17 Year Old Starts $1.9M/Month Trucking Business… HOW?!

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Andrew Gomez was still in college when he started his trucking business, AJG Transport. Now, he’s grown from 2 trucks to a fleet of 80 with over $1 million a month in gross revenue. He’s sharing his tips to start a trucking company with fast growth potential in this episode.
Andrew comes from an entrepreneurial family. His brother owned his own trucking business, too, and his parents had owned their own businesses before, as well, including one in the trucking industry. Their issue was that they didn’t know how to scale the company, something Andrew set about discovering when he started AJG Transport.
Even with these knowledge resources to draw on, Andrew knew starting a trucking company wouldn’t be easy. He got himself a solid start by finding a niche market delivering for Amazon and invested all his profits back into the business to drive steady growth. The company’s big breakthrough happened when Andrew started building relationships with corporate executives to land big-ticket jobs. In this interview, he’ll share his advice for how to break into the corporate world as a small business owner and the strategy that made the difference in securing these jobs for AJG Transport.
AJG Transport has been on an upward growth trajectory since it launched, but that doesn’t mean growing the company was easy. Andrew had plenty of long days and sleepless nights on his journey to building a 7-figure a month business. He’ll share the sacrifices he made to build his business, the mistakes he’s made along the way, and how he overcame those challenges to get to where he is today.
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[@amrammar2717]

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[@gabrieljosue2451]

The problem with not disclosing he got help from his family is that a lot of young impressionable viewers get anxiety and depression thinking these something wrong wirh them for not having a trucking company at 17. No bank will give a loan to a 17yo for a Corolla let alone for 2 trucks. Plus learning how to succeed in any industry takes time or mentorship. At 17 you simply can’t understand how things work work in the trucking industry unless you grew up in it. My bet is that he’s part of the Gomez family who owns Gomez Hauling. So if you were feeling anxious, left behind or dumb please dont. He’s a very intelligent guy and very mature for his age, but he also had a competitive advantage that most of us dont. Find your competitive advantage or work your way to your goals. Yes it’s going ti take you more time, that you cabt change, but the sooner you focus on something the faster you will start to see results

[@ayugoslav5554]

Nepotism is a mf

[@TheDrThunda]

thank you for saying this. honestly.

[@darylmclain5181]

You can at 17 if you have the right paperwork

[@GeorgerGeorger-wh7zf]

Great answer

[@vanessacromwell1352]

@@darylmclain5181No you cannot. In the US a legally binding contract cannot be signed off on by anyone under the age of 18. Any large business, especially one as large as Freightliner, knows this.

[@v4skunk739]

He come from a family that already owns a well established haulage firm. It's not like he did this him self but i have huge respect for him taking on that responsibility at 17.

[@cbozz7063]

exactly

[@middleagedgamers7750]

yeah big props to him for doing it... but it should be understood... he didn't start from 0. So don't be discouraged if you are starting at 0 and that it is harder for most people. This is an example of what hard work can eventually lead to. Might take you 20, 30, 40 years etc. Does it matter in the end if you are financially sound and your family/future is secure? Don't give up on your dreams!

[@MH-kc1eu]

You forgot to mention “daddy” And it’s illegal for him to drive out of state because he’s not 21.

[@sabaar01]

That is all part of the clickbait my friend. We all got got 😅

[@BACONtrucking4life]

He’s not driving he’s hiring drivers. But daddy helped a lot I’m sure

[@karencortez7278]

He’s acting by a company, reason why is scaling 👍

[@lomtiptak9519]

Hes a business man not a trucker

[@mrsulaiman19]

​@lomtiptak9519 no none truck driver can scale a business that fast under age.

[@JASON-ug6iz]

What miracle happened that allowed a 17 year old to buy 2 trucks with zero money down?

[@mattlanza9]

Agreed, there’s some truth missing

[@Lazer-yi6qg]

@@jamonmang6099 it’s called co-signing on a loan. Sorry your parents are fuck ups 🤣🤷‍♂️

[@mosesgideon1115]

He is a dope dealer 😂

[@peeweeaim]

did you even watch the video? he financed them

[@SlimMichaelSpaghetti]

A good market. He's setting up people to fail right now. It's horrendous right now I wouldn't want to expand even if I wanted to.

