I know of people who make good money just in this transport business,
with a 33 canter,or bigger u have the advantage of buying farm produce from central,transporting to coast..and reaping well and proper.
The first thing is to get the lorry, once you have the lorry u start looking for business confidently..
With good proper contacts...you can make it.
another thing, dont buy a used lorry ,if you can buy a brand isuzu or whatever and Lo! forget maintenance costs that eat your profit.