Petroleum Tankers
Local and cross-border transportation of petroleum products, the company's core specialisation.
Lake Trans
Established under Lake Group since 2011. ISO-certified transport company specialising in secure and efficient petroleum product transportation across East Africa.
Transporting East Africa Forward
Lake Trans Limited, part of Lake Group since 2011, is incorporated and registered in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The company is ISO certified and specialises in the secure and efficient transportation of petroleum products.
With a formidable fleet of more than 1,500 state-of-the-art trucks, Lake Trans is well-positioned to meet the diverse logistics demands of its clients. Continuous investment in modern, efficient vehicles underscores the company's commitment to keeping the fleet updated with current standards.
- Petroleum tankers for local and cross-border transportation
- Flatbed trucks and trailers for dry cargo services
- GPS-monitored fleet across all routes
- Specialized tipper trucks with mechanical backup
Fleet at a Glance
1,500+
Trucks
2011
Part of Lake Group
ISO
Certified
GPS
Fleet Monitoring
Mission, Vision & Values
Mission
To deliver high-quality, efficient and environmentally responsible products and services while driving sustainable growth, empowering our people and creating value for our stakeholders.
Vision
To connect Africa's people, businesses and markets through world-class transport services that enable seamless trade and sustainable growth.
Teamwork
Collaborating effectively to achieve common goals
Reliability
Being a dependable partner to our customers and stakeholders
Integrity
Upholding the highest standards of honesty and transparency
Customer Satisfaction
Striving to exceed customer expectations at every touchpoint
Fleet Capabilities
Flatbed & Trailer
Flatbed trucks and trailers specifically designed for dry cargo services.
GPS Fleet Monitoring
All trucks monitored using GPS tracking for safety and efficient delivery.
Tipper Trucks & Backup
Specialized tipper trucks with mechanical backup and repair support.
From Small Beginnings to Regional Leader
Lake Trans is one of the initial establishments of Lake Group. It started with a small number of trucks supplying fuel and has since expanded into the leading professional transportation service for fuel, steel, construction materials and containers across East Africa.
Today, the fleet has grown to more than 1,500 trucks, with continuous investment in modern vehicles to ensure the fleet remains updated with current standards and environmental best practices.
Growth Milestones
Fleet originSmall fuel supply fleet
Group integrationSince 2011
Current fleet1,500+ trucks
CertificationISO certified
CoverageEast Africa
Our Fleet in Action