[@cuznj25.8]

People need to start being transparent. You are putting something out here that may have been his reality, but not for everyone else. This young man had some help, not hating but you need to keep it real. They wouldn’t even insure you for your own authority without having a level experience. See it’s easy to read between the lines of these experts.

[@UpFlip]

Kindly review the description. We value transparency, and our goal is to share stories that inspire others to strive for success. ☺️

[@user-mz8dz9cy1b]

wrong reply, still a nepo baby@@UpFlip

[@WSFTFORLIFE]

Yes definitely had some help. You can’t finance commercial equipment without a CDL. The authority is a WHOLE other ballgame. I commend him for what appears to be the opportunity he took BUT he definitely wasn’t alone. Keep hustling young man and congratulations making it this far!!! It’s a tough business.

[@jarredlee-bland9247]

​@@UpFlip should have put that in the video

[@artieztransport2468]

26 year veteran driver and owner op I agree

[@adrianshillibeer]

His family owns Gomez Hauling so I can see that playing a huge factor (obtaining Insurance & the trucks) Regardless good for him 👍

[@farkasrichard6311]

How do you know?

[@adrianshillibeer]

Not sure if they still live here in San Antonio but their hauling business was definitely based out here in TX. I’m sure if you Google them you will find a family picture plus their last name initial is literally on both of the company names loll

[@octapeter3129]

​@farkasrichard6311 because no bank will give u commercial credit at 17. U try . His family co sign. A way of transferring $$ to your kid without been taxed. But he is a great man to run a business instead of drugs or been a gamer

[@farkasrichard6311]

@@octapeter3129 Thank You for your answer ;)

[@pedroamaya9602]

That’s correct daddy helped him . No such thing as self made .

[@claytonmatt4334]

I think it takes away from this story to not tell the part of the story where his family set him up and got him started. He is still an impressive young man. Just be honest with your viewers and tell the whole story. People don't like omissions or obfuscations of relevant facts.

[@johnwick6831]

Better than your Loser of a family LMAO

[@johnwick6831]

Still better than having a family like your's clearly.

[@40sUphillBothWays]

You are 100% correct. He's as impressive as his luck. Luck seems to only be mentioned when squandered. This young man seized upon his luck, and now works hard.

[@falldarkraven3]

​@@johnwick6831someone is mad his family doesn't support him and is an internet keyboard warrior, I'm sure we all have better families than you bud. Go fantasize about being John Wick more.

[@UpFlip]

During the interview, this particular segment was indeed included in our discussion; however, it did not ultimately find its place in the final edit, as determined by our creative director and editor. It's worth noting that a significant portion of our filmed content does not make it into the final product. Nevertheless, we did make sure to mention in the video description that Andrew comes from a family with a strong entrepreneurial background. His brother had his own trucking business, and his parents had previously owned various businesses, including one within the trucking industry.

[@skyeram]

How did he do it? He didn't, that's how... Not at 17 he didn't, a 17 year old can't legally enter into a binding contract. So either he didn't, or it was under a parents name. Plain and simple. Now stop lying for views.

[@lomtiptak9519]

Dude definitely grew up around a business oriented family you can tell just by the way he speaks and the knowledge he has. I hope he does well.

[@vvolfbelorven7084]

@@user-pl8pn2it7j Right on. Family guidance and support is a key factor that is often not mentioned.

[@shuaibamod6108]

Let's all call BS. People need to give their parents credit / there's nothing wrong with having parents that were successful and you used their success as a platform for your own.

