How to become a Transport Company Manager

Organises and controls the operations of an enterprise that operates a fleet of vehicles to transport goods and passengers.

Main tasks

• Plans and coordinates the transportation of goods and passengers
• Develops and implements operational policies and procedures for the transport company
• Negotiates contracts with clients and suppliers
• Manages the scheduling and allocation of vehicles and drivers
• Manages and supervises the activities of drivers and other staff, ensuring compliance with road safety regulations and legislation
• Oversees the maintenance and repair of vehicles in the fleet
• Monitors and analyses the financial performance of the transport company

Ways in

• TAFE and VET: Advanced Diploma of Supply Chain Management (TLI60222); Diploma of Logistics (TLI50224); Diploma of Bus and Coach Operations (TLI50716); Diploma of Leadership and Management (BSB50420); Diploma of Business (BSB50120); Advanced Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management (SIT60122); Diploma of Automotive Management (AUR50116)
• Licence or registration: Registration or licensing may be required.

Pay · Outlook · AI and this job

• Typical full-time pay: $137,904 a year
• About 20,000 people work in this job group now, and about 22,500 are projected by 2035. (+12.2%)
• AI is likely to change parts of this job. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as medium.

Related jobs

• Fleet Manager
• Railway Station Manager
• Call or Contact Centre Manager
• Customer Service Manager
• Event Manager
• Facilities Manager

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Questions people ask

How do I become a Transport Company Manager?

Ways in include: Advanced Diploma of Supply Chain Management; Diploma of Logistics.

How much does a Transport Company Manager earn in Australia?

Median full-time pay is $137,904 a year (Jobs and Skills Australia).

Is a Transport Company Manager a growing career in Australia?

Yes. Employment is projected to grow 12% by 2035, from about 20,000 to about 22,500 people (Jobs and Skills Australia).

Do you need a degree to become a Transport Company Manager?

Usually not. Only 17% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Ways in include: Advanced Diploma of Supply Chain Management; Diploma of Logistics.

Will AI change the work of a Transport Company Manager?

AI is likely to change parts of this job. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as medium.

Sources

• Jobs and Skills Australia: Occupation data (ANZSCO), from ABS Labour Force and Census (February 2026), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
• Jobs and Skills Australia: Generative AI Capacity Study, interactive table data (September 2025), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
• Jobs and Skills Australia: Employment Projections (Victoria University) (May 2025 to May 2035), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
• Australian Taxation Office: Taxation Statistics, Individuals Table 15A (2023-24), CC BY 2.5 AU, retrieved 2026-10-04

Updated 2026-10-04