How I Grew From 1 Lorry to a Fleet of Over 35 Vehicles & Machines in 7 Years

This is the 2020 Ashville vehicle, plant and machinery fleet tour; all the weapons used by Ashville Waste Management, Aggregates, Concrete and Construction on a daily basis.
Take a look at the journey of how Daniel Louisy went from one DAF Grab Lorry (Truck) to a growing fleet of over 35 vehicles and machines in just 7 years!
00:00 intro
01:00 Vehicle Fleet intro
01:09 Grab Lorry (x7)
06:08 Tipper Lorry (x16)
06:57 Skip Lorry (x3)
09:24 Baby Grab Lorry (x2)
10:29 Volumetric Concrete Mixer Lorry (x3)
11:14 Concrete Pumping Lorry (x1)
12:01 Tractor Unit with Tipping Trailer (x2)
13:04 Private Number Plates
14:59 Plant & Machinery intro
15:07 Forklift (x1)
15:21 Digger aka Excavator (x2)
16:11 Loading Shovel aka Wheel Loader (x2)
17:05 Material Handler (x1)
#wastemanagement | #aggregatessupplier | #fleettour
:: ASHVILLE ::
waste management | aggregates | concrete | construction
ashvilleaggregates.com
:: DANIEL LOUISY ::
IG @daniellouisy

[@TheMattJames]

Some people buy stocks, some real estate, this guy buys lorry’s and turns it into a massive business. That’s an entrepreneur right there

[@tommckee1640]

@Claudio Dio really

[@themanimal7602]

Actually all those that you have mentioned are entrepreneurs in their own way...

[@TheMattJames]

@@themanimal7602 who tf said theyre not, i was just saying he is the same....

[@Sam-ys6iw]

true however i remember someone looked at his financials on company house and it didn't actually look that great

[@soldiers303]

@@Sam-ys6iw because every company pays fair tax? Don't count companies success by companies house

[@MrNaysh]

This guy doesn't need any lorries he's built like a lorry.

[@TheBoWill]

We started running into a new problem when our lorries were breaking down, so what did we do? Here we have my enormous physique which comes in handy to pull around lorries when needed. Seeing as this work didn't make sense for the investment we also bring in more work by pulling around communter trains and busses.

[@MrNaysh]

@@TheBoWill 🤣🤣🤣

[@georgedesouza8937]

He’s about 6ft6

[@MandeepGadgetBoy]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@josef5319]

needs more leg days

[@kowalski9327]

I've never in my entire life read or watched something about construction or lorrys but this was really entertaining to watch and I learned something new :D

[@FloHilux69]

Yeah, I guess more young people should look at the construction industry, many interesting jobs, I love it

[@nanannananan1553]

Right I found his channel from a recommendation but idk if it’s for construction or just watching him run the business. Either way this stuff is super interesting to watch

[@nathan6899]

Ditto.

[@emranh]

My thoughts exactly!

[@FloHilux69]

@Jim Bob yeah right but there definitely some jobs very underrated and some very overrated

[@IkeSpeaksUp]

I own my own driveway resurfacing company, your videos have inspired me to take a step up and this summer I will be installing brand new and specialty driveways for my entire state. Going from jobs of 1-2k to jobs of 8k+.

[@Thunderbayos]

how did it work out for you?

[@dawudali5771]

He failed

[@dawudali5771]

Bak to resurfacing w4nk driveways

[@chrishayes5755]

@@dawudali5771 yes, let all that frustration out of your bitter bum soul praying for his failure😆

[@shayed9930]

​@@dawudali5771 fear Allah

[@Graeme566]

How many trucks do you have? Daniel: Yes

[@Kennyde]

😂😂

[@Parseenfroo]

None, they`re lorries.

[@Scott-rt4fh]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@omarspost]

Just as we suspected. Ghost didn't die. He's moved in to the costruction lorry business.

