Haulage, Lancashire, Lancashire

DRIVER TRAINING, TRANSPORT / HAULAGE, STORAGE WAREHOUSING in the North West for Sale.

An outstanding, highly regarded and approved group of transport related businesses offering complete LGV / HGV driver practical and classroom training, transport logistics and haulage with their own fleet of trucks and secure storage warehousing facilities.

Based out of a 10,000 square foot facility in the North West, with excellent links to the motorway systems. The building incorporates full HGV access to the ground floor warehousing facility, plus offices, staff canteen and a classroom accommodating up to 25 students at a time. The premises are available at fair market rent value or the business can be relocated. The premises benefit from the recent installation of roof mounted solar panels for colossal energy cost savings. The warehousing facility is fully compliant and BRC Approved and Certified.

THE BUSINESS - This is a family run business which has been operating successfully for almost 15 years and boasts annual turnover of almost £2.5m with a gross profit in excess of £700,000. Turnover is rising exponentially, year on year and the highly profitable rental income generated from simple pallet storage is rapidly increasing with demand. Road haulage receipts account for approximately £1.8m per annum, with driver training classes and warehousing accounting for much of the rest of the groups income. The driver training centre has earned tremendous recognition for the comprehensive range of approved courses it provides, both classroom and behind the wheel. DVSA, CILT and SQA approved training facility.

A full complement of fleet vehicles, plant and equipment is in addition to the business asking price, an inventory for which will be provided to interested parties. This is a multi-faceted business which still has huge potential for growth in all areas.

STAFF - A full team of highly skilled staff on the books, including a full-time transport manager, fleet manager and administration manager, two full-time logistics planners, 18 full-time Class 1 drivers and a full compliment of staff dedicated to the training side of the business.
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