Euro IV Compliant Haulier With International Operators Licence For Sale

Business description

HISTORY

• Established by the vendor in 1975 as a family firm with industry experience dating back to the 1960s
• Emphasis on reliability and service
• Liveried vehicle fleet developed to service expanding workloads
• Now work mainly undertaken for businesses within the construction sector within the UK
• Customer base carefully selected to ensure reliable workflow and consistent margin

REASON FOR SALE

• Retirement

SERVICES

• General haulage work undertaken throughout the UK
• Many customers operate within the construction industry
• Specialist knowledge relating to transport of equipment for ground works
• Majority of jobs undertaken within a 100 mile radius of Essex base

CUSTOMERS

• 25 to 30 business customers across a variety of sectors
• Two large customers within the construction industry
• High repeat rate

SUPPLIERS

• Consumables purchased from a variety of trade wholesalers

STRENGTHS

• Enviable reputation established over many years
• High repeat rate
• Superb location close to Dartford crossing
• Extremely favourable deal for large yard, with security
• Loyal and capable staff
• Fleet of 6 lorries and two vans with attractive livery
• 11 international operators licences included within consideration price
• Solid financial performance










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Property information

Property:

Leasehold

Lease terms:

• Informally rented at £1,275 per month

Location:

• Trading from large yard within a few minutes’ drive of the Dartford crossing
• Hard standing providing ample off road parking for vehicle fleet, customers, staff and visitors
• Based on small secure industrial estate and close to a range of complementary businesses
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Premises details:

• Yard, approximately 0.5 acres, with hard standing, wash bay, storage and Portacabin style office with WC and kitchen
• 24 hour security
• Liveried vehicle fleet:
o 1998 ERF 44 tonne articulated with 42 foot flat bed trailer
o 1993 ERF EC6 18 tonne rigid flat bed
o 2001 ERF ECS 18 tonne rigid flat bed
o 1999 ERF EC6 18 tonne rigid flat bed
o 1999 ERF 18 tonne rigid flat bed
o 1996 Leyland Daf 45 130 7.5 tonne rigid with flat bed trailer
o 2002 Citroen van
o 1994 Ford Transit van

• Hot washer system for vehicle cleaning
• 11 international operator licences expiring in 2016

Business Operation

Expansion potential:

• Considerable scope for business development with additional advertising and marketing
• Website
• Large yard is under utilised at present with opportunities for expansion
• Ideal acquisition for a family
• Introduction of specialist or additional services

Trading hours:

• As customer demands dictate
• Open during office hours

Employees:

• Vendor (management and driving duties) • 1 administrator • 4 HGV drivers

Other information

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