[@KhaiGK]

lol

[@martinmurphy8793]

James St Patrick

[@Rolly2234]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kibetkeiyo]

🤣🤣

[@soccer73985]

He always wanted to go legit lmao

[@mauricecarvalho4122]

Started with the QPR sponsorship video, now I'm learning about different types of lorries , have really travelled a long way down the KZbin rabbit hole

[@JoelJohnson24]

Mee 2

[@davieschama4778]

Same here😂

[@BlackmanAthletes]

Same

[@beechface1]

This guy is so inspiring. Started with a tiny business, now look at him.

[@leonblittle226]

When your company has it's own railway siding, things are getting serious

[@cihan.a]

@DW DW how do you know

[@soldiers303]

@DW DW he is in the UK why would his revenue be in dollars?

[@Fattimithy]

@DW DW If the company were called Ashland this would be more interesting

[@marksmith4640]

It’s Ashville not Ashland ya bellend 😂😂😂

[@ibexdnb2879]

@DW DW Ashville. British company...

[@dabigperm5766]

Wish I had this man's mental attitude because holy shit is he a go getter, impressive as hell.

[@Jimmy_Saf]

💯

[@iPepy]

Ok then get his mental attitude

[@rayb6350]

Daniel's doing better than me, but I can tell you this: Start with small changes in your life, then the big changes will be a little easier

[@XxxTheDRAGMASTERxxX]

Just be the best version of yourself man !

[@cocofresh6974]

This is what i need in my recommended list, tired of getting distracted from the hustle with silly videos

[@GosforthHandyman]

I think this is now officially my favourite KZbin channel 👍. Please make a video explaining how you bought an actual train line - I didn't even know that was a thing 😂. Anyway, admirable levels of OCD. Hard work pays off - inspirational. ATB from Andy Mac in Newcastle. 🤘

[@lincolntrains2639]

I believe he just owns the siding which is connected to the main train line, He will then have an agreement with his railfreight operator (Which in his case is GB Railfreight) to get them to deliver aggregate from the quarry to the yard.

[@mattybrown5657]

Impressive none the least been building most my life and still ain’t got 5% of what this guys got

[@clairelouise4063]

hi gosforth, your channel is also one of my favourites!

[@Ayns.L14A]

areet Andy, fancy bumping into you here lol!!

[@ImTejx]

Realest entrepreneur out there!

[@winnersclub6836]

Definitely. When you see his trucks lined up on the m25 you know he serious

[@garryspeed9657]

There is probably someone better out there but ok

[@infrared567]

@@garryspeed9657 what? Like you? What do you do?

[@jns08d]

@@garryspeed9657 O stfu lmao

[@winnersclub6836]

@@garryspeed9657 there is always someone better off out there but he has done well for himself

[@Harrythepot]

Jesus. I work in logistics and I know that running lorries isn't easy. To have that many units is very impressive. To have so many on order. Congrats to Ashville

[@spud2063]

big investors

[@0ccasionalmike]

This guy is the picture perfect definition of entrepreneurship. Have a problem? Fix it. Another problem comes around? Fix it. Next thing you know you've fixed 35 problems aka having a 35 truck fleet. Well done!

[@suf5865]

You can’t be what you can’t see, we need more role models like you for the hoods love bro ❤️ Inspiration fr

[@commissarkitty3553]

Exactly... I see too many people idolize mumble rappers instead of entrepreneurs like my man here 💯

[@gkelectrical1]

The sad reality is you need to have losers for there to be winners...

[@jaydenstewart1492]

Would love to see a Netflix documentary of what goes on at Ashville Aggregates

[@OutCBrittosubscribe]

Would be ace

[@miqojoe]

Nah i think he can do it in his own way right here on youtube. We are all here for his content anyways so why find another platform when he is onnthe biggest one already and can do things at his own terms right !

[@studentfitness5954]

@@miqojoe fact

[@TheChewpo]

The Lifestyle very true.

