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.
    If you enjoyed this interview, make sure to check out some of our past videos with trucking business owners:
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  • @UpFlip
    @UpFlip  Před 5 měsíci +39

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  • @gabrieljosue2451
    @gabrieljosue2451 Před 4 měsíci +530

    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
      @ayugoslav5554 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Nepotism is a mf

    • @TheDrThunda
      @TheDrThunda Před 3 měsíci +32

      thank you for saying this. honestly.

    • @darylmclain5181
      @darylmclain5181 Před 3 měsíci +5

      You can at 17 if you have the right paperwork

    • @GeorgerGeorger-wh7zf
      @GeorgerGeorger-wh7zf Před 3 měsíci +2

      Great answer

    • @vanessacromwell1352
      @vanessacromwell1352 Před 3 měsíci

      @@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
    @v4skunk739 Před 4 měsíci +337

    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
      @cbozz7063 Před 3 měsíci +9

      exactly

    • @middleagedgamers7750
      @middleagedgamers7750 Před měsícem +1

      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
    @MH-kc1eu Před 5 měsíci +332

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

    • @sabaar01
      @sabaar01 Před 5 měsíci +49

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

    • @BACONtrucking4life
      @BACONtrucking4life Před 5 měsíci +22

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

    • @karencortez7278
      @karencortez7278 Před 5 měsíci +2

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

    • @lomtiptak9519
      @lomtiptak9519 Před 5 měsíci +9

      Hes a business man not a trucker

    • @mrsulaiman19
      @mrsulaiman19 Před 4 měsíci +5

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

  • @JASON-ug6iz
    @JASON-ug6iz Před 5 měsíci +1642

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

    • @mattlanza9
      @mattlanza9 Před 5 měsíci +614

      Agreed, there’s some truth missing

    • @Lazer-yi6qg
      @Lazer-yi6qg Před 5 měsíci

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

    • @mosesgideon1115
      @mosesgideon1115 Před 5 měsíci +248

      He is a dope dealer 😂

    • @peeweeaim
      @peeweeaim Před 5 měsíci +133

      did you even watch the video? he financed them

    • @SlimMichaelSpaghetti
      @SlimMichaelSpaghetti Před 5 měsíci +142

      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
    @cuznj25.8 Před 5 měsíci +253

    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
      @UpFlip  Před 5 měsíci +12

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

    • @user-mz8dz9cy1b
      @user-mz8dz9cy1b Před 5 měsíci +43

      wrong reply, still a nepo baby@@UpFlip

    • @WSFTFORLIFE
      @WSFTFORLIFE Před 5 měsíci +43

      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
      @jarredlee-bland9247 Před 5 měsíci +8

      ​@@UpFlip should have put that in the video

    • @artieztransport2468
      @artieztransport2468 Před 5 měsíci +7

      26 year veteran driver and owner op I agree

  • @shuaibamod6108
    @shuaibamod6108 Před 5 měsíci +173

    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
      @John_Lukas Před 5 měsíci +23

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

    • @johnwick6831
      @johnwick6831 Před 5 měsíci +5

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

    • @cautarepvp2079
      @cautarepvp2079 Před 4 měsíci

      yup

    • @cautarepvp2079
      @cautarepvp2079 Před 4 měsíci

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

    • @user-nf3bh9tz1f
      @user-nf3bh9tz1f Před 4 měsíci

      ironic coming from a loser@@johnwick6831

  • @skyeram
    @skyeram Před 5 měsíci +48

    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.

    • @hfgsfdartdd
      @hfgsfdartdd Před 3 hodinami

      so what if he did it in his parents name he’s still the one doing it while your tryna downplay a kid’s success in a youtube comment section

  • @silverback8183
    @silverback8183 Před 5 měsíci +47

    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
      @i_am_gohan9232 Před 5 měsíci +3

      Is his family really rich?

    • @silverback8183
      @silverback8183 Před 5 měsíci

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

    • @redhunnid5142
      @redhunnid5142 Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@i_am_gohan9232I really want to know too

    • @relaxwithnature9783
      @relaxwithnature9783 Před 5 měsíci

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

    • @berrex5152
      @berrex5152 Před 5 měsíci

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

  • @claytonmatt4334
    @claytonmatt4334 Před 5 měsíci +280

    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
      @johnwick6831 Před 5 měsíci

      Better than your Loser of a family LMAO

    • @johnwick6831
      @johnwick6831 Před 5 měsíci +5

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

    • @40sUphillBothWays
      @40sUphillBothWays Před 5 měsíci +16

      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
      @falldarkraven3 Před 5 měsíci +5

      ​@@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
      @UpFlip  Před 5 měsíci +28

      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.

