A Little Story of Big Success
It all started with one solitary truck. Here's how a single idea became Tanzania's trusted transport partner.
The First Truck
Tumsifu Lema began offering haulage services as a sole proprietor with one truck, transporting aggregate materials from Lugoba to retail customers.
Growing the Fleet
A second truck was purchased using personal funds, expanding capacity and operations across the Lugoba region.
TJL Co Limited is Born
Tumsifu Lema officially established TJL Co Limited on July 3, 2017, with the goal of becoming a top tipper transportation company in Tanzania.
First Major Contract
Secured a contract to deliver aggregate materials for the Kimara-Kibaha six-lane expansion under Estim Construction Ltd. Added four new trucks by year end.
Key Industry Partnerships
Successive contracts completed with Keda Ceramics Limited and Twiga Cement PLC, cementing TJL as a reliable industrial logistics partner.
Industrial Expansion
Extended services to the industrial sector, transporting clinker and ceramic raw materials for major manufacturing clients.
85 Trucks & Growing
TJL expands coal transportation operations and grows its fleet to 85 trucks, becoming one of Tanzania's most capable bulk transport providers.
