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Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Stellenbosch, South Africa
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I am a part owner in a bulk transport business. We carry bulk in 20 ton (metric) and upwards with a fleet of 35 rigs.
It is not a glamorous business to be in, no matter if you carry BMW's or scrap metal.
Fuel is only about 30% of your costs. Don't discount maintenance, tyres, lease payments, etc etc ad naseum. Profit only comes from having a large fleet where your fixed overhead costs are sufficiently diluted and you have the muscle to negotiate large transport contracts.
In your business model, you will forever be competing with the next driver/owner who will undercut you for cents/mile.
The last thing you want to do is to drive a truck yourself. It will suck up all your time leaving you with very little time for family/leisure or attending to your business otherwise.
Why don't you find job or set yourself up in the racing industry? What sort of engineer are you?
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