19 Year-Old Starts a Trucking Business

A trucking business is a great choice for anyone looking for a recession-proof industry. As long as companies need to transport goods, trucking companies will have plenty of clients eager for their services.
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In this video, Mikael Sant, founder of Sant Lines, will share his advice on how to start a trucking company from scratch. Mikael has always had an entrepreneurial spirit. Although he’s still a teenager, Sant Lines is just one of seven businesses he’s started and owns. He saw the industry’s potential through a friend whose family are owner-operators and started researching how to start a trucking business of his own.
He founded Sant Lines in May of 2021, and in its first three months of operation, brought in more than $150,000 in revenue. In just over a year, he’s expanded from one truck to a fleet of five, with plans to grow even further by the end of 2022.
Maybe most impressive is that Mikael has accomplished this as a self-taught entrepreneur with no prior experience in the trucking industry. We’ll find out how he developed the skills to effectively lead a trucking company and build his business from the ground up.
He’ll share how much it cost him to get started and how he financed that investment, along with the systems he implemented to manage the business and how he grew brand awareness and found his first customers. If you’re in the transportation industry, or thinking about starting a trucking business, you’ll definitely want to hear Mikael’s insights! And if you’re looking for more advice from business owners, check out some of our past interviews:
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SantLines.com - Find out more about Sant Lines on their website
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:08 A 19 Year Old with a Million Dollar Company
2:33 The Best Freight To Haul
3:47 How To Manage Your Budgets
4:23 What It Costs To Own a Trucking Business
5:20 Systems and Processes
6:10 How To Keep Your Trucks in Shape
6:46 The Benefits of Having a CDL
8:47 Key To Profiting Fast
9:25 Key Tips for Beginners
11:09 Truck Equipment You NEED
12:47 How To Find Hauling Customers
15:07 Use THIS If You Struggle To Find Customers
16:32 Revenue of a Trucking Business
18:05 Mikael’s Deep Interview Process
19:43 Building Brand Awareness
20:28 How To Handle Inflation
21:14 Disadvantages of Being a Young Entrepreneur
22:53 The Most Profitable Truck
23:53 Mikael’s Truck Types and Purposes
24:58 Mikael’s Recommended Storage Space
26:07 Going For a Ride in Mikael’s Truck
27:26 Important Parts of a Business Plan
28:06 What Mikael Does on His Off Time
28:57 Advice on Buying Your First Truck
30:43 Managing and Paying Employees
31:35 Important Trucking Regulations
32:11 Expanding Sant Lines
33:12 Challenges in the Trucking Business
34:19 Scaling Your Business Smoothly
35:55 Buying vs. Leasing Trucks
36:30 Managing the Workflow
38:33 Mikael’s Secret
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Onnit is no good.

[@JordanJank]

Daddy's money shure does get you far in life 😁

[@cloud24patrol]

I work for a trucking company. We actually were just selected as one of the companies to start doing a training program for 18 year olds to go over the road. Alot of opportunities coming along in this industry that is for sure! great interview. I do want to say there is a reason it pays so well there are sacrifices with this career and as long as you are ok with that you can make a great living.

[@ronb1057]

@@JordanJank Don't be jealous. He is giving other people a 'road map' of how it can be done and what pitfalls to look out for. If I was 20-25 and not 68, looking to start my own trucking operation, I would very much value what this young man is saying so that I can avoid expensive mistakes and know how to navigate when I hit a rough patch that ALL businesses have at some point. Clearly his parents recognize that he will not squander the money and will be successful in his endeavors. He is proving them right.

[@tinybubbles3724]

"Met the right people" is how a 19 year old excelled where 40 and 50 year olds who have 20 years of driving failed. Someone hooked him up with consistent profitable loads.

[@davids4063]

Not to take anything away from this young mans hustle, it definitelt took hard work. If you bough a truck in 2019, and drove it from then until 2022, consistenly, you did great. Loads were plentiful, The demand was super high. That will not be the same result for people buying trucks right now.

