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Stephen4425
Stephen4425 Posts: 1 Newbie
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Is It good to start auto shipping business with two trucks?
I have a truck and thinking to buy Flatbed Trailer , need sincere3 opinions.
Thanks:money:

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  • Herzlos
    Herzlos Posts: 14,688 Forumite
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    Probably not, if that's the extent of your planning. You're thinking of shipping cars in which country?
  • lockedout69
    lockedout69 Posts: 26 Forumite
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    Better to start auto shipping business with two trucks than it would be with four microwave ovens (and no trucks) for instance.

    Hth
  • System
    System Posts: 178,093 Community Admin
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    Stephen4425 wrote: »
    Is It good to start auto shipping business with two trucks?
    I have a truck and thinking to buy Flatbed Trailer , need sincere3 opinions.
    Thanks:money:

    Do you have an operators license if they're >3.5 tonne? If you're running transit van type vehicles or even a 4x4 type truck/offroader, something like a Ford Ranger/Mitsubishi Landcruiser/Vauxhall Frontera etc once you put a trailer on and the total plated weight of the vehicle and trailer exceed 3.5 tonnes you will need to have the vehicle fitted with a tachograph, the drivers will need to use a tachograph when towing the trailer even if it is empty and they will need to comply with all EU drivers hours regulations. As the operator you will need to comply with all duties in respect to tachographs including analysis and record keeping.
  • Johno100
    Johno100 Posts: 5,259 Forumite
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    Tarambor wrote: »
    Do you have an operators license if they're >3.5 tonne? If you're running transit van type vehicles or even a 4x4 type truck/offroader, something like a Ford Ranger/Mitsubishi Landcruiser/Vauxhall Frontera etc once you put a trailer on and the total plated weight of the vehicle and trailer exceed 3.5 tonnes you will need to have the vehicle fitted with a tachograph, the drivers will need to use a tachograph when towing the trailer even if it is empty and they will need to comply with all EU drivers hours regulations. As the operator you will need to comply with all duties in respect to tachographs including analysis and record keeping.

    Given the language used in the OP I suspect he/she will not be impacted by UK or (I'd hazard a guess) EU regulations.
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