Shree Venkatesh Translines

We are located at D/2/146 on Jumma Masjid Road in Dhanakawadi. It’s a very recognizable spot because of the masjid nearby. Shree Venkatesh Translines has been operating from this little corner for quite some time now. The street is always full of people, and on Fridays, it gets especially busy. Our shop is just a basic room with a couple of chairs and a table where we do all the logistics work. We have a small window that looks out onto the street, so we can see the trucks arriving. The noise of the market is just part of our daily life. We don't use a lot of high-tech stuff; mostly just mobile phones and a lot of patience. My uncle and I run the place, and we usually have one of the drivers hanging around for a chat. Moving things through Dhanakawadi requires a lot of local knowledge about which roads are closed or too narrow. We spend a lot of time planning the routes so we don't get stuck. The walls inside are painted a dull blue, and we’ve got some photos of the family and some deities on a shelf. It’s a quiet business in a loud area. We just make sure the goods get from one place to another without too much fuss. It’s what we do every day at D/2/146. We stay open as long as there is work to do.