[@brunomanco7529]

But those 50 year olds dont want to meet the right people. They just do what they have in front of them and its enough for them. Dont complain

[@jamesdukes597]

Those 40 and 50 yr Olds have their own trucks so they clearly didn't fail

[@easternncbigfoot1288]

I definitely call BS, he didn't start from nothing. Parents are probably filthy rich. He reminds me of a 20 year old guy in Florida that I started working for, the guy had this huge lawn- landscaping business, I mean he had so many trucks, mowers, high dollar equipment and not to mention he was a straight up prick. He tried to act like he knew it all and started from nothing. But from somebody like me that was in lawn care almost 10 years it was clear he didn't start the business from the ground up. Come to find out his rich grandparents had basically bought him all the equipment and he had only done it maybe a year if that and it showed big time.

[@simple-steve]

40 and 50 year old's didn't have the easier opportunities that are available today. And now it's harder to get motivated at that age compared to the clear head you have at 19.

[@krollbrian1360]

After 21st successful years of running my own Trucking company and making millions I can say this video is on point. Strating a Trucking company is not an easy task, you need a lot of paperwork, knowledge and large understanding to run the business. I can say the basic problem to start a trucking business is capital. To get started with Trucking business you need a large sum of money as your working capital and a minimum of $50,000 in your maintenance account before making you final decision of joining the business because anything can go wrong anything, and you have to be prepared for it. But do you know you can get a governmental Grant of over $300,000 to start a trucking business. I came to know about this few years ago and it has been helped my company a lot. I get a governmental grant support every six months. Getting a Governmental Grant should be your first motive before proceeding to join the business. I wish every Trucker out there a successful and profitable business Week.

[@noraeguia1887]

Hello how do I also get to write and submit my grant application successfully so that my Grant application request get funded.

[@ericabermy2146]

I’m looking for a business grant to start up my upcoming business opening up. My business is LLC and verified and I wanted to know how I can get him contact with the Agent that helped you out with the process because I desperately need the funding to make my business successful. I will be patiently waiting for your reply.

[@atreyjohnn395]

Hello I’m a truck driver from Florida. I have been making a lot of research about to to get grant fund to fund my working capital

[@atreyjohnn395]

Can you explain in details how you get your grants

[@krollbrian1360]

The best option for you to do is make research about Professional and License Grant Agent around you. It only a professional and license person that can help you apply for a governmental grant.

[@jmsmilin]

At 19 he has a trucking business, a construction company, and his pilot license, obviously he grew up in a family business and his parents were able to afford to pay and support all this for him

[@lefthanded5473]

Just a rich white kid

[@carsonnations1497]

Y’all are both just envious😂😂😂😂. Losers

[@Bigman-fh1fz]

@@lefthanded5473 can’t hate on him can ya

[@crumfit1232]

@@lefthanded5473 Thats all you got from this video? You must live a sad life man

[@rolando4812]

So if you build a foundation for your kids to do shit like this in their life, we're supposed to hate on them??

[@CHURCHISAWESUM]

How tf did he get a truck with a brand new top of the line engine for $19,000? This guy's whole success story comes down to his ability to practically steal trucks.. unheard of here in Florida, trucks are a fortune!

[@williamparker6702]

He's spot on with that maintenance number of 20%. I've owned my trucking company 4 years now and that figure has always worked. Someone taught this young man well. He's wayyyyy ahead of the learning curve of this industry.

[@wtf1231122]

His friends family is consulting him. He didn't start this on his own

[@williamparker6702]

@@wtf1231122 He's in good hands then. Good for him

[@Johnny-yx2qx]

@@williamparker6702 yeah was about to say, no way did he just start this by himself especially the truck and trailer that cheap no fucking way, tons of help from their family

[@adafee]

@@Johnny-yx2qx you are right. He got tons of help than an average joe. and the video didn’t really tell how he did it but was just telling he was a millionaire. I heard tons of stories about self made young adults and some are true. some are kinda true.

[@txdriverman1804]

Yeah I wonder who helped him.

[@BlueStreak706]

This dude knows more about running a business at age 19 than anyone I know in business grad school. Salute daily.

[@mikaelsant7980]

Thanks for the comment man!

[@PoptartGoneTrucking7016]

That is great 💖💖💖

[@angelcelis9090]

Doubt you know anyone in business grad school but that’s nice.

[@BlueStreak706]

@@angelcelis9090 it’s called St Joe University. MBA. 2012.

