Commodity freight

Commodity freight refers to specified bulk primary products that are transported on a seasonal or low frequency basis, generally from the place of production to the place of processing.

Specific conditions applying to the use of commodity routes may include:

• travel limited to seasonal operation only, for example, to align with harvest season
• restricted to a particular commodity
• time restrictions to minimise environmental and amenity impacts
• speed restrictions to prevent infrastructure damage and maintain vehicle stability and safety on rough or unsealed roads.

Approved commodities

The following goods have been approved for transport on commodity routes:

• fertiliser
• logging and timber
• grain
• dairy milk
• hay and bulk stock feed
• wine and grapes
• livestock
• wool
• fruit & vegetables.

Commodity freight routes

Commodity freight routes for B-doubles and Road Trans can be viewed on RAVnet. Effective from 20 December 2023, these routes are also available on the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator's (NHVR) National Network Map.