[@jaydenstewart1492]

beckys2222 what about the 185 folk that have liked it 🤣

[@rodneyfosdick3293]

I like seeing construction company’s where the equipment looks well taken care of

[@CrustySock97]

Found myself here from car wow. For having no connections with Hgv driving you’ve got me hooked

[@neilneilorangepeel]

I’ve been driving HGV’s 20 years and have just spent 3 hours watching ashville videos.. don’t ask me why because I don’t know myself.. lol

[@WhatIfWeAreCharacters]

I found both Asheville and Yiannimize through Carwow. I love them all

[@Riverwatch]

I love how you say "We" and not "I"

[@genarodiaz4590]

He seems like a pretty down to earth boss

[@adamk6830]

Yeh the “We” the guy who’s money he’s cleaning 😂

[@SuperFIFTHGEAR]

I work for a construction company that works with and delivers the cement to Ashville - the difference between Daniel's attitude and our company is night and day. Our company is shrinking, poor management, poor decisions all the time. Ashville is growing. I wish you all the best, hats off for doing the job and knowing what you're talking about too. Seen your R500 artics going around and getting loaded at one of our sites - very smart and well specced for the job - was at your place the other week, met Maria in the office 👍👍

[@seanrota3359]

Good testimonial for Ashville, I have my own construction company but am in New Zealand but enjoy his videos

[@domo_willson]

@@seanrota3359 did u also start on one truck?

[@seanrota3359]

@@domo_willson I started with little and have grown steadily, don't have an impressive fleet like Ashville

[@yueffo5886]

I love when companies keep the same colors throughout all of the equipment they own. It is aesthetically pleasing to the eye, and looks so professional!! Great video.

[@suhelsidat4328]

7 years, is a legit time for a legit business to grow, shows honest hardwork!

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

Damn that yard is pristine, and big, new drivers must be confused when the rock up at 4am on a freezing, dark, rainy Monday morning and don’t have to move half the fleet to get to the one they are driving and then negotiate a minefield of potholes.

[@yeahyeah4433]

Bit late of a comment but can't agree more lol, Think that's why he does it, if he makes it a good place to work he'll have more loyal employees. Also increases efficiency all-round. This guy from watching his vids is definitely a "spend more to make more" kind of guy, but he knows where to do it, very impressive.

[@kingsaf90]

We need to see a video of how you started and the early days like really in depth how you financed stuff and the progression. I remember you saying you started by doing up houses id like to hear more about the early days as I'm looking to buy a house currently and im in two minds between shared ownership- nice and sorted or buy a fixer upper and flip it

[@nosky2142]

Probably started off as a jockey on construction sites and said naw I’m running this boys. Then put every dollar he earned back into the company once he started, that’s the major sacrifice is struggling to the max until it pays off

[@joelaw728]

Don't do shared ownership if you can afford not to, fixer upper depends entirely on your ability and willingness to put up with an unfinished house for X amount of months

[@Bryan-sp8wq]

this exactly what i was coming to the comments to comment

[@chrisgibson5803]

Yeah, good question safsum. When & how do you take the plunge!? For example That original lorry was 65k that’s almost 3 years salary for most people. Bank loan, investor hell even a little money laundering. Would love to know how people make it ,as it appears tough. Good luck to ash his channel is great.

[@kingsaf90]

@@nosky2142 im hearing different things i did a bit of digging and apartmently he had some money from modelling and then bought a house in Silvertown, flipped it and then just kept doing it. I guess he then specialised in basement extensions and then that kickstarted the cash flow to fund concrete business

[@collyd475]

Honestly deserves everything he has & more! People who work hard reap the rewards 👏🏽🎉

[@dawiddowbusz]

Inspiring story. I will love to hear how You built Your business from the beginning in more detail because it's not only machines You need to deal with, it's also people, yard, customers, etc. I wish You more success in the future.

[@jackrambo1999]

Its fake he had a rich father

[@zer0k4ge]

@@jackrambo1999 how do you know please explain

[@ManofCulture]

@@zer0k4ge he's a troll

[@holocene2164]

I don't even know how I ended up on this channel but congrats to this guy! It takes real determination, planning and intelligence (both IQ and EQ) to get there. And from what I've seen in another video, he seems to be respectful of others as well. So good for you man!

[@IsThisAvailable550]

Daniel seems to have looks, charisma, intelligence, determination, will, strength... Add that lot together, it seems he's creating his own luck 🚛 Congratulations Daniel, keep up the good work. Great presentation skills as well, by the way... (is there anything you're shite at?)