[@surrondc2350]

@@angelcelis9090 someone’s upset with their degree😂

[@0xsoul930]

Been running my own Trucking Company all throughout of California territories and I can this is interesting seen this young man doing well for himself. Starting a trucking company depend fundamentally on capital/ funds I don’t think this little boy can get up there without a governmental or parental help/funding. I started my own after been awarded a governmental grant.

[@raybill33]

Can you lead me through the pay you took to get grant ?

[@stevenharris1826]

How did you get your government grant? If you don’t mind sharing?

[@0xsoul930]

@@stevenharris1826 I hired a professional and license governmental grant writer that helped me with my proposal request and approval.

[@0xsoul930]

I will recommend you look up to the team one Agent Mighty. He his a professional and license governmental grant writer that I hired.

[@0xsoul930]

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[@elijahsamaha2923]

If you look up his DOT on safer company snapshot it says his fleet drove 0 miles last year. He also only has 3 power units not hundreds. If y’all think it’s this easy don’t get false hope.

[@cuznj25.8]

lol! These people are foolish

[@harold1901]

I will say he knows what he is doing. I started out with one truck at 20 yrs old back in the 80's and ended up with 22 trucks and had flatbed, dry van, refrigerator trailers and also hauled containers out of NJ port. Did all that for 33 yrs and retired at the age of 51. I think he will do well.

[@timbohouston]

Hard work and consistency pay off for independents.

[@menaceemceefiend9716]

How much did you retire with?

[@aarongiertz8147]

That’s good but how much did you retire with ? Think your business would stand up to different more stringent regulations nowadays ? Can’t cheat the system with paper logs anymore . Plus your working with a bad economy now plus a covid economy no matter how much people want to deny it. I’m a fleet owner myself. I’m very sharp in this business and it’s very very hard nowadays to run good numbers. The freight rates have dropped significantly and it’s extremely competitive . Broker rates are cut throat and payoffs to get those “sweet loads “ from the brokers are high. Too much expense too much regs to barley break even now. A lot has changed since the 80s. But good for you that it worked out for you. I’d like to see this kids numbers. I don’t think he may be doing well as he says he does. It’s alot of fast talking. Hope he doesn’t get married someday . A divorce from a gold digging woman in a divorce will liquidate everything . I took a bad hit like that . I finally just closed my doors last year thanks to her and alot of other things.

[@MondoChow777]

@@aarongiertz8147 Why do you care about what brokers do, you don't broker your own assets?

[@Ineedmoneyyeegaming]

I kno u did well fasure💪🏾

[@JasperWalker]

This young man is showing the importance of having a great Network and parents who know what they're doing. You can tell someone was setting him up to become an owner in any field. His drive alone is amazing

[@MoonV29]

Exactly

[@mythoughts6922]

Yeah he's not smoking pot, playing video games and eating Cheetos and pizza on his mom's couch.

[@katedaphne4495]

@@mythoughts6922 No he just spent his mom's money instead.

[@irishlegend5326]

@@katedaphne4495 where did he say that? Seems you're making a lot of assumptions about people, so it makes me wonder, is this your way of coping with your inadequacies?

[@PugWinter]

@@katedaphne4495 Thats crazy cause he said in the video, you know the one you watched, that he started with the one truck that he bought with money from his first job....So your blindly hating and assuming or ignorantly commenting without even watching the video....Now do I think he had help? Of course, but to dicredit what he said with no basis makes you look like an ass.

[@miketheboss5290]

He didn’t start this business on his own. He had help, LOTS of help. I’m not hating or jealous just stating the obvious. I’m happy for him and hopes he continues to become more successful

[@lonestarstate1981]

For real that dude had help and capitol and plenty of advice and pointers with partners.

[@vince11harris]

@@lonestarstate1981and there’s nothing wrong with that

[@jontnoneya3404]

Something is fishy - notice how they gloss over the "how did you get started" part and jump into other data. When he said "Insurance is your biggest cost, I spend $100k on insurance a yr" most people would be like "Ok hold up. How the f*** did you get that kind of money to start with?" Clearly the kid had help. He mentioned his friend who had a trucking business. I guarantee you his friends family helped set this kid up or he had a wealthy parent to guarantee things like loans and/or insurance. Total start up costs were likely well over $200k and 19 yr olds don't have that lying around from running a paper route. Also how did he get loads? FROM HIS FRIEND - who was likely going through and expansion. Sure the kid had to work hard to realize the full potential of all that help but come on.....no one starts a biz like this and jumps to making $150/mo in revenue.......this is just like so many self-help books on the market. They tell a great story that's impossible for most to repeat because they don't have the same backing and/or opportunities.

