Euro Iv Compliant Haulier With International Operators Licence | | Undisclosed Essex | | ESSEX EURO IV COMPLIANT HAULIER WITH INTERNATIONAL OPERATORS LICENCES 1/2 acre secured yard Well Established with excellent c/m base Fleet of 6 liveried vehicles A/T: £294,000 GP: 21% EBITDA CIRCA £40,000 Excellent scope for expansion L/H: £179,950 INC VEHICLES REF: 1126RM | | BUSINESS FOR SALE ADVERT DETAILS ADVERT NUMBER : 66162
ADVERT IMPRESSIONS : 16,173 TIME(S) | | | | BUSINESS SECTOR: | Motor & Transport | | TRADE TYPE: | Haulage | | SALE: | Agent Sale | LEASEHOLD: | £179950 | | | | | | | | | | Add this business advert to your: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | BUSINESS DETAILS: | LOCATION
Trading from large yard within a few minutes drive of the Dartford crossing
Hard standing providing ample off road parking for vehicle fleet, customers, staff and visitors
Based on small secure industrial estate and close to a range of complementary businesses
HISTORY
Established by the vendor in 1975 as a family firm with industry experience dating back to the 1960s
Emphasis on reliability and service
Liveried vehicle fleet developed to service expanding workloads
Now work mainly undertaken for businesses within the construction sector within the UK
Customer base carefully selected to ensure reliable workflow and consistent margin
REASON FOR SALE
Retirement
SERVICES
General haulage work undertaken throughout the UK
Many customers operate within the construction industry
Specialist knowledge relating to transport of equipment for ground works
Majority of jobs undertaken within a 100 mile radius of Essex base
CUSTOMERS
25 to 30 business customers across a variety of sectors
Two large customers within the construction industry
High repeat rate
SUPPLIERS
Consumables purchased from a variety of trade wholesalers
STAFF
Vendor (management and driving duties)
1 administrator
4 HGV drivers
TRADING HOURS
As customer demands dictate
Open during office hours
FINANCIALS
Annual turnover £313,000 (2011) representing a 7% increase on 2010
Gross margin 21%
Good level of net profit with EBITDA approximately £40,000
OVERHEADS
Yard rental £210 per week represents excellent value
PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT
Yard, approximately 0.5 acres, with hard standing, wash bay, storage and Portacabin style office with WC and kitchen
24 hour security
Liveried vehicle fleet:
o 1998 ERF 44 tonne articulated with 42 foot flat bed trailer
o 1993 ERF EC6 18 tonne rigid flat bed
o 2001 ERF ECS 18 tonne rigid flat bed
o 1999 ERF EC6 18 tonne rigid flat bed
o 1999 ERF 18 tonne rigid flat bed
o 1996 Leyland Daf 45 130 7.5 tonne rigid with flat bed trailer
o 2002 Citroen van
o 1994 Ford Transit van
Hot washer system for vehicle cleaning
11 international operator licences expiring in 2016
STRENGTHS
Enviable reputation established over many years
High repeat rate
Superb location close to Dartford crossing
Extremely favourable deal for large yard, with security
Loyal and capable staff
Fleet of 6 lorries and two vans with attractive livery
11 international operators licences included within consideration price
Solid financial performance
TENURE
Informally rented at £1,275 per month
SCOPE
Considerable scope for business development with additional advertising and marketing
Website
Large yard is under utilised at present with opportunities for expansion
Ideal acquisition for a family
Introduction of specialist or additional services
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