[@John_Lukas]

Exactly people think a 17 year old jus magically made this happen 💀😂 guy can’t even have a CDL a

[@johnwick6831]

​@@John_Lukas One thing I know ... YOU will never be successful 😂😢

[@cautarepvp2079]

yup

[@cautarepvp2079]

​@@johnwick6831 well good for the kid for being smart. But he speaks some truth.. you know

[@user-nf3bh9tz1f]

ironic coming from a loser@@johnwick6831

[@Finx436]

As a trucker myself and a small fleet owner, I'm amazed and proud of his accomplishment

[@techyin326]

as a trucker who never thought about going in and own my own truck, what is something you advice to do before going all in? been a trucker since 2017

[@ronnies379peterbiltexperie2]

@@techyin326need a good reliable truck , need a group of owner ops to lean on for advice on business and tips and suggestions , need to learn money management skills , need to always remember the truck comes first , if you make 5k let’s say on the high side , take 1200 to ya pocket , and pay your maintenance account either .10 cents or 15 cents a mile , and put the rest back into a business account, I made an LLC keep you and the business separate, I have an LLC ,S corp , just remember everyone situation is different ,

[@SlimMichaelSpaghetti]

​@@techyin326You'll be walking a thin line.

[@terrisewell4729]

Yeah Successful people don't become that way overnight. most people see at a glance-wealth, a great career, purpose-is the result of hard work and hustle over time

[@mikewilson4210]

you've remind me of what someone once said "The mind is the man, the poor is in it and the rich is it too". This sentence is the secret of most successful investors. I once attended similar and ever since then been waxing strong financially, and i most tell you the truth..Inves tment is the key that can secure your family future.

[@Becauseimme]

Proud of the young brotha, he’s kicking butt!!!

[@tonywahab3523]

Great Motivation!!!! Blessings AJG!

[@hazaelmurillo6638]

Great job bro, I admire you. Hard work always pays off 🙏

[@silverback8183]

Not everyone comes from a family with multi millions to back up a 17 year old. While I'm happy to see this kid getting it done,this is hardly something anyone else could even hope to obtain.

[@i_am_gohan9232]

Is his family really rich?

[@silverback8183]

@@i_am_gohan9232 read the video description and you'll see

[@redhunnid5142]

@@i_am_gohan9232I really want to know too

[@relaxwithnature9783]

He said he making 5 to 12 a week profit after everything

[@berrex5152]

​@@i_am_gohan9232 yes. But he wokrs hard regardless of that fact

[@robl7347]

so 95 trucks doing 1.9 million per month. That comes out to 20.000 dollars per truck per month and at 5% profit that is $1000 profit per month. I can see how one tire blown will take your profit away for that one truck. Keep up the great work brother. God bless

[@1girlsopinion]

No that is 1.9 a year

[@Blawa-ti4xp]

This kid was given his biz along with the knowledge to grow it

[@RealRickCox]

Wow. This is amazing. The fact that this "kid" knows who Jim Rohn is and has gotten so much wisdom from hasn't even been alive during this kids life. WOW. That's impressive.

[@doziejosiah8406]

Men, this is amazing, this kid is a Mover and a phenomenon for not only his generation, did you hear him speak? He has a mastery of his business operations, and he is flawless in his description of key foundational stuff you need to do, to win in the trucking business. Did you hear his inspiration sources and mentors? That is the killer!!

[@slicaltimistic1]

Let's just stop for a moment and give this kid around of applause. Good for him.👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@UpFlip]

Standing ovation! He deserves it 👏🏻

[@lueyR]

His dad owns Gomez hauling.... your average 17 year old couldnt do this. Its dads collateral behind those 2 units

[@faithfirst9775]

Love the privilege you get brother that’s amazing 🙏🏾❤️

[@user-zs5jm5fk7r]

Awesome video very proud of that young man great job

[@UpFlip]

Let's draw inspiration from his journey! 💪

[@edwins.9609]

Hell yeah man keep it up ❤️🔥 logistics has been wonderful for my career and family as well. Thankless job most of the time but always work to be done 😤💪💯

[@WgusoonTrustme-lj3vw]

I'm very proud of him and my God continue to bless him and his company.

[@bobbyloads]

The ending advice about the morale and not showing your emotions was worth watching the whole video. This is something I know but still don’t do but watching this video I’m damn well walking into the office tomorrow with a changed attitude.