[@MrsToma-zi9mh]

Looks like bs to me🤦‍♀️ fairytale for people who have no idea about trucking business

[@Quantum3691]

For a 19 yr old, he knows a whole lot about trucks and the trucking biz. He's been guided well. Wish him much success.

[@UpFlip]

This is nice of you Quantum Optimist. 😀👍Thank you for watching. What type of business would you like to see on the channel next?

[@hepsibahlibock3423]

@@UpFlip can you guide me ?

[@Prorex1911]

First thing I noticed is he is standing between the tailgate of the truck and the trailer as he’s guiding the truck back. Never do that!! One slip off the brake and accidentally hit the gas in panic will smash whatever is in between. Be safe guys.

[@user-oe9rc5dl5w]

⬆️⬆️H.E.L.P.L.I.N.E.⬆️⬆️

[@abob2457]

Facts

[@mv235]

He's gonna die if he keeps doing that.

[@SinOjosWeb]

First thing I noticed. He might be better in the office than as a driver/foreman!

[@vince11harris]

@@SinOjosWebhe’s still young. He’s learning. Everybody doesn’t know everything at 19 years old

[@cuyxjrplays]

for a 19 year old he's a very level headed dude hopefully he continues to keep going and begin successful.

[@UpFlip]

Agree! ☺️

[@EricaYE6]

So proud of this young man. You're an inspiration and I know you're gonna go far. You got a good head on your shoulders, a great work ethic and you love what you do.

[@chrisorozco1422]

It’s funny bc I went to high school with Mikael we were both in the same grade but he’s actually the most successful kid that I know that came from our graduation class

[@uberalles9797]

Chad

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@@uberalles9797 uberchad

[@man4YAWEH454]

That is a 2 headed dragon tho. Although there are many variables to become successful this man is a overacheiver. Some characteristics instilled from his dad and brother. But as you make a fine point it is perfectly fine to still be deciding and trying at 19. Mikail just discovered and initated his decisions sooner that most. As I said at the onset, A overacheiver.

[@CarlosMartinez-fr4it]

Why is that funny

[@2liveproductions132]

I mean y’all are only one year removed from high school so nobodies had much time lol

[@nieceyyoung245]

I can’t believe how many people are trying to find error or something wrong with his plan. What works for some wont work for all. His situation could literally be HIS SITUATION. The 1 in a million. The perfect alighted moment in time. I would’ve thought there would be more positive, i spirited or constructive comments… this is so sad. He’s 19 and trying instead of waiting for opportunities to find him.

[@dieselandgasoline1679]

It’s not as easy as it looks and sounds, trucking business is tough and as an owner you’ll spend a lot of time dealing with stupid drivers, repair and maintenance, you either gotta expend to being just an owner and have an employee for every task or just stay low

[@Stormtrooper-oc4vn]

Yup there's no error only thing if you got people who will give or loan you money to start the business then your set. its that Simple.

[@jamesdukes597]

@@Stormtrooper-oc4vn or u can save u don't have to wait until someone gives you money it doesn't always work out

[@apuzal1009]

@@jamesdukes597 Not everyone earns enough to save up for something like that. Consider that before posting an Ill informed comment.

[@TheTrueHardcorefr3k]

@@apuzal1009 Then they should be fixing their own situation before taking on risk.

[@michelfortier9563]

I'm a retired private equity guy and have met many people in my career. I'm impressed. Ask a question, get an immediate response. This guy is going places and I'm happy to see it happen.

[@veronica587]

Hi, I don't know how but this doesn't add up with his age and the rules of trucking.

[@yungwun55]

This is one of the best advice video for Getting into this industry I've seen in a long time. I am super joyful to see this young man, being a MAN! Hats off to you sir! You are disciplined, respectful, honest, and observant! You are in harmony young sir! Good job!

[@SR20tony]

Protect this kid I wanna see where he’s at in 10 years I see him going places

[@BellicV]

You mean his dad is going places

[@jarrodwatson7933]

​@@BellicV explain?

