Cybertron Logistics

13/06/2019

Real risks of trucking in South Africa. The never ending war in trucks, truckers vs protestors or Wanabe truck drivers

Over 200 people have been killed, 1 400 vehicles damaged and R1,2 billion lost in cargo and infrastructure as a result of the fiery highway attacks on trucks across the country.

29/04/2019

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16/03/2019

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24/01/2019

CPK(cost per Km) is used worldwide.Transporters in Southern Africa uses it to refer to what the truck gets paid per km loaded. Johannesburg to Harare is paid minimum R32 000,total for Tri axles and is 1121km route.32000÷1121=R28,54 cpk. Backload from harare is US$1000/R14 000 average.. Making it 14000÷1121=R12, 48 cpk. 28,54+12,48=41,02.41,02÷2=20,51 cpk. So at a turnover of (32000+14000 =R46000)÷(1121x2=2242km) ..a crossboarder truck can generate 3 round trips a month edging to R46000X3=R138 000.Now subtract costs include (installments), insurances(Truck insurance,and GIT), fuel, driver trip bonus, driver allowances including food, salaries, tolls, boarder fees,licence and boarder delays.. Compare to your turnover on local loads which generally has low cpk but high reliable volume. One could calculate profitability based on turnover vs costs per km depending on route..

08/01/2019

The 2019 business year has just begun.Lets make the best use of it.As we strive to be better in logistics,lets chase all kinds of money in broader supply chain management.Happy New Year from Cybertron Logistics to you.

21/09/2018

Bulawayo Zimbabwe to Johannesburg S.Africa loads available at R13 800 Tri Axles and R15 800 Super Links.Whatsapp/Call +27742307768

26/07/2018

Which truck and trailer should one buy? The combination ranges from ½Ton,1ton,2,3,5 to the heavy duty 30,34ton and abnormal load truck and trailers. Also the specialized trucks(tankers, tippers, refrigerated containers, skeleton trailers etc" Assess the market, search for a viable truck-trailer in what has real demand. There is a growing need for more truckers to be involved at every level and loads vary from small to thousands of tons. So a bigger fleet is advantageous, so is a wide range in a fleet.

24/04/2018

What should you consider before starting your own trucking business?

1)Funding(self funded or loan) ****to determine Capital/{BUDGET}

2)How old should the trucks be at purchasing?
(a)Brand new or
(b)moderately aged (below 15 years) or
(c) old >20 years or more

3)Truck type,model, engine size(horse powers) ,transmission(auto, manual)

4) trailer type(tri axle, superlink,side tipper,tanker, inter link, refrigerated, dedicated special trailer or abnormal trailer) etc

(5)Contracts/opportunity availability, network, plus routes(local, crossboarder)

(6)Insurances[GIT+Truck insurance], trackers, and other operational metrics

(7)Mechanical repairs and maintenance (own workshop or hired mechanic)

(8)Parking(truck stop or private yard)

18/01/2018

It's not what you know that matters in any business today.Its how you use what you know that matters,or even better "who you know". Cybertron Logistics should be your choice truck loads broker to get reliable truck loads,with timely guaranteed payments.The risks and volatility of local and cross-boarder markets can be hedged by having loads from us.If you are a trucker or want to be one,consider Cybertron Logistics as a partner.

27/10/2017

One of the risks in trucking nowadays are brokers and companies who won't pay you after loading them. Some dissappear(fly by night companies), some will pay you only half down at loading and also disappear or drag payments. There is a new case of companies who load you, and instead of paying you, their lawyer contacts you asking to pay you monthly for a year or even longer.in these cases if you refuse monthly settlement , the company will even threaten to liquidate. It's a legal loophole that some conman use to finance their trucks with your money.
It's all scams that you have to avoid.instead research on these companies before loading, if you do load them.. LThen never let the figures balloon before being paid.spread your risk between brokers unless it's a guaranteed contract.Always look at red signals(delayed payments, complaints from former clients) etc.if you have a decent fleet. Then register as a vendor at a biggest companies around who won't afford to not pay you. And best always hunt for contracts and building your network with brokers and truckers..

12/09/2017

The biggest question we are asked is "I want to enter heavy Truck Industry, what's the minimum Capital requirement"?
It all depends but look at anything between R200 000 to R300 000 for used truck and trailer. This will guarantee you a clean truck with few headaches. If you know the industry, you can even go to auctions.. Its mostly the cheapest place to buy.

14/07/2017

We have tri axle and superlink loads for Mozambique and Zambia.Call +27742307768