  • @adrianshillibeer
    @adrianshillibeer Před 5 měsíci +304

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

    • @farkasrichard6311
      @farkasrichard6311 Před 5 měsíci +1

      How do you know?

    • @adrianshillibeer
      @adrianshillibeer Před 5 měsíci +11

      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
      @octapeter3129 Před 5 měsíci +81

      ​@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
      @farkasrichard6311 Před 5 měsíci

      @@octapeter3129 Thank You for your answer ;)

    • @pedroamaya9602
      @pedroamaya9602 Před 5 měsíci +40

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

  • @Angel3es
    @Angel3es Před 3 měsíci +11

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

  • @robl7347
    @robl7347 Před 5 měsíci +23

    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

  • @Becauseimme
    @Becauseimme Před 5 měsíci +9

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

  • @RealRickCox
    @RealRickCox Před 5 měsíci +48

    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.

  • @Blawa-ti4xp
    @Blawa-ti4xp Před 4 měsíci +9

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

  • @truckerceo5410
    @truckerceo5410 Před 5 měsíci +54

    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
      @grim789 Před 5 měsíci +10

      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
      @InfinitePurpose2 Před 5 měsíci +5

      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
      @jesstill7833 Před 5 měsíci +5

      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
      @davecramer9725 Před 5 měsíci +6

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

  • @tonywahab3523
    @tonywahab3523 Před 5 měsíci +5

    Great Motivation!!!! Blessings AJG!

  • @Diabolical05
    @Diabolical05 Před 5 měsíci +17

    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
      @UpFlip  Před 5 měsíci +3

      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
      @slicaltimistic1 Před 5 měsíci

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

    • @chrisleyva8125
      @chrisleyva8125 Před 5 měsíci +1

      That’s what parents are their for 🎉

    • @i_am_gohan9232
      @i_am_gohan9232 Před 5 měsíci +5

      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
      @i_am_gohan9232 Před 5 měsíci

      @@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.

  • @mattlanza9
    @mattlanza9 Před 5 měsíci +49

    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
      @Lazer-yi6qg Před 5 měsíci +5

      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
      @elgringodetexas Před 5 měsíci +28

      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
      @thetruthyes Před 5 měsíci

      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
      @MrShenron89 Před 5 měsíci

      @@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
      @Lazer-yi6qg Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@MrShenron89 please read my comment again

  • @lomtiptak9519
    @lomtiptak9519 Před 5 měsíci +134

    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
      @vvolfbelorven7084 Před 4 měsíci

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

  • @dandavid6102
    @dandavid6102 Před 4 měsíci +24

    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
      @KWDLLC Před 4 měsíci +4

      Indeed life is not a joke

  • @doziejosiah8406
    @doziejosiah8406 Před 3 měsíci +4

    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!!

  • @hazaelmurillo6638
    @hazaelmurillo6638 Před 5 měsíci +23

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

  • @bobbyloads
    @bobbyloads Před 5 měsíci +9

    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
      @UpFlip  Před 5 měsíci +3

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

  • @faithfirst9775
    @faithfirst9775 Před 5 měsíci +18

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

  • @user-zs5jm5fk7r
    @user-zs5jm5fk7r Před 5 měsíci +8

    Awesome video very proud of that young man great job

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  Před 5 měsíci

      Let's draw inspiration from his journey! 💪

  • @mohammadiqbal4316
    @mohammadiqbal4316 Před 10 dny

    Great job thanks for sharing your message brother

  • @al78582
    @al78582 Před 5 měsíci +13

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

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  Před 5 měsíci

      He definitely does. 🙌

  • @Finx436
    @Finx436 Před 5 měsíci +244

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

    • @techyin326
      @techyin326 Před 5 měsíci +18

      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
      @ronnies379peterbiltexperie2 Před 5 měsíci

      @@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
      @SlimMichaelSpaghetti Před 5 měsíci

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

    • @terrisewell4729
      @terrisewell4729 Před 5 měsíci +6

      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
      @mikewilson4210 Před 5 měsíci +6

      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.

  • @downey416Toronto
    @downey416Toronto Před 5 měsíci +2

    great content!!! i loved this episode

  • @inferno
    @inferno Před 5 měsíci +2

    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

  • @AmericanArgonaut
    @AmericanArgonaut Před 5 měsíci +27

    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
      @UpFlip  Před 5 měsíci +5

      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. 🌟

  • @WgusoonTrustme-lj3vw
    @WgusoonTrustme-lj3vw Před 5 měsíci +22

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

  • @Car777MkGAMING
    @Car777MkGAMING Před 5 měsíci +1

    Informative video ❤ UpFlip 👍

  • @DiyaaMo
    @DiyaaMo Před 5 měsíci +1

    Beautiful, I love seeing your videos.

