Long Established Road Haulage Business | | Undisclosed Dorset | | Established for just on 54 years, this well respected and highly profitable (19% gross margin) specialist road haulage and transportation business has grown steadily since its inception in 1955. | | BUSINESS FOR SALE ADVERT DETAILS ADVERT NUMBER : 11827
ADVERT IMPRESSIONS : 44,794 TIME(S) | | | | BUSINESS SECTOR: | Motor & Transport | | TRADE TYPE: | Haulage | | SALE: | Agent Sale | FREEHOLD: | £695000 | | | | | | | | | | Add this business advert to your: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | BUSINESS DETAILS: | The business has seen revenues increase from £602,500 in 2003, to in excess of £971,500 by the end of 2008.
With such an impressive growth-rate over the last 5 years (61%), this worthy business offers the new owner the very real prospect of continued strong growth into the future.
Equally notable, 90% of turnover is generated from repeat business. The remaining 10% is gained from referrals and word-of-mouth recommendations. The owners do not advertise or actively market the business. Imagine the results if they did!
Over the decades, this family-run business has built an enviable reputation based on trust, reliability, honesty and consistent delivery on its promises. Its loyal customer base of 70+ is located mainly throughout the southern counties of England, with some well known household names featuring among them.
Five drivers – each averaging 13 years service with the company – operate a fleet of four 44-Ton tractor units, one 32-Ton rigid truck, plus six tipping trailers, specialising in the haulage of grain (75%) with the balance of 25% in aggregates and minerals.
After 33 years of running the business, the owner wishes to semi-retire to pursue other interests.
The business currently generates average net earnings of £14,400 per month after deduction of payroll and other expenses. The asking price is £695,000.
Contact David Mattocks at Sunbelt Business Brokers for further details. | | | | | | FOR SALE | | | | | REFERENCE: | DORSEMO001-N80 / RightBiz | | | | | | Request more information about this business.. | | ENQUIRIES: | | | | CONTACT SELLER TO GET THE SELLERS DIRECT CONTACT DETAILS AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS ONLY | | | | | | | | | | | |
