SECOND HAND TYRES VS BRAND NEW TYRES IN YOUR HAULAGE BIZ IN NIGERIA

hello readers, thanks for the appreciation i have gotten so far as regards to information i am giving out. The bottom line of this information is that i want everyone in this business to succeed and for intending investors to the beauty surrounding this business.
Today we will discuss about TIRES for our trucking/haulage business. As we all know, let me say as all entrepreneurs know, we all want to to cut cost when it comes to procurement for our business. But then as we try to cut cost, sometimes we forget to consider the efficiency, cost benefits and risks when it comes to procuring spare parts for our business.
Second hand tyres will put you out of business gradually. It doesn't last more than one week or 2 wks. it bores down on luck to get a good second hand tyres,
Brand new tires will last you up to 5 months. i am telling you based on my professional experience.  when you have efficiency in your business, you will earn more and save more.
Many times, tokunbo tires known as second hand tires don't even last a week. when this start to happen, you will earn less and this will lead you to borrowing beacuse your truck will have laid idle for many days while you sort for money everywhere.. PLS BEWARE OF THIS, TRUCK MANAGERS. It will lead to problems between truck owners and you.
Learn to understand the rudiments of this business here. i will give updates every 3 days. When you continue to buy second hand tires, you are putting the business into high risk, the driver is at risk, the motor boy is at risk, innocent life is at risk and lastly your own career, integrity, pedigree at risk.
So please i beg u. STAY AWAY FROM SECOND TIRES IN YOUR HAULAGE BUSINESS AND YOU WILL SUCCEED

CHOOSING A TRAILER FOR YOUR TRUCK

Hello readers, as we go along in teach ourselves the requirements of haualge business, we shall discussing trailer sizes. we have two different types of trailer sizes. The 20 feet and 40 feet. Under the two categories we have the spring type and the ballon type.

Because our focus is strictly on Nigeria and her roads, i require to get the spring type. The spring type deals with our strong the axles of the trailer is. Please note that the stronger or heavy your trailer is the better for  your tyres. You will not want a situation where the tonnage of the container your truck is carrying is resting on your tyres. Therefore the requirement of the tonnage of your trailers must be from 30 and above(30 tonnes &above).The trailer is a very very factor and very technical in haulage business.

The 20ft sizes gets more jobs than the 40ft but less pay in terms of freight rates while the 40ft size gets less jobs but high freight rates. Technically, i have found out that the maintenance costs of the 40ft size trailers is higher than 20ft size due to the following reasons

1. The 40 ft size trailers has many tyres; which means you are prone to buying tyres very well.

2.Axle pots will require more oil fluids for 40ft than 20ft.   

However, whichever you buy , you will make money. it is a matter of experience.

There will be more jobs for 20ft sizes soon because Lagos State is proposing a law that will not allow 40ft size trailers to carry  2x20ft containers anymore.

Once you can venture into this business, you will ask youself why you have not ventured into it a long time ago.

FORTUNES FAVORS THE BRAVE.

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Choosing a Truck for your Haulage Biz in Nigeria

Today, I have decided to write about trucks. I have received a lot of private mails and calls as regards to the kind and model of trucks that are needed for this business especially in Nigeria. I will be specific as regards to the type of truck needed.

The trusted and the confirmed kind of trucks for starters are DAF trucks and MACK trucks. These two trucks are preferred above others because of their rugged and availability of their parts in Nigeria. An Average mechanic or technician is able to repair these trucks and find their parts easily. I am not saying that these are the best trucks in town. The statistics of the usage of these two trucks is very much higher than other trucks in Nigeria. My hand-on experience in the business loves MACK trucks. I have had success in this business because I know a lot about MACK trucks.

Once you are able to sight these two types of trucks, you have to consider the engine. In Nigeria, we have the Tokunbo (referred to as GRADE A) while we have the Nigerian fairly used. Let me briefly explain below:

Tokunbo GRADE A: These types of trucks have been used fairly in America or Europe by their first buyers. It was initially bought new and used overtime before shipping down to Nigeria. The mileage makes no sense really because we know that the roads in America and Europe are beautiful. They lack pot-holes. Therefore, most times it can be put on the road immediately.

Nigerian Fairly used: This type of truck has been used in Nigeria overtime and the buyer or user needs to sell it to another Nigerian because of one thing or the other. I don’t usually recommend this because of one reason. The reason is because you cannot trace the history of the truck especially because it has been used on Nigerian Roads.

Your choice of truck between these two trucks must be between 33 tonnes and  above. Look for a truck with double axle. Never to worry, I have include pictures of these trucks.

For MACK Trucks: Recommended is  Model  R685st and  CH613

For DAF trucks: Xp75 and above.

Your Success is ensured if you can  venture into this business. Consistency is the key to long-lasting success.

