advice and more info - transport industry

[enos]

hi every one , for some one who wants to be involved in the transportation idustry. what are the procedure to follow.and who to go to. what must i have in possesion.are there finances... please contact me .

your response will be highly apreciated
Enos

[Missnancyalex]

Just tell me what section you wan't to start
like
1. Freight transportation
2. Tourist transportation

I will try to find some resource for you just answer the question above.

[enos]

advice and more info

1. Freight transportation

thank you.

[Blurock]

hi every one , for some one who wants to be involved in the transportation idustry. what are the procedure to follow.and who to go to. what must i have in possesion.are there finances... please contact me .
Enos

This is a high risk industry due to the many pitfalls. Not only do you have to fully comprehend what it entails to run a fleet with maintenance, repairs, driver training, HR, IR, road transport regulations and legislation etc. One also have to understand a bit about accounting, contract law, negotiation skills and running a business in general. People actually go to university to study this industry.

Another way to do it would be to go and work for a transport or logistics company. Learn as much as you can and only when you think you know more than the average fleet owner should you start a business in this sector. But this also takes time...

I would not risk getting wiped out in a highly competitive industry that I know nothing of. Margins are often small and leaves no room for error.

[enos]

info & advice

ive worked for a mining company for three years now. and through the various mines i worked during that period, ive learned a few things, amongst them was the coal transportation, through that knowledge ive also made friends.as a result i was so interested in it i went and registered my CC and now im on my final stages of my vat applications.

based on what i know, i believe im more than capable of managing a few trucks as the begining stages as i move forward to gathering more information and learning more as i grow. starting a business is all about taking risks and not luck alone.im more than willing to face those risks and challanges, one day at time, with well plannings and organising, i believe i can survive..

some of those things u've mentioned, also made friends in those departments,so some of those things i can say ive prepared for.


dont give a man fish to feed his family, teach a man how to fish instead, then the rest is up to him.

[Dave A]

There should be some useful information on the Road Freight Association website.

[Blurock]

Good luck with your venture Enos. Good idea to learn from the guys alraedy in the industry.

[Missnancyalex]

This post was to old but worthwhile to read

http://askentrepreneur.entrepreneurmag.co.za/starting-a-business/industry-specific-questions/automotive-transport/what-should-i-know-and-be-aware-of-before-starting-a-transport-or-logistics-business/

If this did not work you can use this

http://www.ileadtrucks.co.za/transport-company-start-up-road-freight-transport-sill-gatty-trading-inc-johannesburg-gauteng.html

Hope you have found some solution

[enos]

thank you very much guys. thank you.

somewere down the line il find myself as one of your client.once more. thank you

[Missnancyalex]

I am here to help out you guys with my Searching skills. So i take it as a compliment.