[@UpFlip]

We're so glad the lessons we share can change one life at a time. Good luck! 🔥

[@downey416Toronto]

great content!!! i loved this episode

[@Car777MkGAMING]

Informative video ❤ UpFlip 👍

[@al78582]

Good for him hope he is still doing well in this Market

[@UpFlip]

He definitely does. 🙌

[@truckerceo5410]

I’m curious on who his underwriter was for his commercial insurance for his authority. I was in my 30’s with a clean driving record and for a new authority it was still pretty high.

[@grim789]

For box truck business I tried starting per month was over 10k. No accidents I'm 30 young and a clean driving record. Just for insurance not including truck rental cost per month.

[@InfinitePurpose2]

I just went straight with progressive because they were the only ones who would approve me But you’re right Insurance was the reason that I didn’t pay myself anything for the first few years Luckily, I didn’t have any Personal costs other than food and a gym membership?

[@jesstill7833]

I don’t believe this kid I been in Trucking40 years ,,if it sounds to good it is,to many ifs Insurance at 17 you have no credit so I just think it’s to far fetched 🙏❤️👍🤥🤥🦘🇦🇺🇺🇸😊

[@davecramer9725]

When mom and dad own a business they can talk their people into anything

[@BuhayBuhaysaAmerika]

Great job, i subscribed and watched lots of your videos

[@bboylorettoEight08]

Awesome 👏 keep it up man !

[@EverythingParanormal666]

absolute mad respect to this young man just made generational wealth at 17

[@phuckyoutube5927]

With his generational wealth

[@UpFlip]

Agree! He's setting a great example for the younger generation. 💪

[@Angel3es]

Stop selling a dream. Next time, have them mentioned how his family has a background of the truck industry.

[@DiyaaMo]

Beautiful, I love seeing your videos.

[@improvisedsurvival5967]

Tires fuel insurance. Maintenance repairs. One tire is like $500 you have 10 on a horse and steers have to be new no recaps so they cost more. If you have trailers they have 8. Truck holds like 300 gallons so $1200 to fill gonna fill every other day at minimum so 6 to 800 every other day. Insurance is high. Amazon isn’t known for paying well either. Driver wants $1800 a week at minimum

[@AmericanArgonaut]

This young mans an inspiration to EVERYONE!!! He's got military bearing and he's never served a day in his life. Beyond respectable this young mans mindset and thought process.

[@UpFlip]

His maturity and business acumen at such a young age are truly remarkable. It's inspiring to see individuals like him thriving in the business world. 🌟

[@leviyouler3362]

The fact that he's basically given out the blue print to do this shows alot from this guy, I pray he becomes wealthy and God blesses him, he's really out here trying to help others make it😊😊😊

[@stephensurratt2909]

Good video buddy and your right if you own a company you gotta be involved and have backbone!

[@inferno]

damn kid,i start at 22 and now at 26 i dont even know how i grind that much, you are awesome to handle all of that stress

[@nuancematters]

Congratulations to UpFlip. You guys are so close to reaching the 1million subscriber milestone. I have been watching since the beginning and it's been very interesting to watch your channel and business grow, whilst you interview others about how their businesses grew. Great job and also, another great episode. What an inspiring young man.

[@UpFlip]

Thanks a bunch for your kind words! Your support means the world to us. Here's to reaching that million mark together soon! 👊

[@atharsami]

What a great success story this guy is. He is very well spoken and knowledgeable on all aspects of his trucking business. 👍👍

[@UpFlip]

Absolutely! He's got the charisma to carry his biz. Excited to see where he steers the ship in the coming years!

[@OptimizationOrganization]

Thank you so much for what you do. You inspired me to make my own startup so I made an SEO Agency and I already have made it profitable in less than a month!

[@juliovalencia256]

This kid is well spoken wow amazing Most of our kids or on there phone missing opportunities

[@Diabolical05]

Why is everyone in the comment section thrashing the kid? Who cares if its his dad money? I would much rather see a 17 year old kid do this with his parents wealth, create a business, work hard and employ people vs a 17 year old kid who just buys materialistic things and flex nonstop on the gram! Well done young man keep at it!!