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MEMORABLE DAYS THAT LED TO MY HAULAGE EXPERIENCE AND BUSINESS

DO YOU KNOW YOU CAN MAKE CONSISTENT MONEY IN HAULAGE BUSINESS IN NIGERIA

PREVIEW:

This haulage service business is a lucrative and interesting. The market is wide and highly demanding. Hence the demand for the need of this service is always per second on daily basis.

THE MARKET:

As a result of the high rate of importation, the demand for the dispatch of containers boxes from the sea port is high, thus the haulage services is getting better day by day. Like other services, haulage business services users are enormous: they include port operators, importers, companies, individuals, agencies, among others;

INVESTMENT:

The business opportunity in haulage services is very high and lucrative but one can invest with ease, and the amount needed for this investment from your bank is between N3m to 3.1 million. The property and materials required for haulage business is durable and serviceable vehicle, like DAF  and  MACK trucks. Etc

To continue in this business, what is required is as follows:

(A)          tractor which is the “HEAD” this truck(also know as cab) drives the whole vehicle.

(B)          The body of the truck is called “BED”. This is the flat layer where the container boxes will sit on. It is also called CHASIS

(C)         The tyres

COSTING:

*        The tractor (THE HEAD)A very high grade of tokunbo” tractor cost between N2.1 million and N2.5million. This will serve a good purpose and it will be free from mechanical problems for a long period of time.

*        The body of the truck which is the flat layer “BED or CHASIS” will be bought at the rate of N700,000 or N800000. The BED or CHASIS” includes tyres which serves for a while probably two or three months

Then all the government license, both the vehicle license and all the haulage taxes and certificate will cost between N65,000- n75,000.

            The total projected estimate cost will between N3.0 – N3.5 Million

INCOME:

The rate of return on investment (ROI) is high in this business, the patronage is always high. The haulage services is 6days a week, 26days in a month and 365days in a year. The rate of income is also based on the turn around time of the truck, this is because the constraints such as traffic congestion on the road, mechanic faults etc, will be reduced a little because, the truck will be a “Grade A” Tokunbo vehicle,or built on  NEW brand tyres .

Above all, with proper management supervision and close monitoring, this is a high yielding investment enterprises.

ANALYSIS OF INCOME GENERATION

Depending on the point of destination of each container the amount charged varies. In every metropolis of Lagos state, a single trip cost between N38,000 – N40,000 and above. No matter high the expenses of a trip, the balance for a single trip is not less than N20,000.

The cost of running a truck per trip assuming the charges for the trip is N40,000

1.                Driver’s pay per trip: (10% of the amount charged)                        N4,000

2.                Cost of fueling per trip (50 liters)                                                       N10,000

3.                Motor boy: Conductor’s pay per trip                                                  N1,500

4.                Engine oil of a single trip                                                                    N2,000

5.                Miscellaneous expenses: photocopying machine etc                     N2,000

Total                                       N19,500

If all these are deducted from the payment of 40,000, we will be left with a projected profit of N20, 500 per trip

MATHEMATICAL CALCULATION

If the projected profit of N22, 500 per trip is realized therefore in one week, we realize  N100,000 in one month, we can realize about N450, 000 – N540, 000.

However, within twelve calendar month, the total MONEY INVESTED  will be realised.

MANAGEMENT OF THE TRUCK

The safety of the truck is highly guaranteed because the Lagos state Government has created over 5 lorry parks around the  port and its environment. However modern technology has introduced the GPS tracking system to protect against theft and fraudulent acts by driver’s etc.

As per the servicing of the truck, it will normally hold on Sunday, reasons been that most clearing agents do not work on Sundays. This gives the truck drivers the opportunity to service their truck at a reduce cost between N5,000 – N6,000 per week and general services every two months which cost an average of N35,000

SUMMARY:

In summary, haulage service in the port is a very lucrative business, more so that the truck will be confine to the port operation with a custom escort and it will have a defined schedule of work. Carrying unauthorized containers or operating on authorized route without escort will not be experienced.

Definitely, your sole aim is to buy a very good truck that will serve the purpose of this lucrative business with proper monitoring, thereby you will not encounter much problems. One of the most reliable trucks we used in this business is DAF trucks, MACK trucks. This is very economical to maintain in terms of servicing. I tell you what, some MACK trucks are on this our business for the past ten year (7yrs) and they are still on the road.

Presently, however, a lot of individuals and some financial institution  in this haulage business now and over the years and they are doing perfectly well.

The monthly income on this investments realistic and achievable as long as you  have good hand, handling this enterprises and with close supervision and monitoring, we will achieve good ROI (return on investment) within a short period and money invested in the business will be realized with ease, and the business will continue in good form.

This business should be handled as usual with intention of taking it to a greater and within a short period, you shall be having a fleet of trucks. This is a business no one regrets venturing into.
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