Light Haulage Company | | Undisclosed Bedfordshire | | LIGHT FREIGHT TRANSPORT - Est 30 Years 4 x combo vans & 4 x 3.5 tonne curtain siders All self employed drivers CAN BE RUN FROM HOME A/T: £120,000 - 3 month handover PRICE: £80,000 Inc all vehicles REF: 8571LU | | BUSINESS FOR SALE ADVERT DETAILS ADVERT NUMBER : 56047
ADVERT IMPRESSIONS : 12,241 TIME(S) | | | | BUSINESS SECTOR: | Motor & Transport | | TRADE TYPE: | Haulage | | SALE: | Agent Sale | LEASEHOLD: | £80000 | | | | | | | | | | Add this business advert to your: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | BUSINESS DETAILS: | The business is currently run from a small two roomed office but could be run from home. It is situated in the thriving town of Luton and its customer base is found within 10-15 miles radius of the town.
All company vans are looked after by their drivers and are taken home so no yard is required for vehicle security.
Luton is connected directly to London by both motorway (M1) and rail and also has a busy airport.
Advent Business Sales have been instructed to offer for sale this well established light freight transport business.
Established 30 years ago by the vendor, it is now reluctantly for sale due to retirement and family commitments.
Our client has achieved an enviable reputation of providing on the day service based on a first asked first gets basis, a situation that all his customers both understand and appreciate.
Our client is more than happy to assist the buyer during a hand over period of 3 months to effect the required introductions to the customer base as well as the drivers.
The recent re-direction of the company has achieved a year on year increase of turnover with a very stable GP.
The drivers are hired on a self employed basis and are paid for work done. This naturally lowers the company’s overheads.
The transport consists of:
. 3 x 3.5 tonne– one of these are on lease and are curtain sided
. 3 x combo vans
All vehicles will be taxed and tested for 6 months minimum.
TRADING HOURS
24 hours as required by the customer
EXPANSION POTENTIAL
This is an excellent opportunity to acquire an established light freight company with a large local base of reputable business, with potential to expand further or alternatively for another operator to expand their fleet and customer base.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
We have been advised by the vendor of the following:
Annual sales: £120,000
Gross Profit: 80%
Accounts will be made available to interested parties after a viewing has taken place.
Please let us know if you require finance for the purchase of a business.
TENURE: 1 year automatic renewal
Rent & Rates: £2061 pa
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). | | | | | | FOR SALE | | | | | REFERENCE: | 8571LU / RightBiz | | | | | | Request more information about this business.. | | ENQUIRIES: | | | | CONTACT SELLER TO GET THE SELLERS DIRECT CONTACT DETAILS AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS ONLY | | | | | | | | | | | |