  • @EverythingParanormal666
    @EverythingParanormal666 Před 5 měsíci +34

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

    • @phuckyoutube5927
      @phuckyoutube5927 Před 5 měsíci +13

      With his generational wealth

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  Před 5 měsíci +2

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

  • @atharsami
    @atharsami Před 5 měsíci +8

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

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  Před 5 měsíci

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

  • @greenriverfarm2692
    @greenriverfarm2692 Před 5 měsíci +1

    UpFlip is one of my fav channel.

  • @improvisedsurvival5967
    @improvisedsurvival5967 Před 4 měsíci +2

    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

  • @slicaltimistic1
    @slicaltimistic1 Před 5 měsíci +136

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

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  Před 5 měsíci +9

      Standing ovation! He deserves it 👏🏻

    • @lueyR
      @lueyR Před 5 měsíci +5

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

  • @leviyouler3362
    @leviyouler3362 Před 5 měsíci +11

    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😊😊😊

  • @michaelgale5648
    @michaelgale5648 Před 5 měsíci

    Great information. Thank you.

  • @beegee8959
    @beegee8959 Před 2 měsíci

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

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @nuancematters
    @nuancematters Před 5 měsíci +27

    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
      @UpFlip  Před 5 měsíci +2

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

  • @dapper_gent
    @dapper_gent Před 5 měsíci +23

    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
      @gavnonadoroge3092 Před 5 měsíci +2

      @dapper_gent what industry?

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  Před 5 měsíci +2

      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! 👊

  • @BuhayBuhaysaAmerika
    @BuhayBuhaysaAmerika Před 4 měsíci

    Great job, i subscribed and watched lots of your videos

  • @edwins.9609
    @edwins.9609 Před 5 měsíci +1

    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 😤💪💯

  • @grenadobarca2321
    @grenadobarca2321 Před 5 měsíci +8

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

    • @bicmitchum1368
      @bicmitchum1368 Před 4 měsíci

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

  • @juliovalencia256
    @juliovalencia256 Před 5 měsíci +3

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

  • @mikeystv9
    @mikeystv9 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Great job Jr. Kudos to you

  • @doctorgt3
    @doctorgt3 Před měsícem

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

  • @traderz4788
    @traderz4788 Před 5 měsíci +66

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

    • @BusinessFreedom1
      @BusinessFreedom1 Před 5 měsíci +10

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

    • @m1ordie
      @m1ordie Před 5 měsíci +17

      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.
      @vinnypistone. Před 5 měsíci

      Hate some more broke boy

    • @thehovermatic1243
      @thehovermatic1243 Před 5 měsíci +7

      No one under 21 can haul interstate freight.

    • @thehovermatic1243
      @thehovermatic1243 Před 5 měsíci +5

      @@BusinessFreedom1don’t hate money laundering?

  • @lifestyleapparelbrands
    @lifestyleapparelbrands Před 5 měsíci +23

    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
      @UpFlip  Před 5 měsíci +2

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

    • @mangomaharaja6859
      @mangomaharaja6859 Před 5 měsíci

      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

  • @Pleaseexcusemylanguage
    @Pleaseexcusemylanguage Před 4 měsíci

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

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  Před 4 měsíci

      He knows his stuff and definitely legit! 👍

  • @bboylorettoEight08
    @bboylorettoEight08 Před 4 měsíci

    Awesome 👏 keep it up man !

  • @YouTubeinvita
    @YouTubeinvita Před 5 měsíci +11

    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
      @drtakeyobich Před 5 měsíci

      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
      @UpFlip  Před 5 měsíci +1

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

  • @eternalvigilance5697
    @eternalvigilance5697 Před 5 měsíci +3

    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
      @octapeter3129 Před 5 měsíci

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

    • @eternalvigilance5697
      @eternalvigilance5697 Před 5 měsíci

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

  • @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!

  • @bsm1th99
    @bsm1th99 Před 5 měsíci +8

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

    • @VergeOffical
      @VergeOffical Před 5 měsíci +5

      I wouldn’t I wanna work for my self

  • @sv2697
    @sv2697 Před 5 měsíci +3

    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.

  • @stephensurratt2909
    @stephensurratt2909 Před měsícem

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

  • @antoniohirama.z.8946
    @antoniohirama.z.8946 Před 12 dny

    GREAT JOB GUYS!!

