Meghavath Shanker

I run a transport hiring service from Nallaralla Thanda. My house is number 13 in the village of Chandradana. This is located in the Talakondapally Mandal, and our pincode is 509357. I have a few vehicles that I use to help people move goods from one place to another. It’s a lot of driving on all sorts of roads, some better than others. My phone rings at odd hours with people needing a truck or a van. I try to be available as much as possible, though everyone needs a break sometimes. Keeping the vehicles in good shape is the hardest part because the dust out here is everywhere. I do most of the scheduling myself on a simple calendar. It’s a practical business that serves the people in this district. I don't have a big corporate logo or a fleet of hundreds of trucks. It’s just a local service that helps the economy here move a little bit better. Sometimes I’m behind the wheel myself, and other times I have someone helping me out. We deal with all kinds of loads, from small personal items to larger farm supplies. It’s a lot of coordination and making sure the fuel tank is full. I like being on the move and seeing different parts of the area every day. It's just what I do to keep the family supported. You learn a lot about people when you help them move their things.