MSG Equipment’s advice for opening a truck service station: business planning, choosing a location, required paperwork and the equipment to invest in.
Most entrepreneurs invest in passenger car workshops, yet servicing trucks can be just as profitable. According to MSG Equipment, mechanical work, bodywork and painting account for most of the revenue in this segment, and demand typically peaks in the winter months.
- A business plan covering competitors and costs such as rent, equipment and wages
- A location near main roads, fuel stations and transport companies
- Proper sewerage and water supply plus the necessary permits
- Lifts, engine repair and diagnostic equipment matched to the services offered