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  Před 12 dny

      Glad it was helpful! Were you inspired to start your own business? ☺️

  • @tretchroots9803
    @tretchroots9803 Před 5 měsíci +8

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

  • @milehigh-ghost7286
    @milehigh-ghost7286 Před 5 měsíci +5

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

  • @mikeiablouin1050
    @mikeiablouin1050 Před 5 měsíci

    Im smiling. Great job

  • @napoleonprescott9519
    @napoleonprescott9519 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Extremely inspirational,

  • @pa3j666
    @pa3j666 Před 5 měsíci +5

    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.

  • @nickusik8540
    @nickusik8540 Před 5 měsíci +17

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

    • @memyself7419
      @memyself7419 Před 5 měsíci +7

      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
      @cuznj25.8 Před 5 měsíci +4

      Man these people believe everything. 🤣

    • @Gracie_Nel
      @Gracie_Nel Před 5 měsíci +1

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

    • @slicaltimistic1
      @slicaltimistic1 Před 5 měsíci

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

    • @slicaltimistic1
      @slicaltimistic1 Před 5 měsíci

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

  • @scott8193
    @scott8193 Před 5 měsíci +1

    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
      @UpFlip  Před 5 měsíci

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

  • @joshuagosney6614
    @joshuagosney6614 Před 5 měsíci

    Good job man!

  • @beareffect3314
    @beareffect3314 Před 5 měsíci +8

    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
      @UpFlip  Před 5 měsíci

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

    • @unknowndriver6652
      @unknowndriver6652 Před 5 měsíci +3

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

    • @beareffect3314
      @beareffect3314 Před 5 měsíci

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

    • @j.blu2
      @j.blu2 Před 3 měsíci

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

    • @j.blu2
      @j.blu2 Před 3 měsíci

      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

  • @carl6589
    @carl6589 Před 5 měsíci +5

    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
      @vijayvyas6941 Před 5 měsíci +1

      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
      @Bidenera Před 5 měsíci

      Yes leadership will help

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  Před 5 měsíci

      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! 💪

  • @Basics-HQ
    @Basics-HQ Před 4 měsíci

    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
      @UpFlip  Před 4 měsíci

      He's got wisdom beyond his years. 💪

  • @PrimitivoPaniagua-gi1zd
    @PrimitivoPaniagua-gi1zd Před měsícem +1

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

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  Před měsícem

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

  • @paulstrauss9146
    @paulstrauss9146 Před 5 měsíci +3

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

  • @MegaRetr
    @MegaRetr Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @detailzautodetailing643
    @detailzautodetailing643 Před 5 měsíci +11

    The reason why this guy is successful is simply because he is very disciplined and prioritizes god . I know most people are not disciplined to stay off the phone. And for those who say dad funded and teached him , it dosnt matter . I know a lot of kids who take daddys money for granted.

    • @InfinitePurpose2
      @InfinitePurpose2 Před 5 měsíci +1

      100% i wish i got funding but definitely was in a Goldilocks scenario for my niche at the time!

    • @Loucfr
      @Loucfr Před 5 měsíci +3

      “Prioritizes god” lmao that has nothing to do with it

    • @detailzautodetailing643
      @detailzautodetailing643 Před 5 měsíci

      @@Loucfr silly goose laugh all you want

    • @acesonflush346
      @acesonflush346 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Why does God have anything to do with it, if God works like you think he does why would he bless one person completely beyond their means when there are others struggling. Others starving, others working just as hard but with much less to show.

    • @detailzautodetailing643
      @detailzautodetailing643 Před 5 měsíci +1

      @acesonflush346 because I have seen it happen around me . I have seen people completely turn their life around from drugs and addictions to success through god . One of my mentors lives every day according to the Bible, and he is blessed abundantly. . And you can work hard, but it says in the Bible that man shall not live by bread alone. That is why you can work hard and still not have enough. I can tell you that from experience. . There is also fortune through Satan , as you can see through very wealthy people like celebrities.

  • @joeahn320
    @joeahn320 Před 5 měsíci

    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

  • @marcuscrossgrove1700
    @marcuscrossgrove1700 Před 5 měsíci +1

    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
      @UpFlip  Před 5 měsíci

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

  • @redmesa2975
    @redmesa2975 Před 5 měsíci +3

    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.

  • @ThriftyCHNR
    @ThriftyCHNR Před 5 měsíci +4

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

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  Před 5 měsíci

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

    • @ThriftyCHNR
      @ThriftyCHNR Před 5 měsíci

      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

  • @joilsongomes5
    @joilsongomes5 Před 3 měsíci +1

    17 with balls of steel.
    Guy is sharp.