[@UpFlip]

You've got a valid point. The real question has always been, what will you do with the resources you have at your disposal? ☺️

[@slicaltimistic1]

Fact. Better see this one success in business than the one that playing video games.

[@chrisleyva8125]

That’s what parents are their for 🎉

[@i_am_gohan9232]

We care because it’s not being truthful about his start. If my parents had any sort of money when I was 17 to 19 when I graduated, I feel it would’ve helped me be in a better position in life. Help really matters.

[@i_am_gohan9232]

@@vtec224I’ll tell you this, I’m 31 , and I wouldn’t not blow through a million. Simply because the life lessons I’ve endured have taught me the value of a dollar. So I’d seek out ways to grow a large portion of the money, after paying off some debts.

[@beegee8959]

Great interview. Congrats on building your biz. 👌 👍🏼

[@UpFlip]

We hope you enjoyed the video - thank you for watching! ☺️

[@michaelgale5648]

Great information. Thank you.

[@mattlanza9]

Still didn’t answer how he got the first 2 trucks, and first loads. You can’t go into a dealership with a business plan on how you’ll afford the truck. How did you have credit at 17? A co-signer? I’m guessing you had some help, which is awesome, but disclose the truth

[@Lazer-yi6qg]

If you get a loan in your name with a co-signer it’s still YOUR loan. Yes it help to have parents or family with good credit but I would bet most people have someone in their life that has decent credit and would trust you to co sign on a loan if you came to them with a solid business plan.

[@elgringodetexas]

No one gave him insurance at 17! Its an backup company for Gomez Haulers, he's just the face for his parents 2nd company

[@thetruthyes]

Correct, even if someone cosigns for him its litterally a big help, because you need to have someine who have money just in case he cant make the loan the co signer pays. So either way good for him, i wished i had help like this, but people are so selfish these days and arrogant

[@MrShenron89]

@@Lazer-yi6qg It's still impressive having access to such a signature...who in their right mind would co-sign with a 17 year old?? Sure there are mature 17 year olds but it's still risky.

[@Lazer-yi6qg]

@@MrShenron89 please read my comment again

[@dandavid6102]

So many people in their teen years (myself included) don’t think about their future, or they think “I want to be wealthy” but aren’t making a plan to get there. People need to realize that they can start really young and be successful very early in their lives, just like this young man. Entrepreneurship consists of going out and doing it, don’t just sit there and be wishing, then you start asking “how does a 17yrs old purchase two trucks ” just like most people in this comment section. If only I knew the things I know today, at the age of 17. Maybe this video will give a young person motivation to start their own business early on and become successful early. You don’t have wait till 4ty to get sense! Life is not a joke.

[@KWDLLC]

Indeed life is not a joke

[@doctorgt3]

Thinking I'll add Andrew to my short list of roll models. Great episode!

[@TalhaDilek-nv3pb]

For sure and those Macbook Pros would be awesome for our projects 10 up for grabs gotta be in it to win it we should all try our luck on May 17💻

[@grenadobarca2321]

What a business success so far, it's always empowering to see entrepreneurs solve and exceed 👍🏼👍🏼

[@bicmitchum1368]

​@@VictorSpoils excuses , it's a mindset bro, he's working hard and your making excuses for why he's successful and your not

[@eternalvigilance5697]

I went out on the yacht of the owner of First Fleet Trucking once. This was about 18-19 years ago. I believe they are a pretty similar business model from what I understood of his business.

[@octapeter3129]

They r owned by averit. They provide power only to there customers

[@eternalvigilance5697]

@@octapeter3129 Like I said, this was 18-19 years ago.

[@greenriverfarm2692]

UpFlip is one of my fav channel.

[@mikeiablouin1050]

Im smiling. Great job

[@dapper_gent]

I'm an O/O and had to get out of hauling freight, because I couldn't even cover the cost of fuel. It's ok. I finally found a different industry besides freight hauling and am watching my business grow. I wouldn't want to be liable to any bank which is what he's doing.

