Hello Guys, i hope you are all enjoying every post of mine. The idea behind my blog is to get you equip with enough information before you invest in haulage business in Nigeria. Ask questions from professionals and i believe there is no crime in paying a consultant. Very soon, i might have to create an EBOOK on how to start a haulage business in Nigeria.
Today i will give specifics on the basic requirements to start haulage business in Nigeria.As at today,i still receive mails from people asking me to tell them this or that that has been on my blog freely since last year.Anyway Lets start with the basic requiremets. I will just name them for qick references for you below.
1.A good truck with a sound engine: Top on the list is MACK Truck (Specifications are "R"model Types or "CH" model.
Double Axle types are very important to start in Nigeria.
Other trucks are DAF,MAN,TURBO. But MACK top them all due to its ruggedity and availabilty of parts.Averagely cheap parts and Averagely good technicians.
2.Flatbeds. Very techincal. You may choose to go for the 20ft or 40ft. average tonnes you should look for is 30 tonnes. any flatbed below 30 tonnes is dangerous.
3. Tyres. Be prepare to change some tyres especially the front tyres of the truck. Look for good tyre dealers that get their tyres from importers or companies.
4. Battery. Be very sure that your battery is in good shape.Be smart by getting 2x100 volts because of the Nigerian system. your technician will explain this better. Although not a most if you are very sure of the genuinity of a single 200 volts.
5. Maintenance Tools. Here i am talking about spanners,fuel hoses, tyre rods,jack etc.
6.Extra tyres. This is a ticket to enter the port.If your truck dont have it attached to its truck,it might be sent out of the terminal.
7.Safety gadgets. You must have equipped your truck driver with safety helmets and safety boots. Very important as all terminal operators believe that safety is first.
Just be honest with yourselfand get all these things done,i bet you will sleep every night.Infact the first 4 months will see you praising God. Now after the first 3 months,the 4th month,try and overhaul most tyres and replace your battery. Your peers will ask you how come you dont suffer much.just guide your skills jealously,they will say you are doing "juju" or "voodoo". It is all about MAINTENANCE.shikena
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