Hi Wazuans. I am interested in attempting truck business; either ferry goods Nairobi- upcountry or just do it upcountry only. I am told Mitsubishi are stronger and more durable than Isuzus. For upcountry i require to ferry around 120 sacks of maize per trip but am not sure the truck size or engine cc for that.

You need a lot of floating cash,...or a quick line of ready credit. Trucks keep breaking spares, even when they are relatively new. I have a pal who owns a Merc Actros, he keeps a buffer of 60-90K ready for bust tyres, brakes and other things that might stop that delivery from happening ...and you know when you delay cargo ...

Thanks. Does it matter whether you get a local(new) or used japanese import?

Used trucks are a no-no..get a new or imported one if you can.

@ mmarto, a good japanese import, ile haijafanyiwa maneno mingi kwa engine, could be good enough though i havent had any experience with them. Have had a nasty experience with a local second hand truck in Kenya and i got burnt pretty bad.