[@gavnonadoroge3092]

@dapper_gent what industry?

[@UpFlip]

Hauling certainly isn't everyone's cup of tea, but it seems the perfect blend for him. We're thrilled that you've found your path, too! Best of luck with your business endeavors! 👊

[@YouTubeinvita]

9:40 he is everything GOD ! Tell me why I just came back to church at 30 years old and the lord has done magnificent prosperous things in my life definitely this guy received the knowledge from above!! I wish I would have came in closer to the lord earlier…

[@drtakeyobich]

but you still got it tho, and I don't mean that in a rude way.. some people never do, and you still young af.. so congrats bro. I don't know you, but I'm happy for you, my guy.. 🙌 keep it going.. more life and blessings to you.. 👑

[@UpFlip]

Kudos for being open about it! We wish you nothing but the best in life! 🙏

[@mikeystv9]

Great job Jr. Kudos to you

[@napoleonprescott9519]

Extremely inspirational,

[@tretchroots9803]

One day Upflip I'll be a guest on Upflip.

[@bsm1th99]

Even though I'm not a truck driver, I'd still work for this guy in a heartbeat

[@VergeOffical]

I wouldn’t I wanna work for my self

[@joshuagosney6614]

Good job man!

[@Pleaseexcusemylanguage]

Nah forreal so much respect.. you can tell he ain’t a fraud.. knows a lot.. teaching me a lot..

[@UpFlip]

He knows his stuff and definitely legit! 👍

[@carl6589]

Me and a friend of my have talked about starting a trucking business. He is a driver with a few years in the trucking world and I drove trucks in the Army. I alsso have some leadership courses under my belt from the army to act more of a manager role and he have the experience in trucking.

[@vijayvyas6941]

Where you guys located? I started a Gas Hauling Trucking company this year and looking for likeminded people to grow in other aspect of trucking next year.

[@Bidenera]

Yes leadership will help

[@UpFlip]

Absolutely! With your experience, diving into this business idea sounds like a fantastic move. Wishing you all the success, and we'd love to hear about your progress in a few months! Keep hustling! 💪

[@MegaRetr]

Proud of the young brotha, he’s kicking butt!

[@paulstrauss9146]

You can get 6% to 8% dividend yield for far less risk.

[@Basics-HQ]

This young mans an inspiration to EVERYONE!!! He's got military bearing and he's never served a day in his life. Beyond respectable this young mans mindset and thought process🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@UpFlip]

He's got wisdom beyond his years. 💪

[@beareffect3314]

I mean, you can see it from MILES, the way he stands, the way he converse, the way he clearly express himself about his business, his presentation is flawless. Imagine this type of discipline and motivation at that age, i was messing around at bars, on my phone, etc. Inspirational.

[@UpFlip]

He's matured beyond his years, and we're truly impressed whenever he shared his knowledge. Impressive young man! 💪

[@unknowndriver6652]

They don't tell the truth. He got tons of help

[@beareffect3314]

@unknowndriver6652 I mean I figured they over do it for the channel purposes, but do you know the guy?

[@j.blu2]

am i the only one that heard him say WHEN i was 20 yrs old? lmao this shit is clickbait af

[@j.blu2]

he’s 26 he said it at the end😂😂 whole time im watching thinking this man is 17 yrs old in the video.. in reality its a whole decade later

[@pa3j666]

Great Job! From my own perspective, as a one time Transport Service Partner of big Parcel Agency with over 20 years of experience here in Germany, i can say categorically that the guy is well organized and have very good business plan that is future proof, with reliable staffs, new trucks, route planner, fast response team, personal mechanic garage, etc. If more advice and consultancy is needed in this regard, i won’t hesitate to help him. I lost all my contracts and Tours to the lowest bidders. Beating prices down are the ways Group of Companies usually love to transact business, in order to make shareholders happy, customers pay less for delivery and maximize their own Profits. Unfortunately for some of the Big Packetdienst, their Quality and productivity has deteriorated as a result of price dumping.