[@izuchukwu503]

if he has sat in one place and cry racism, he wouldn't have achieved all this ... hard work pay

[@MrSparkums]

All @@izuchukwu503 Identity politics is Marxist obfuscation..

[@RiverMersey]

Keeping drones out of trees?!

[@TenjiBenji]

Ultimately he capitalised on the incompetence of the construction game. Smart man!

[@jw8559]

This bloke is brilliant. What an entrepreneur and what an inspiration.

[@emranh]

This guy's a do-er not just a grower or show-er. Love just how passionate he is about his company and how intimately he knows all the equipment. It really is inspiring for anyone looking to start their own business.

[@antonyleemulvey8226]

Grey up in Kilburn. To my father who was a tipper driver. Grew up with this in my blood so I absolutely love this sort of content. LOVE IT

[@Miketrill_ng]

I’m a young Nigerian in the US about to graduate with an Industrial & Systems Engineering degree looking to step into the construction supply chain industry and Bruv, you are inspirational! @Ashville

[@waynegriffiths5143]

Move to the UK, we need people like you Sir.

[@ng5279]

🙏🏾🙏🏾 congrats bro what college you at?

[@Miketrill_ng]

N G I appreciate it! I got to Kennesaw State University in Georgia U.S.

[@Miketrill_ng]

Wayne Griffiths I appreciate the encouragement 🙏🏾 wouldn’t mind a stint out there at all to be honest, haven’t been back to the UK since I was a kid!

[@vce.john1734]

Michael Aniagboso good for you I’m thinking of going to military if I can join construction and come out successful I want to start my own company turn it into million or multi million company

[@juddotto3660]

Respect a person that knows their company and can use their equipment

[@tomiwaademidun5977]

Wow, amazing story and video. First time I've ever heard of you and your work and I can tell I'm going to be watching and learning more of your videos. I like how you get involved with the work, your work ethic, how well you treat your team. Keep up the great work!

[@TheMattJames]

I love how simplistic you make the pros and cons, you’re VERY good and natural at presenting. Keep at it

[@ashleypowderhill6756]

This must be why I can’t find an “Ash” number plate 😂😂

[@ruutjormun2262]

lmao

[@ibexdnb2879]

🤭

[@masi4579]

😂

[@flipper2392]

Why not try for a ""POW" then?

[@gring0o]

I watched this yesterday and today I just saw one of your fleet on the M25. Thought that was pretty cool!

[@dukeminty1748]

Hey Ashvale I've just started watching your videos and what a great company it looks like to work for. I worked in waist for 11 years and then worked long haul for 10-years you sound like a great company to work for with a great attitude and a great Fleet keep up the good work from down in sunny Cornwall.

[@nimarus3118]

Thanos: "Fine, I'll do it myself." Ashville: "...that's it, we'll do it ourselves!"

[@IceKoldKilla19]

Hahaha 😂😂

[@williamengland1347]

U need a low loader trailer for recovery purposes + can use it for normal haulage

[@inaadamturab3195]

I commented before I finish the video This is one of the best video I have seen that was full of honest information Full of enthusiasm Man you nail it

[@LionSouljah]

Absolutely fantastic mate. Very inspirational- shows that anything is possible when you take the right action to achieve your goals. Well done ASHVILLE

[@amremotewatching]

Came here from the Matt Watson/Car-wow channel about one of Daniels other 'machines' ;-) Very inspiring to see someone so motivated and successful. All the best mate.

[@ohmylanta4558]

this was recommended for me, no idea why, not complaining. Awesome fleet.

[@elthamlad468]

Having just stumbled upon your channel whilst watching train videos, you are the epitome of an entrepreneur. You show what drive and ambition can do and serve as an inspiration to what is possible with hard work

[@cobrellie]

I am impressed ... your honesty in this video is truly amazing ... perhaps that is one of your keys to success (along with a lot of hard work) ... you sir are a true entrepreneur ...

[@danielz722]

Mad Props! You've done excellent work and grown well over the last seven years!

