Transport Business With Potential

Price:

Other - £80,000

Seller Ref:

9745B

Location:

Staffordshire

Business Type:

Motor & Transport Businesses for Sale

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Description:

THE BUSINESS:

HISTORY

• Heritage dating back some 26 successful years.
• Prestigious and reliable customer base nurtured over the years, unrivalled reputation within the area.

REASON FOR SALE

• Genuine retirement plans

PRODUCTS

• Lorry transport anywhere in UK.
• Lorries available:
1 articulated with 2 x trailers
4 x 6 wheel
1 x 4 wheel
1 x sprinter van
All vehicles curtain sided for ease of use

CUSTOMERS

• 8 regular customers
• 10 occasional
• 1 spring / summer customer, 2 – 3 loads per week
• Regular haulage
• Many double loads to Lancashire, London and Birmingham.

STRENGTHS

• Excellent reputation
• Consistent customer base
• No immediate investment required beyond consideration price
• Stable and reliable staff
• Superb location with ease of access to major roads
• Central position within country

VEHICLES

1 x articulated + 2 trailers - Rented £5301.06
1 x 4 wheel - Rented £5301.06
1 x 6 wheel - Rented £5301.06
1 x 6 wheel Leased £1977.36 pm
1 x 6 wheel Paid for
1 x 6 wheel HP £1493.27 pm
1 x Sprinter van HP £557.86 pm

SCOPE

• To use central country position to generate additional business due to easy reach throughout UK
• Nurture businesses that are now coming out of recession
• Would benefit from website promotion and introduction of computerised systems
• Ideal acquisition for an experienced haulage trader or as a bolt-on for an existing haulier looking to expand

DISCLAIMER: Viewing is essential to fully appreciate this business and strictly by appointment only through the agents. N/B: All Negotiations must be conducted through Advent Business Sales. These details do not constitute part of an offer or contract and properties are offered subject to being sold, let or withdrawn without notice at any time and without liability for any expenses incurred by applicants. All statements and descriptions are made without responsibility or warranty by us, vendors or lessors. Intending purchasers must check for themselves (Misrepresentation Act 1967).

An Energy Performance Certificate will be made available upon request of further details where one is required for the business premises.

Location Details:

• Currently trading from an industrial unit in the South Staffordshire area within easy reach of the A5 and the M6 / M42 motorways. • Will need to be re- located.

Lease Terms:

Re Locatabe

Trading Hours:

24 x 7

Accommodation:

• The vendor currently has an informal agreement with the landlord where he has the use of an office and parking area. • The new owner will need to re -located the business, or may be able to negotiate directly with the landlord.