Off-Peak Hours Incentive RM15/Trip: How Prime Mover Financing Maximizes Profit
Malaysia offers RM15/trip off-peak incentive for prime movers entering major highways during non-peak hours. Learn how to structure financing to maximize this government incentive and boost your haulage profitability.
The RM15/Trip Incentive: Government Pays You to Drive Off-Peak
Malaysia's highways are congested during peak hours. 6am-10am and 4pm-8pm: traffic jams, delays, frustration.
The government's solution: incentivize heavy vehicles to drive during off-peak hours.
The Offer: RM15 per trip for prime movers entering major highways during off-peak hours (10pm-6am).
For a prime operator making 300 trips monthly, that's RM4,500 in additional profitβpurely for adjusting your schedule.
How the Off-Peak Incentive Works
Program Details
Eligible Vehicles:
β’ Prime movers (head trucks)
β’ Heavy lorries (5-ton and above)
β’ Trailers and container carriers
Eligible Highways:
β’ North-South Expressway (PLUS)
β’ AKLEH Highway
β’ KESAS Highway
β’ Other major highways (check latest list with JPJ)
Off-Peak Hours:
β’ Night: 10:00pm - 6:00am
β’ Incentive rate: RM15 per highway entry
Application Process
- Register with JPJ/LLM (Lembaga Lebuhraya Malaysia)
- Install on-board unit (OBM) tracking device
- Obtain off-peak vehicle sticker
- Submit monthly trip logs
- Receive incentive payment monthly
The Profitability Math: Off-Peak Operations
Revenue Impact Calculation
Current Operations (Peak Hours Only):
β’ Trips per day: 2
β’ Revenue per trip: RM1,500
β’ Daily revenue: RM3,000
β’ Monthly revenue (25 days): RM75,000
Off-Peak Incentive: RM0 (not participating)
Off-Peak Operations (Same 2 Trips, Adjusted Schedule):
β’ Trips per day: 2 (now 10pm-6am)
β’ Revenue per trip: RM1,500 (same rate)
β’ Daily revenue: RM3,000
β’ Monthly revenue (25 days): RM75,000
Off-Peak Incentive: RM750/day (RM15 Γ 2 trips Γ 25 days)
Monthly Bonus: RM18,750
Annual Bonus: RM225,000 additional profit
Additional Benefits Beyond RM15/Trip
Fuel Savings:
β’ No traffic congestion = consistent speed
β’ Peak hours: stop-and-go driving increases fuel consumption 15-20%
β’ Off-peak: steady speed = optimal fuel efficiency
Fuel Savings: RM500-RM1,000 monthly
Time Savings:
β’ Peak hours: 2 hours per trip (traffic delays)
β’ Off-peak: 1.5 hours per trip (clear roads)
β’ Time saved: 30 minutes per trip
Result: Can fit 3 trips in same time (if demand exists) = RM1,500 additional revenue per day
Driver Benefits:
β’ Less stressful driving (no congestion frustration)
β’ Better sleep schedule (night operations)
β’ Higher driver retention
Financing Off-Peak Operations: What You Need
OBU (On-Board Unit) Installation
Required Equipment:
β’ GPS tracking device
β’ Highway entry detection sensor
β’ Data transmission unit
Cost: RM2,000-RM3,500 per prime mover
Financing Solution:
β’ Include OBU in prime mover financing
β’ RM3,500 spread over 5-year term = RM70/month additional
β’ Off-peak incentive (RM750/month) more than covers OBU cost
Operational Adjustments
Off-peak operations require:
- Night Dispatch: Dispatcher available 10pm-6am
- Driver Availability: Drivers willing to work night shifts
- Client Coordination: Wareports must accept late-night/early-morning deliveries
- Port Access: Ports must allow off-peak container pickup/drop-off
Additional Prime Movers for Peak/Off-Peak Split
Optimal strategy: Split fleet between peak and off-peak operations:
Example Fleet (10 Prime Movers):
β’ 6 prime movers: Peak hours (6am-10am, 4pm-8pm)
β’ 4 prime movers: Off-peak hours (10pm-6am)
Incentive Earnings: 4 prime movers Γ 2 trips/day Γ RM15 Γ 25 days = RM3,000/month
Ing Heng Credit: Off-Peak Optimization Financing
1. We Finance Complete Off-Peak Setup
We finance:
β’ Prime mover purchase
β’ OBU installation
β’ JPJ registration modifications
β’ Initial off-peak permit fees
Result: One monthly payment covers all off-peak requirements.
