Bulk delivery.
WHAT THE BUSINESS INVOLVES
Loading, transporting and discharging bulk water.
WHO BUYS
Households without supply Construction sites Businesses and institutions Events Areas with interrupted supply
WHAT TO ESTABLISH ABOUT THE SOURCE
Where the water comes from and whether it is fit for the stated use.
WHY IT MATTERS
Water supplied for drinking must be of drinking quality, and customers assume it is.
WHAT TO BE CLEAR ABOUT
What quality you are supplying.
WHY IN WRITING
Customers using non-potable water for drinking is a serious risk.
WHAT TANKER HYGIENE REQUIRES
Tanks used only for water Cleaning and sanitising on a schedule Covers and seals intact Hoses stored clean and off the ground
WHY HOSES SPECIFICALLY
They are dragged through dirt and they contact the water directly.
WHAT TO NEVER DO
Use a tanker that has carried anything other than water Leave hose ends uncovered
WHAT TO RECORD
Source, date, cleaning and deliveries.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH ABOUT PRICING
Cost per trip including fuel, driver, loading and vehicle cost.
WHAT DETERMINES PROFITABILITY
Trips per day Distance Loading time Payment collection
WHY LOADING TIME
It is frequently longer than the journey.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH
Reliable loading arrangements.
WHAT TO TRACK
Trips per vehicle per day Cost per trip Collections
WHAT TO ESTABLISH ABOUT PAYMENT
Payment on delivery, where possible.