[@vince11harris]

@@jarrodwatson7933he’s basically jealous because his parents help this young man find his company

[@TopRamenn]

Not many grow up with the opportunities he grew up with that led him to be able to start that business. Its cool he actually took that opportunity and did something with it. Prop’s to him.

[@hotshotnewengland]

We all have opportunities in life that knock on our doors daily but we reject most of them. I have given opportunities to many people who purposely didn't take it because of alcohol, because of a woman, because they are lazy, because of many reasons. I too have now realized how many doors I closed on myself. I started my own trucking company at the age of 24 with less than $15k cash and some credit. My windowed mother was broke and all I had was my hustle.

[@P_Money_Man]

He put himself in those opportunities

[@robertburton8055]

@@P_Money_Man maybe some of them…. I’m sure he grew up in a family that cared about him, taught him tons of shit and gave him bare minimum a free place to stay and probably some capital. This idea that everyone who’s successful is self made and hit home runs when 99% of them started on third is comical at best.

[@imhungry2387]

That's 100% fact. I know a lot of people that can do exactly what he's doing right now. If they had half of the opportunity he's not the only one with that kind of drive and intelligence. Some people when they go up a little bit get pushed back down

[@barryallen5507]

@@hotshotnewengland I'm trying to get there, saving up rn, got like 7k in the bank.

[@NateOBrien]

This is inspiring. Classic hard working American

[@1x0x]

has nothing to do with being american lmao

[@chadking464]

@@1x0x Well, he is hard working, and happens to be American xD

[@donnym.5826]

@@1x0x cry somewhere else

[@Jjmartin1530]

@@1x0xhh yes it does . What other nation in this world promotes as a population that hard working americans can be prosperous and rewarding. Def not in EU nations most def not African nations def not Asian nations . Fuck off our American dicks

[@NicksDynasty]

Eastwind real hard at this sounds like it's going great

[@thatguydy5089]

I’m 28 and he inspires me, glad he is doing well and hope he continues!

[@Sulfen]

It won't be easy but you can do it. This kid put a lot of effort into his business but he did have a ton of help from his parents and that's the big difference and why he's succeeding at such a young age.

[@supertramp6011]

This kid is incredibly wise, and highly motivated. What an inspirational dude, and sounds like he would be a fair guy to work for.👌

[@iworkforwendys]

the only person truly stopping you from doing what you want, is yourself. if you don't have a mindset to grow, you are only dying, not living.

[@steven5650]

I’m so happy seeing my age group starting and making it young. I’m a 19 year old chef, moving at a steady pace and making my own money as well. I’m 2 months I’ll be getting my first car ever 🤗🌞

[@saanvi848]

@@steven5650 yep 19 and I’m a web designer/game designer

[@steven5650]

@Andrei that’s great to hear!

[@algebruh_m8652]

@@steven5650 Wow that’s great to hear! 19 here and I want to drive my own box truck and hopefully expand. The process has a lot of obstacles I won’t lie

[@kingmidas7503]

Amazing to see, I started 3 years ago whenever I was 20 years old. Today I have 5 trucks, 3 are paid off 2 are lease and 5 reefers. This video is spot on and amazing to see people my age doing this as well. My biggest struggle was finding drivers at first but now I have many interested and no trucks anywhere for a decent price. Covid prices on trucks are still here and rates are low with high diesel prices. Anybody looking to get started I’d encourage you, I started with a 500k mile fleet owned Volvo that cost me 35k. Won’t get those prices any more but heres the takeaway. Stay under 500k miles so you still have a warranty(make sure you do). Make some money on that truck and don’t screw people over and be cheap on repairs. Drivers come and go but treat everyone right along with your trucks and you’ll retire early! Just my two cents

[@superbros1690]

How do you find drivers?

[@johnpike9612]

@@superbros1690 we exist. Treat us right and pay us well and we will find you. The biggest problems in the industry from a drivers point is respect, pay, and family time.....if you can be good at 2 out 3 you will find drivers who will retire with your company.

[@superbros1690]

@@johnpike9612 ik im just saying where do majoirty of drivers apply?

[@johnpike9612]

@@superbros1690 well if your asking about this particular job opertunity he said he finds them primarily thru facebook and tiktoc. But every company is different, some dont advertis and just ha e a web site, some run adds on job boards and such and others just plaster a sign on trailers with a phone number.