[@trzarector]

Amazing! Each tool bought allowed growth. Its not just about flexing with equipment. Amazing progression and just shows how if you focus you can achieve. All the best to Dan and Ashville. Stories like this give me so much inspiration.

[@gbzl3691]

This man deserves 👏 everything he gets grafter

[@neilcowan535]

He's a grafter US Pres is a grifter. one vowel changes everything.

[@mwnciboo]

You are one of the most inspiring and motivated guys, I've seen on the internet...

[@brianm2677]

What an hugely impressive set up. It's one thing to start of small and operate properly but another thing to have a big fleet and keep it running, keep everyone paid, keep the work coming in etc. Well done. Brian. DM Finance.

[@skylabx2000]

I've absolutely no idea how I ended up here and watching half a dozen videos but all good stuff, respect to the man for running a not so regular collection of business, and above all possessing the ability to talk straight, salute.

[@aja9693]

Man, you're running Ashville like a champ. Keep going on hard work.. You're an example to a lot of people ! :]

[@Osmosis909]

Considering all the KZbin videos I skip through, I never thought I’d sit through a full video on lorries and machines!! Finding Daniel and his story very inspirational!!

[@kahimbicharlotte7104]

Maaan.. solution man. Your mindset is showing. Worth watching. Keep growing 👏👏👏.

[@davidomahoney1507]

What a great guy, your parents must be so proud of you. Well done Daniel. A great insperation to others. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@krystalgazer5196]

Well Lad good luck to ya. You had the balls to take this venture on I wish u all the good fortune for the future. C1 driver who retired in March at 60y.

[@misterbonzoid5623]

Never thought I'd give a video like this so much of my time. Brilliant. Subscribed.

[@IanParker]

A truck and plant owner with a personality and a sense of humour.. nice one! all best and continued success, I will share this channel with truck buddies. :)

[@damionlee7658]

When you carry a love for Tonka toys into your adult working life. I do love to see a company take a little pride in the appearance of their fleet. I'm also a big fan of a business owner who thinks "Or clients need this service, I can build that into what we can offer. Coordinating a project becomes so much easier when you can find a good, reliable company they can cater for all of your site needs. Beats burning through time and money trying to get multiple companies working nicely together, and communicating with each other to synchronise jobs.

[@AboveSomething]

"I spent a long time trying to Ashville my lorries" 😂😂

[@KimNguyen-cx4ev]

You make HGV and construction interesting! 😂😂 Keep up the good work 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@JimPatrickMunupe]

My first comment Ash, been watching and following your progress whilst putting my own grind on. You’re such an inspiration to me and I look up to you in how you've set up your business and running it. I love it and hope that one day I will get there. Right now I run a digital marketing agency, mobile app dev company and a construction recruitment specialist agency covering onsite security, cleaning, plant ops, skilled labourers. Pushing through the barriers and never looking back at the doubters.

[@nateuk2542]

Thanks for the upload Dan, maybe a road sweeper would be a good edition to your fleet, councils force alot of building sites to have the surrounding roads cleaned

[@j.pjoseph8491]

Thanks for the inspiration. I just started my business last year. You've inspired me to go harder

[@thomasy690]

You are true inspiration Dan,keep that up...with love from Botswana.

[@stephenbermingham6554]

Fair play to you brother. And good luck with your team and future, nice to see you getting on the right way.

[@ronaldhoennicke4919]

This is one of the best videos of a construction company that I've ever seen. Great job!

[@Nackers61]

This guy has passion in Spades, love his videos! Cheers from Australia!

[@ugommaokorie1660]

This is so impressive! Love that each purchase was bought with the mindset of solving problems 😊

[@paulcostache6733]

It s your pleasant personality and hard work that made it all possible. I can t imagine watching anyone else talking about lorries and things.

[@danb4089]

Cool guy who makes sense when he talks . I like his brain is logical and straight. Keep it up bro 😎

[@alpine5551]

Greetings from the PNW in the US. Great video! I’m tickled to see how you’ve grown your fleet and work hard! Hard work always pays off! Im just a humble wheat farmer here and I buy old 359 Pete’s and go through them and give them a new life on the farm. Takes a little more to maintain but unlike the newer trucks, I can work on the old girls. Godspeed brother!

