M4 Couriers

Our Company

Discover the heart and soul of M4 Couriers – explore our history and get to know our current affairs, facts & figures, and the dedicated fleet behind every delivery. 

1994
Introduced
M4 Couriers was Founded

It all begins - the first trip to Mthatha in a passenger vehicle. On the 12th of October, our first one ton vehicle was obtained.

1995
Expanded
Acquired Larger Premises

Four additional vehicles were obtained and moved to a bigger premises in Beacon Bay.

1996
Award
Institute of Marketing Management Award

Institute of Marketing Management award was received and five additional vehicles obtained. Introduced twice daily trip to and from East London and Mthatha.

1997
Award
Institute of Marketing Management Award of 1997

Institute of Marketing Management award of 1997 was received and two additional vehicles obtained. Introduced twice daily trip to and from Queenstown King Williamstown.

1999
Expanded
Obtained Residence in Port Elizabeth

Obtained residence in Port Elizabeth, opening of branch. Introduced overnight trip to and from Port Elizabeth and East London.

2001
Expanded
Obtained 750sqm Warehouse

Obtained 750sqm warehouse in Beacon Bay, East London as well as three new vehicles obtained.

2003
Expanded
Additional Vehicles Obtained

Between 2002 and 2003, and an additional 8 vehicles were obtained.

2004
Milestone
Anniversary

The tenth year anniversary of M4 Couriers.

2009
Expanded
Vehicles Obtained

Between 2005 and 2009, an additional 8 vehicles were obtained.

2010
Expanded
Obtained 800sqm Warehouse

Obtained 800sqm warehouse in Port Elizabeth as well as an additional vehicle.

2014
Milestone
Anniversary

20th year anniversary for M4 couriers. Between 2011 and 2014, an additional 12 vehicles were obtained.

2018
Expanded
Vehicles Obtained

Between 2015 and 2018, an additional 12 vehicles were obtained.

2019
Expanded
Vehicles Obtained

M4 Couriers obtained an additional three new vehicles.

2021
Covid 19
Helped Fight the Epidemic

In April, the Covid 19 epidemic struck South Africa, we managed to get back up and running in May 2021 in order to deliver essential items in order to fight the epidemic.

2023
Expanded
Vehicles Obtained

M4 Couriers obtained an additional three new vehicles.

history of m4 couriers

By the late GRC Moolman dated 27 May 1997

The CC was formed in September 1994 with the intention to convey small parcels and documents to Mthatha and back. Since then we have grown into an organisation able to service most of the Eastern Cape, covering most of the Eastern Cape interior on either a twice daily, daily and some smaller towns on a weekly basis.

We have established agreements with reliable agents who in return could cover national and international shipments on either an economy road freight or airfreight basis.

Founder Background

When Pieter Moolman matriculated in 1992, there was just no work available. To have some type of income he joined a company in Mthatha as a messenger between their head office and various shops in and around Mthatha. After less than 8 months he got a promotion as a butchery manager within the same group. Orders placed for products sometimes took up to two weeks to arrive from East London, you either had to drive to East London yourself or wait for the only two transport companies who used to deliver to Mthatha.

On account of the dependence of Mthatha businesses on East London for spares and conveyance of urgent documents and the erratic delivery thereof, he recognized the need for a professional courier service.

With funding from his parents, Jerry Moolman and Denise Moolman as well as his brother Gerhard Moolman, he managed to obtain one vehicle. He started with no experience but with the desire to render the best possible service.

From the outset the emphasis was to provide a professional service and to charge a reasonable rate for a well done job. The merit of this belief is reflected in the substantial increase in turnover and customer base.

On account of the phenomenal growth of the business, he had to call on his brother, Marius Moolman, to come to his assistance, first to manage the Mthatha operation, and then operations manager at the East London office.

We believe that our care and efficiency, the image of our staff and vehicles have introduced an unprecedented level of professionalism into the courier business, causing us to be inundated with applications from new customers.

– Extract from Daily Dispatch – June 1997

Current Affairs

We are still one of the only courier companies which offers a twice daily service, either over night or same day to and from East London to Mthatha and to and from East London to Queenstown (Komani).

Unlike many other companies we service the Eastern Cape with our own branded vehicles and staff.

We have an established office in East London (head office) and Port Elizabeth, Mthatha and Queenstown are serviced by “mobile” offices.

We offer agency depots for couriers not based in East London, pod’s are returned promptly to the relevant parties.

A tender service is offered to any company, whether you are based in the Eastern Cape or any other province. We do have the facilities to purchase tenders on a customer’s behalf and overnight them to the customer.

We can help with any type of logistical service, whether it be big or small, national or international, “We do them all” !!

Facts & Figures

We have more than 40 well trained dedicated staff members of which the compliment is 65% previously disadvantaged.

We cover a distance of more than 100000 kilometres per month within the Eastern Cape with our own fleet of vehicles. We handle in the excess of 400 deliveries per day, and can pride ourselves in the fact that our delivery rate is 99.5% as per schedule.

We service more than a thousand satisfied customers on a weekly basis, 30 day accounts, and EFT customers welcome!

Meet the Fleet

We have a fleet ranging from half ton vehicles, one ton, four ton and up to 9 ton trucks, all our vehicles are enclosed and fitted with state of the art live tracking . We keep our vehicles in excellent mechanical condition and are replaced on a yearly basis. Our drivers are highly experienced and trained and are always willing to go the extra mile for our customers. We pride ourselves in having a a state of the art fleet as well as an amazing team to bring the fleet to life.

We have a fleet ranging from half ton vehicles, one ton, four ton and up to 9 ton trucks, all our vehicles are enclosed and fitted with state of the art live tracking . We keep our vehicles in excellent mechanical condition and are replaced on a yearly basis. Our drivers are highly experienced and trained and are always willing to go the extra mile for our customers. We pride ourselves in having a a state of the art fleet as well as an amazing team to bring the fleet to life.

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Safety and Security

For peace of mind our complete fleet is under constant 24 hour surveillance. To minimize any delays our vehicles are well maintained according to manufactures specification. Buildings have 24 hour armed response as well as CCTV systems in place. Our well identifiable uniformed staff  are well trained and screened. We have taken measures in order to have electricity through load shedding. 

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