[@jeffryan1459]

Any tips for someone starting out? I’m 24 and have been trucking for about a year or so and I’m buying my first truck soon. I’ve got drivers ready for my other trucks once I get them. But would love some advice!

[@maicolsadventures]

Incredible! One week into obtaining my CDL in Oregon and this video is extremely inspiring. Had an amazing life in the fitness industry in my 20s and now getting into driving as I turn 30. This video was incredible 👏

[@UpFlip]

Thanks for sharing! What made you want to make the jump into getting you CDL?

[@isxj4tts]

Wondering how’s he doing now since market been so dry

[@issacreyes8894]

Mikael is a beast, glad to see him get some recognition for all of his hard work. Keep it up bro

[@Afif.anNayem.asSalafi]

Opportunity comes and goes, only hard work pays of. If you can learn to work with both your hands and your brain early on, you'll be pushing hard before you even know it. This guy is an absolute trooper. More power to him!

[@chaselesser3191]

Wow, he already shows a lot of experience. Even takes interviews for dinners to get to know them. That really puts a level of respect between them. At “sit down and break bread”.

[@infiniteaaron]

I remember being here pre-100k subscribers. It's awesome to see the growth, even if I wasn't keeping up (or subscribed) for the last few months. Thanks for sharing this video, and all of the businesses.

[@aneesnammari7475]

This kid is going to own an NFL team by the time he's 30. Definitely learning from him and I'm 46. Good for him.

[@mikaelsant7980]

Sacramento kings nba team is on my radar ! 😅🙏 thanks for the support!!

[@Dennis4523]

No there's a wall that happens for trucking companies, it happens around 50 trucks in your fleet. At 50 there is this invisible wall that takes a lot to even manage or go beyond.

[@jessed6379]

I'm 30 in a couple days and I'm just about to start

[@jamesdukes597]

@@Dennis4523 how do you know that

[@Dennis4523]

@@jamesdukes597 comes with experince

[@taputono]

Best trucking video I’ve ever seen on KZbin, the host asked all the right questions and this kid is gonna take over the trucking industry👍🏽👍🏽

[@tevRealLifeHomie]

I Love To See People winning and taking control of their own life. Keep Grinding young man, Life is what we make it.

[@briandimmer6329]

This young man is absolutely amazing. Was oviously bound for greatness and is a hard worker, said he had a landscape company before he was 19 and saved his money. Smart guy. Reminds me of my nephew, his just like that.

[@JesseGeeTorres]

This dude’s a wellspring of knowledge, Shoutouts to him for sharing all of it too

[@bernmarx8558]

And having stable parents with money really shows you what you can do

[@waltermh111]

If you dont have that, live your life in a way that will set your kids up for it. Yes, a traditional family is the best chance of success in life. We need to push that instead of everything else we push.

[@southernslangerz2254]

What an inspiration…im 36yrs old and actually about to go get my CDL at the end of this month. I hope I can be half as successful as he is!

[@Murdahz762]

You gotta want more then half!

[@lax2121]

Why do humans act so disgusting equating money = success? I THINK NOT

[@qybbarrett9283]

im inspired. i graduated trucking school and was a company driver. now imma go back to trucking based on this interview. wow chicago love

[@Embargo27]

Nice, he had inside information and being around it for a while made a smooth transition. Shows how the people around you can play an important part of your success.

[@pc3913]

Great content. salute to the interviewer and this young man, he definitely listened and applied what was important to him.👏

[@ct7842]

could listen to this guy for hours. so knowledgable for his age

[@CodyWard-gz4iv]

7:39 an owner taking on responsibility like that says it all about this dude, one hell of a boss, MAD RESPECT! 👏🏻

[@Nobix93]

Thank you young man, for being ambitious and going after your dreams. Now I’m motivated. Let’s go!

[@savantmoore]

@upflip thank you for finally making this video! Been a fan since Day 1 and this is the episode I needed!

[@YasinNabi]

“Whenever you see a successful person you only see the public glories, never the private sacrifices to reach them.” -Vaibhav Shah

[@JanVasquez-po4xe]

Super smart love how well informed he is on everything!! PARENTA MOST BE VERY PROUD

[@travischaddock4826]

This is a great example of it's all about who you know and some hard work.

