Magnetic Island Transport has been operating sucessfully on Magnetic Island for over 30 years. The current owners have increased and improved it's capacity over the past 7 years and can now offer a much broader range of transport needs. We now have a fleet of trucks which can provide various modes of transport including general, refrigerated, specialised and over dimensional freight. Upon request we also provide services to anywhere within Australia.

Owners Profile

The business owners are Paul and Amber Thomas. Paul Thomas grew up in a transport business on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, where he worked for HE Thomas Transport for 8 years in refrigeration, general and heavy haulage. Paul then headed to Western Australia, where he worked for Pacific Transport driving Road Trains up and down the West Coast for 3 years. During this time Paul gained an extensive knowledge of both the practical and managerial side of the transport industry. Paul to this day remains hands on in the day to day operations of Magnetic Island Transport.

Amber, previously a Physical Education teacher, is managing the administration and accounting side of the business.

Our operations manager, Julian Carcaillet, has been with the company for 4 years. His experience includes 23 years in transport. His has an extensive knowledge in tankers, general freight, long haul semi driving and multi combination vehicles. 


Here at MITransport our staff are our most vital assets. All staff members are cross trained in the various parts of the business and all uphold a professional work ethic. Being part of such a close knit community has created a family orientated atmosphere amongst our staff.