[@scott8193]

Thanks so much for that durable ad. I use ai all day everyday and never thought there was a ai website builder wow just wow.

[@UpFlip]

There are plenty of them, and they can help you set up your business in a few hours without a hefty bill 💪

[@redmesa2975]

Amazon 😂😂😂😂. In the winter, those are usually the trucks in the ditch. Usually older trucks driven by foreigners. This business hasn’t been lucrative for a year now. Too much capacity from everyone buying trucks. Not enough freight. Freight rates are rock bottom now. If you’re using the spot market, good luck ! This story glosses over a lot of information.

[@lifestyleapparelbrands]

He maybe young but he has the skill, determination and work ethic of a guy that's been in the business for 40 plus years. And for the people saying, "How can a 17 year old purchase 2 Trucks?" First off he was starting a BUSINESS that generates MONEY. Second he has a BUSINESS plan. When approaching a Bank for a business loan they want to know HOW ARE YOU GOING TO PAY BACK THE LOAN in a timely mannor that's both beneficial to BOTH PARTIES. He may have gotten turned down multiple times who knows. At the end of the day the guy is out here working hard for his dream and his future which should be an inspiration to both young and old generations.

[@UpFlip]

Thank you! This comment is exactly what we need. Hands down! 🙌

[@mangomaharaja6859]

Agreed. Regardless of this man's situation, he not making excuses to delay his hustle and has a great work ethic and hustle mentality. May this kid be an inspiration to all the generations before AND after him

[@LP-nc6cr]

I Love your attitude, because you put the Lord 1st, I’m in the beginning stages of my family trucking business. God put favor over you and your Business. 😊

[@joeahn320]

This guy is young his is so smart and intelligent how to run the business I give him big respect. I want learn from him

[@milehigh-ghost7286]

They gave a 17 year old with zero down 2 trucks??? This story is fiction.

[@vanillasmerk5742]

I'm 37 and couldnt make this happen. So idk. He had to have had help from someone along the way.

[@PrimitivoPaniagua-gi1zd]

Not Matter what kind of help he got for anyone, he still a genius.

[@UpFlip]

Help is merely a resource; you can tell he's the brains (and the brawn) behind the business! 🌟

[@drlarcey]

Listen to this young man his spiritual life absolutely fabulous. At the end of the day our maker was responsible for all of the results we simply get to make the choices

[@traderz4788]

Glad to see all those years of hard work paying off, sure he got no help from daddy.

[@BusinessFreedom1]

people are delt diff cards don't hate the player hate the game.

[@m1ordie]

Even if that were the case, he is working hard, and you can see it. He knows what he is doing and is doing it well. Now he's even showing it to us. What the heck are you complaining about? I would take advantage of my parents if I had the chance, lmao.

[@vinnypistone.]

Hate some more broke boy

[@thehovermatic1243]

No one under 21 can haul interstate freight.

[@thehovermatic1243]

@@BusinessFreedom1don’t hate money laundering?

[@sv2697]

They leave out alot of stuff! He got help, lots of help, thats how he got 2 trucks at 17! Most 17 year old don't even have $200 in their name.

[@anthonywest8446]

Gotta respect his hustle

[@MuratMetin-fh5km]

Oh man that BMW X3 raffle sounds amazing just imagine winning that who wouldn't want to join in for Lottery on May 17🚗💨

[@jesusbcolon]

I mean congrats kid but as a small fleet owner I hate seeing videos like this. You’re telling me a 17 year old kid got approved for not 1 but 2 trucks with zero down?? I’ve never gotten a deal like that and I’ve been in business for years

[@slabslayer258]

Tell us the missing link . Someone handed it to him . Who backed him to buy 300,000 in trucks at 17 .