[@TxDan97]

39 minutes of knowledge and motivation good stuff 🔥💯

[@djkidjoker]

Im jealous of this guy he has a whole future ahead of him , im 21 . Really motivated great vibes

[@ConstitutionAcademy]

This is awesome! Congrats to this young man!

[@Leonlion0305]

Man, what a guy. I got into dispatching to help my father's business, but after a year I still only dispatch one truck. I really want to expand but not too sure how. But seeing after hearing Mikael's story is motivating me to expand further. Keep up the good work!

[@emilamiriyan6507]

get lists of new trucking companies and start cold calling them to sell your service

[@ManuchaoBosnia]

i alsi dispatched my dad ,we have 2 truck ...Where you from...I m From Eastern Europe

[@BellicV]

Maybe you should take all your dad’s credit, make a video on youtube about how you started from scratch, become famous, and profit.

[@kiyagaalecksclay5025]

I enjoyed the interviewee but the interviewer is so professional in his questions asking, he is not bored and this shows that he truly cracked the code of this game of interviewing, keep it up broda, Love from Cape Town, South Africa

[@goodjob8839]

Keep going young man thx you for the inspiration in currently getting my CDL I'm in school hopefully get my owners operation a start a logistics biz peace and love blessing to you 🙏🏿🙌🏾

[@danielgarcia4477]

Key words. Meet the right good truckers in the industry. Great video .

[@mannyf5668]

What an inspiration watching this young lad manage a trucking business. Full props to him 👌🏿😊👏🏿🙏🏿

[@TRaider66]

This was one of the best videos on KZbin I’ve seen in a while! It’s not very often where the interviewer asked the same questions I had throughout the entire video! Respect to the young man for his success!

[@UpFlip]

Glad you love this video! Your appreciation means a lot to us and motivates us to continue producing content like this. Do you have a business topic you want to see next on the channel? 🤔

[@travis_langley]

It's so crazy to see such a young guy this smart. I've been a company driver for 11 years and have always had dreams of driving for a company guy like this or owning a company like him. I do meet and turns for old dominion freight line and have done team driving but I've never done the "warehouse to warehouse" driving. I've got my million miles and would love to have an opportunity to drive for this guy. Good on him. Sounds like he takes great care of his drivers and equipment.

[@mariuz5991]

Don't believe what you hear

[@jamesrobert1205]

Hey

[@TheGiantWoodworks]

Great video! Keep up the great work UpFlip you all are truly doing some crazy amazing and inspirational work with all of this content.

[@user-ib1cc8mi3g]

Shout out to his parents and everybody around him that encouraged him and gave him a start at 19. You knows a lot.

[@filaybull4138]

I don’t doubt this kid worked hard to get to where he’s at but it’s obvious he has “investors” and definitely has someone who’s giving him the contracts for these jobs. I wouldn’t doubt someone gave him start up money… I mean the money doesn’t just pop out of nowhere.

[@buckeyewildcat9061]

FACTS and people like you and me can't be fooled.

[@TheBlackManMythLegend]

it was during covid the need for logistic skyrocketed . it was the perfect time to jump into it.

[@Arvence]

This is very inspirational! He's a great example of how to think big and act on your thoughts regardless of your age! Great job sir!! 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾👍🏽

[@UpFlip]

Thank you for the comment Arvence. 😀This is so true. There are so many things we can achieve when we follow our dreams. Are you in the trucking industry as well?

[@jamesrobert1205]

Hey

[@stevenshell7815]

I am trully impressed with this 19 year old.. its nice to see someone with this drive that is so driven. Now i will tell you if you dont have good credit , it will be very hard to start and build a trucking company. I know because i have a company and i have struggled because of my credit score. But saying that i say this , Dont give up if you want something..

[@adrianriley8609]

Some people just have an entire different level of drive to make things happen and to figure it out. This kids one of them. No matter what he choices to do he'll be successful

[@davejohnson8986]

Hard work. Success. The American Dream. Awesome young man

[@Joe-qv7jk]

Parents that were able to support him and a circle that hooked him up.

[@--REGULAR--REGULAR]

Its alot of hard hard work doing what he does each day he deserves all the success.