[@Ricardo.Mesias]

following you, i don't just love the inspiration but i love the the fact you make it tangible ... right thinking righting results

[@eyeniceitup]

Congrats!! NEVER easy!! May your vision and success continue...!!

[@CUnal-vc9bz]

When your doing a job, give it your 100% and do your best = this guy is a perfect example and has gone out of his way for ashville. Respect

[@iainprendergast8311]

What a bloke. What ever industry you're from he is truly inspirational

[@williamswagerty5238]

You've done nothing but INSPIRE me!!! Thank you for sharing with all of us.

[@PayneDeathz]

I have only watched two of your videos and I feel as if I am interning at your company! I learned so much about how to make business decisions as well as the construction business! Great channel, subscribed.

[@markarmstrong2592]

A great fleet you have built in 7 years and your finance every month must be HUGE. Your fuel bill must be HUGE as well

[@polarisstar4958]

Cant do that, cant do this, have to wait for that. Thats when i got pissed off and bought myself a tractor, a escavator and a tractortrailer.

[@aliabdulraahman2323]

Very glad to see a brother with such a good mindset keep doing what you doing bro very proud

[@peterdisley5327]

Wow, what a brilliant video showing off your fleet. Such an honest and factual account of your successful business. You are passionate about your business and you enthuse this to us the viewer. Thank you for sharing

[@billyrawlings]

Would love to see a video on how you got started in the industry. How much money you needed to start out. How you reached out and built your clientele etc!

[@LinwoodPowell]

He was an established model before this. He had connections and money.

[@wolfpac550]

Brother that’s amazing how you grew your company. I can’t wait to see mine grow 💯🙌🏾👍🏾

[@Rbj4525]

Thank you for sharing. All the best to you, your staff, and company. God bless.

[@crawf7470]

Just started watching your channel and impressed with your company and look like a good bloke to work for

[@Inyosi888]

I'm inspired, love from South Africa "Durban"

[@mfundomagubane6565]

Same here from SA

[@philippanful1660]

Thank God I found you! Bro you living my dream! Hopefully I'll be like you some day🙏❤

[@hannington7568]

Proud of you brother. Keep up the good work.

[@M-O-Z]

Just sat thru 20 mins of lorrys...and enjoyed it haha 👍 great videos

[@bencurtis7530]

I found this channel yesterday after the lf60 video and I’ve got to say it’s great!

[@tamtenjakub]

Completly the same. I love lorries and this channel is all about them!

[@shaun5944]

Well done mate, very impressive. Great presentation. I love it that you use the word lorry and not truck, lorry is a good old British word/expression. I admire you and may your success continue. God bless 👍🇬🇧🚚👋

[@themayorofdipshittery3646]

I also hate the word “truck”.

[@ebrahimebs]

Ur a major inspiration to me, I just added a new dropside pick up truck to my fleet today after watching your video last night, And today i spent all my time in the vehicle phoning suppliers and following up on orders instead of listening to music while driving between my renovation sites! Next on my list is a new 4 ton truck.

[@superkaf]

Well presented video started watching and had to watch all of it. You've done very well for yourself.

[@The_ClayDayz]

Hi Daniel. From watching your vids, I’m learning a lot out the business and have a lot to learn. Very insightful to see what it’s like behind the scenes. Congrats on your success. Hard work and time pays off. Have you ever thought about expanding into the States?

[@SuperCidermonkey]

Clearly a very savvy and visionary man/company; he saw a gap (gaping holes) in the market and filled them. Also, I was very impressed at the condition of the yard; clean, no weeds, well maintained, well fenced - that speaks volumes to me about the culture of the business, almost as much as the well maintained and clean fleet. Subscribed and belled!

[@jtsonfn]

Hey my brother. Donnell from America. So proud of you. Much success to you.

[@greyroad]

Very honest & down to earth entrepreneur! Good job, bro! Keep going!