2. 0% Down Payment Accelerates Off-Peak Transition
Transitioning to off-peak operations requires:
- OBU equipment purchase: RM3,500 per prime mover
- Driver night shift differential pay: +RM500/month per driver
- Dispatcher night shift: Additional staff cost
0% Down Payment Benefit:
β’ Preserved capital covers transition costs
β’ Off-peak incentives (RM18,750/month) exceed transition costs within 2 months
β’ Profitability begins immediately
3. Flexible Terms for Seasonal Adjustments
Off-peak demand varies by season:
- Festive periods: High demand (off-peak valuable)
- Monsoon seasons: Reduced demand (may revert to peak operations)
- Economic slowdowns: Port volumes drop (off-peak may be only option)
We offer:
β’ Seasonal payment adjustments
β’ Skip payments during low-volume months
β’ Balloon payments during high-volume months
4. Multiple Prime Mover Financing
Optimal off-peak/peak split requires multiple prime movers:
Example: 10 Prime Mover Fleet
β’ 4 off-peak dedicated: RM1.4 million
β’ 6 peak/off-peak flexible: RM2.1 million
Total Investment: RM3.5 million
We finance entire fleet with 0% down payment, bundle all OBU equipment, and structure payments to match off-peak revenue patterns.
Real-World Off-Peak Success Stories
Port Klang Night Operations
\"Operated 6 prime movers on peak hours only. Constant congestion, wasted fuel, driver stress. Heard about RM15 off-peak incentive. Ing Heng financed 2 additional prime movers (0% down) dedicated to off-peak. Installed OBU on all 8 prime movers. Trained drivers for night shifts. Now 4 prime movers run off-peak, 4 remain peak. Off-peak incentive: RM3,000/month. Fuel savings (no congestion): RM1,500/month. Bonus: can fit 3rd off-peak trip when demand high. Monthly profit up RM6,000. 0% down preserved RM84,000 used for OBU installation, driver night shift training. Off-peak transformation was best business decision.\"
β Zainal Abidin, Operations Director
Cross-Border Off-Peak Specialist
\"Singapore-Thailand route. Border crossings unpredictableβsometimes 1 hour, sometimes 6 hours. Peak hour border waits wasted 3+ hours. Shifted operations to off-peak: 10pm-2am border crossings. Reduced wait times to 1 hour average. Saved 2 hours per trip = 2 additional trips possible daily. Off-peak incentive: RM2,250/day (5 prime movers Γ 3 trips Γ RM15). Revenue increase: RM15,000/day (additional trips). Financed 5 prime movers with Ing Heng (0% down), included OBUs. Higher monthly installment but profit increase RM40,000/month. Off-peak strategy transformed margin.\"
β Steven Boon, Managing Director
Planning Your Off-Peak Transition
Step 1: Calculate Current Trip Profitability
For each prime mover:
β’ Trips per day
β’ Revenue per trip
β’ Fuel cost per trip
β’ Driver cost per trip
β’ Current net profit per trip
Step 2: Project Off-Peak Profitability
With off-peak incentive:
β’ Same revenue per trip
β’ Reduced fuel cost (no congestion)
β’ RM15 incentive per trip
Compare: Off-peak profit vs peak profit
Step 3: Assess Operational Feasibility
Evaluate:
β’ Client acceptance of off-peak deliveries
β’ Port/warehouse off-peak access
β’ Driver willingness for night shifts
β’ Dispatcher availability
Step 4: Finance Off-Peak Setup
Work with financier to:
β’ Finance prime movers dedicated to off-peak
β’ Include OBU equipment in financing
β’ Structure payments based on off-peak revenue (incentive included)
The Bottom Line: Off-Peak = Bonus Profit
The RM15/trip off-peak incentive isn't just a bonusβit's a profitability multiplier:
- Direct Incentive: RM15/trip pure profit
- Fuel Savings: RM500-RM1,000 monthly (no congestion)
- Time Savings: Opportunity for additional trips
- Driver Retention: Less stress = lower turnover
0% down payment financing accelerates off-peak transition. OBU equipment included in financing. Incentive earnings exceed transition costs within 60 days.
Don't leave RM15/trip on the table. Structure your prime mover financing to maximize off-peak profitability.
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