[@Jcserve-pr8uc]

Excellent inspiring young man full of energy, creativity, intelligence, and kind hearted

[@marioschneller8938]

This kid is inspirational. Love to see this!!! Self ambition is dying but he is out here killing it!!!

[@ronellsmoothlewis]

I thought more people would be proud of him!!🤔 Ayee bro congratulations 🎊 👏🏾 on the success. Keep 💥 Going

[@melanierandolph6953]

Kudos to this young man.

[@ekoone8544]

This was awesome. So much helpful information for any up incoming owner operator.

[@orlandotorres6813]

I’ve seen this guy at my old high school (Chiawana high school) I’m starting my trucking classes in September in pasco as well this just gave me insane boost of motivation to get my shit straight and start my own business as well

[@stk9544]

Man, thank you for your awesome videos! Very informative and the question man, on point!

[@DMTrucking]

I am super impressed. Keep on trucking young man

[@dominicmoros358]

The interviews are really precise and is a help for those who want to venture into trucking business.

[@samuelabebe1354]

Amazing interview, startling how much he has done at such a young age! Good lessons on the virtues of hard work, and resourcefulness. Must have had terrific parents at home to encourage and guide his endeavors.

[@mayainverse9429]

and hear i am at 37 and have only ever watched tv and masterbated my whole life. surving on minimum wage and minimum effort. fuck me dude.

[@el-hp1lj]

hard working young man. Hopefully more follow his lead

[@loyaltywashington7018]

His inspiring 100% I wish him the best of luck

[@LaniJeb96960]

Thats one hell of a mature 19 year old. His knowledge of the trucking industry and mindset is gonna get him places. Wish I was like that at 19.

[@inakinahuelsantosangel3460]

This is the best video so far. Super detailed info. I see that kid in the Fortune 100 in the future, keep it going.

[@christianaa.8521]

Very honest young man, GOD will continue to bless your efforts IJMN🙏

[@canlib]

There is no god only science and fact, believe it

[@Nikkk6969]

@@canlib science doesn’t explain why and how there is life

[@supermodelatlanta1354]

Great interview. No rambling straight forward questions & answers! 🥂🍻

[@kjcustomsauto]

This young guy is very inspiring 👏 💯

[@MilaRoseCo]

Congrats on 500k 🎉🥳🍾

[@MegaErnieMAN]

It's fantastic that he did so well, not being negative, but his parents set him up for success. If he was homeless or had a single parent the chances of this would be slim. It's so Important to have an old fashion man and women raise a child.

[@Art23shop]

Initial help is very crucial. At 19 without anyone around it’s VERY DIFFICULT. Doesn’t mean its easy but having people around you who support you and provide financially support, it get alot easy

[@miso-lol]

Sad to see him out of business already...

[@jalabi99]

And he has a private pilot's license? This dude is a beast! Very inspiring!

[@aliasunknown7476]

he had a bit of help to start and was incredibly lucky to have supportive parents

[@curtfox91]

exactly nobody wants to talk about that lol

[@evanramos7839]

This kid is a refreshing reminder that with hard work and determination you can dream big and live big

[@SleepyGaming93]

Incredible man. His parent did well in raising him

[@cardinalprosoftwash]

Nothing but inspiration! 💯

[@mikaelsant7980]

Thanks man!

[@billtalbert6165]

Couldn’t be more proud of this young man , this is how you get’er done.

[@mikaelsant7980]

Appreciate you sir !

[@billtalbert6165]

@@mikaelsant7980 Thank you I appreciate you.

[@debbiejohn5380]

Hello bill

[@roboticunclephil]

@@mikaelsant7980 Yes congrats for simply having 32 thousand dollars & some very inside knowledge of the trucking world at 19, great work!

[@billtalbert6165]

@@roboticunclephil Look don’t come on here being a efffffing jealous dick , if you’re not happy with your lot in life then change it.

[@enyewunega5242]

I know this guy it’s crazy that I’m here from Kennewick WA the growth is crazy

[@supremesteam3604]

i look at his story and the way his running his business , it make me feel soo proud of him being 19, to all of you Harvard , collage people you are looking at the real deal - 17 year old pilot and 19 year old real business man kid

[@nocarbsnation]

Love these stories!! Congrats to this young man!!

[@UpFlip]

Thanks for watching no carbs. This is very nice of you. Stay tuned for more great content. 😀