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ThaiAlNigeria:
Greetings Nairalanders,

(I have modified my previous message to update the ROI when investing or doing haulage business)

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50% of the messages I get is about how to buy trucks.

I will share with you my TRUCK BUYING MEMO.

Here are the check list (Head part of truck)

1) Spring suspensions only
2) get 20 footers because there are more jobs for 20 footers (This could be debatable)
3) Must have double Axle
4) Must be TOKUNBO - GRADE A
5) Must have Tracking
6) The Year of Manufacture is very important. The year of manufacture is written boldly on engine block where you find Chassis number.
7) The Year of manufacture determines Prices of Trucks
Be wary of Injector
9) Be careful of Brake system
10) The HP should always be above 320.
11) Always get 2x100 Volts Battery
12) Block the Thermostat. Inquire about ThermoStat.
13) Buy left handed trucks

Models to buy

A) Mack and DAF ONLY. It is known by trucking experts that SCANIA are UNSUITED FOR NIGERIAN ROADS. (This was where we really messed up)
B) MAN is an alternative truck to consider.

MACK -:
A) R 685 st --- for Any R Models, don’t look beyond 1980s Model
B) CH 613 ---- For any CH Models do not look beyond 1999 Model

DAF -:
A) XP75 --- Unsure But not beyonf 1999
B) DAF 95 --- Unsure But not beyond 1999

TYRES

Option 1 and best option if we have enough money -- BridgeStone and/or Pirelli
Option 2 and only buy when lack of funds -- Ceat Tyres
STAY AWAY FROM DOUBLE STAR Tyres and other unbranded tyres.

FLAT BEDS AND TRAILERS or Box trailers (The carriage part of the truck)

1) Must be STRONG and HEAVY
2) Must be 30 Tonnes and above
3) Please note that a 30 Tonnes Flatbeds and Trailers cannot carry LOADS above 30 tonnes of goods. Whenever heavy loads are put onto trailers, there will be issues with the trucks and trailers and wheels. That is why it is always advisable to get Trailers and Flat Beds above 30 Tonnes. There are lots of 35 Tonnes, 45 Tonnes FlatBeds and Trailers. If its a 10 tons Truck, make sure the load is never above 10 tons.
4) How can we know the weight of goods loaded? Check the Bill of Lading and find out. The manufacturers will normally always fill the trucks to it fullest without considering weight issues. Failing to manage this area will create alot of issues for the trucks in the long run.

SERVICES AND MAINTENANCE

1) Trucks should be checked and maintained once a month every month by a trusted mechanic.

2) Inspection of the “hooks” on the Trailers are to be carried out on a regular basis.

3) Replacing battery every 3-4 months.

4) Service and grease your trucks every 5000-7000 miles

5) Have arrangements with reputed fuel stations. Be careful of diesel mix. A mixed diesel could cause a lot of trouble for the engine. Build trust with Fuel station.

GIT (Goods in Transit)

Prefer Leadway insurance over other company. Have good relationships with insurance people to get priority services.

Tipper buying advise -- Do not buy second hand tippers. I highly doubt they will be a good investment as Tippers are highly mechanized. You need a very very professional mechanic to check your second hand tipper. I would rather buy a 1st Hand Tipper. Brand we personally recommend is Sino Howo.

Hope this helps anyone trying to get into the Haulage business.

My humblest regards,

Your Friend

Spec of the mack trucks and prices ??

bigdaddygeee:
4 MACK TRUCKS
I IVECO TRUCK

All almost brand new and available for sale at a price far less compared to their quality.

Kindly contact me if interested
08059493496

Give spec for that mack...Is it a CH ?...What's the price?

Selling 5M ?...
My whatsapp 08035449619

jayautos:
N7million only sir

Are they all 1996?..Do you have 2003 Ch613 and how much?

I want a Mack CH 613

I need truck head only

Sold?

onecoder:
I currently work as an android developer without a CS degree in Nigeria. Though I plan applying for an IT course in Germany.
I learnt Java while participating in Udacity android basics and android developer nanodegree.
I believe there are numerous resources to learn Java online.
There is a course on udemy by imtiaz Ahmad, which was helpful and you can get a study guide for OCAJP on amazon.com too.
I don't necessarily subscribe to starting over with a bsc. You can apply for apprenticeship software developer positions in Germany. Some don't require CS degree.
There are courses on compilers like the one from Stanford online too. You just need to google and whatever CS topic you want to learn. You can always get a book.

Great guy!!

adextetoo:
Yes I did

As in...How did you go abt it?...Notary,court, which one?.....compliment bro

Bro, how did you certify your credentials for TU Bergakademie Freiberg?.....

adextetoo:
I don't know what's going on, I applied with TU Berkagademie Freiberg and I am yet to receive a notification concerning me getting admission or not. Since July 27th and I am supposed to start by April 2020 all things being equal.

Please is there anybody in the same situation I am in?

[quote author=faithzy post=85196419]Merry Christmas Guys[/quote

Cheers!!]

clintonsparkz:
Well I will be truthful with u, to be on a safer side use either the embassy or notary public, but some schs and uniassist accept high Court certification, I am using notary public, if u are in Lagos I can give u a notary public's digit, I used the man, quite cheap and with stamp.

I appreciate bro.Thanks...I am in Eastern part of the country...I will use Notary public...

SOLARPOWER1:
Some schools accept high court. Some schools accept only notary public; uniassist accept high court but make sure EACH PAGE of documents is signed and stamped. Finally some schools only accept certification from German embassy. Read the website of where you are sending it to

Alright dear...I will recheck

clintonsparkz:
it is, it's above the 2.5 minimum, so u are good to go, work on your motivational letter, and that's it

Greetings Clinton, can I do certification of copies of my original documents and all application(Msc) credentials at Highcourt ?...Guideline please

Greeting NLanders!
In preparation to sending Copies of my credentials For Msc, Is Certification frm a HIGH court acceptable by German schs?...

[quote author=clintonsparkz post=85068905]it is, it's above the 2.5 minimum, so u are good to go, work on your motivational letter, and that's it[/quote
@Betnomore,Clintonstarz, Starboychan....You guys are great.. Just thought me that lower the score,the better/higher your chances....1.5 better than 2.0 on the scale...I respect ur knowledge guys....God bless you all...

clintonsparkz:
2.2 not 2.02

I guess not quite good for tuition-free MSC abi?

Betnomore:
It's 1.63
Formula is German scale =Nmax-Nattained/Nmax-Nlowest) x3+1.

@Betnomore..Pls educate me more...what is A cgpa of 3.3/5.0 in German standard?.. OK for Msc?..Regards

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