Richardson Haulage has spent six decades supplying the contractors, concrete plants and Tier 1 clients that move Western Sydney forward.
Founded in Penrith in 1960 by Ron and Lynette Richardson and still owned by the family, we operate a Kenworth truck-and-dog fleet across the Sydney metro, Newcastle, Wollongong, the Blue Mountains and Lithgow.
Founded in Penrith, family-owned ever since
Years working with Boral
Years competing at the Museum of Fire truck show
To haul the loads that keep NSW building. Reliably, safely, and on time, every load, every day.
Meet the people behind the work
Daniel has been running our workshop for over 24 years. Taking pride in maintaining the fleet.
Backed by a team of professional truck drivers who have been with the business for over 10-20+ years.
Warren, David & Brad man the phones and run allocations daily, providing exceptional personal support.
Our Values
01
Trustworthy
Every load we accept is a commitment we keep. If we say we will be there, we're there.
02
Reliable
Contracts lasting over 40 years. That's not luck, that's what happens when every truck shows up on time, every day for decades.
03
Loyal
To our clients and our drivers. Most of our team has been here for 10-20+ years. We invest in our people and our relationships.
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.
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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