[@saysumesh]

In trucking, you can get loans easily if your parents or any else co sign you.or some company owner

[@Jreddygo]

Very good info coming from such a young entrepreneur especially in trucking cause I am in trucking myself and trying to grow. And he’s a fellow texan 🤘🏽thanks for sharing 😎👌🏽

[@UpFlip]

That's awesome! We wish you all the best on your journey ahead. 🔥

[@AkselZeliha]

Yea bro i have heard about it they have a BMW raffle ticket draw and loads of cash prizes to be won need to sign up on May 17 🚗💰

[@marcuscrossgrove1700]

Just like that tell u knowledge is key. Mean unless he grew up with someone in trucking he had to have someone walk with him on things. Not all by himself. Now teaching him at an early stage is key. KNOWLEDGE IS KEY. NOT DRIVING. I mean u can do good as a driver a working man but to be successful like this is be taught the wisdom and that how I believe this young man did this. And it's fairly easy lots of ppl may think it's risky but if you know how to scale ur business is all good.

[@UpFlip]

You've just dropped a gold nugget in there! 🙌

[@TraderRY]

This is weird considering huge trucking companies are shutting down.

[@cosbyikaev2584]

Some may true, some may not. There's always behind who pulls the strings.

[@UpFlip]

Your open-mindedness is gold! We put in the hours to research and fact-check, ensuring our content is based only on facts. 🙌

[@joilsongomes5]

17 with balls of steel. Guy is sharp.

[@nickusik8540]

According to FMCSA HE ONLY HAS 35 power units running. Something isn’t adding up.

[@memyself7419]

Won't be the first person to exaggerate. Could also be running under a different name/authority just in case one gets trashed.

[@cuznj25.8]

Man these people believe everything. 🤣

[@Gracie_Nel]

And? How many do you have ? Be happy for this young man.

[@slicaltimistic1]

FMCSA has no authority to tell this kid how to run his business.

[@slicaltimistic1]

​@@Gracie_NelI'm very proud of this kid. He does has his head on right.

[@sanwright1]

Trucking is a hard business. Hard on the body too. 6-8% profit margin is not a lot of wiggle room. Good for the kid hustling but damn the squeeze almost ain’t worth the juice on this business. Keep it up buddy! Hedge for when economy dips and save that money to get by when demand slows.

[@UpFlip]

Thanks for sharing your insights! He's always in strategic mode, planning his next big moves.

[@donttruckhere]

His margins are scary low. He should be running 15-25 percent minimum.

[@lifewithderrick5984]

If he has 95 trucks then he has to be doing something right it's not like he's a one Truck operation with that size fleet that's a great margin

[@donttruckhere]

not saying hes doing something wrong but according to his numbers hes making 7-800k net with 90 trucks....he should be netting minimum 3-4 million@@lifewithderrick5984

[@juliorojo6536]

Sharp young man 💯

[@UpFlip]

Agree. 🔥

[@WayneStcroix]

Depends on that state regulations to acquire commercial vehicles at 17 and he might have had help from his parents but in all good job

[@andrestl7052]

17 year old does 1.9M a month trust me daddy had something to do with it

[@henryhiggin3389]

This young man is impressive.

[@scottb7539]

Personally i love Driving the truck. I am looking to move to. The next level

[@guardiabreak2958]

Got help from his dad who’s been doing trucking since the 80s ; I’m sorry this kid not special at all; anyone can take family background, connections, and money and turn that into trucking business. He just shooting flies in a bucket when you got help from papa in the same industry

[@ThriftyCHNR]

upflip needs to interview me: only 12 years old and currently making 100M/ month

[@UpFlip]

If that's the case, we'd be thrilled to feature your story in an episode! Let's make it happen. 😉

[@ThriftyCHNR]

Give me time to rent a Lambo and create a logo and some t-shirts. I will then borrow my dads Rolex and get my hair done. Get me some LV on my credit card. Then we can do vanity poses and I can tell everyone to shoot for the stars and believe in themselves. Finally I will tell them that my firm is worth 4.5 B.@@UpFlip

[@Raw-Russ]

NIce. I'm starting down the same path in trucking. I believe it's all about mentorship. Anyone can do anything with the right knowledge. Respect. Hope to do the same wish me luck! Business education should help a ton :-)