  • @anthonywest8446
    @anthonywest8446 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Gotta respect his hustle

  • @andrestl7052
    @andrestl7052 Před 5 měsíci +6

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

  • @sanwright1
    @sanwright1 Před 5 měsíci +4

    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
      @UpFlip  Před 5 měsíci

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

    • @donttruckhere
      @donttruckhere Před 5 měsíci

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

    • @lifewithderrick5984
      @lifewithderrick5984 Před 5 měsíci

      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
      @donttruckhere Před 5 měsíci

      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

  • @TalhaDilek-nv3pb
    @TalhaDilek-nv3pb Před 12 dny

    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💻

  • @yosuana5132
    @yosuana5132 Před 5 měsíci +4

    No hate and I love success stories but there’s no way a 17 yr old walks out of a dealer with 2 trucks and 0 down. On the other hand nobody just buys 2 trucks and put drivers on them without having a good amount of money backing you up. You get 1, drive the hell out of it yourself and maybe then you can scale up. This moves demand thousands of dollars. A LOT OF MONEY. Is not as easy and surely there is more to this story that he’s not telling us. Iykuk🙂 If everything he said is true then he really is blessed one in a million.

    • @seanwheat6114
      @seanwheat6114 Před 5 měsíci +4

      I agree, I'm in the industry. Video is motivating but not realistic, especially if you live in Cali. He definitely has help, especially at 17 at age. I don;t care what business plan you have. The truck and insurance itself is a ton of money just to start.

    • @rigobertoespinoza1685
      @rigobertoespinoza1685 Před 5 měsíci

      ​@@seanwheat6114i just start my trucking business and i on working on my 3rd year still have 1 truck. I cant seem to save paying off 4 properties smh

    • @unknowndriver6652
      @unknowndriver6652 Před 5 měsíci

      A 17 years old kid with 0 experience in trucking there is no fking way he has built that huge company.. he is full of BS

  • @vanillasmerk5742
    @vanillasmerk5742 Před 5 měsíci +2

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

  • @theamerican7408
    @theamerican7408 Před 4 měsíci +1

    That 17-year-old did not start this company. He might have been doing all the footwork but clearly I’ve been reading the comments. I don’t even know anything about this kid and this kid literally came from a family of money so it is a lot easier to say a 17-year-old star this, but honestly his parents Helped him start this company. Be actual, be consistent, be honest from your position and no one is a self made anything! I don’t care who you are, you are not a self made anything period! I’m glad he got this lay up in life happy for his success but BE HONEST WHERE YOU COME FROM and more people will appreciate your honesty.. in all respect I can not finish the video because he is no Warren Buffet.. Warren Buffet is a god because he actually came from nothing and his books are amazing! His life story is amazing!

  • @kimbleelder-rc6ou
    @kimbleelder-rc6ou Před měsícem

    wow its great he is doing something positive with his life

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  Před měsícem

      He's already building his legacy, even in his teenage years! 🙌

  • @TraderRY
    @TraderRY Před 5 měsíci +3

    This is weird considering huge trucking companies are shutting down.

  • @slabslayer258
    @slabslayer258 Před 4 měsíci +3

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

    • @saysumesh
      @saysumesh Před měsícem

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

  • @Jermaine-uj5jd
    @Jermaine-uj5jd Před 2 měsíci

    Very Interesting!!! And Inspiring!!

  • @cloudysky584
    @cloudysky584 Před 5 měsíci +2

    As a trucker myself, I CAN ASSURE YOU THAT THE NUMBERS ARE EXTREMELY LOW NOW AT AVERAGE OF 1.3 TO 2 MAX PER MILE. AMAZON IS DEAD AND TOO MANY PEOPLE IN THE JUST PARKING THEIR TRUCKS NOW. DON'T RELAY ON INFO SHARED HERE ONLY. DO MORE RESEARCH.

  • @user-gd7mr5bx1l
    @user-gd7mr5bx1l Před 5 měsíci +9

    He had a good daddy who taught him all the tricks

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  Před 5 měsíci

      Who wouldn't, given the chance? His support system played a huge role in shaping who he is today. But the journey he had, it wasn't easy. 🔥

    • @Pantera972
      @Pantera972 Před 5 měsíci +2

      You and him made it seem like he started from the bottom which isn't the case. People are not going to give him credit and it's not realistic for anyone to do that.

  • @jesusbcolon
    @jesusbcolon Před 5 měsíci +2

    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

  • @jessed0308
    @jessed0308 Před 4 měsíci

    Good on ya mate,well down.

  • @MuratMetin-fh5km
    @MuratMetin-fh5km Před 12 dny

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

  • @stojo33
    @stojo33 Před 5 měsíci +10

    It only took a small loan of a million dollars from my father

    • @Rimrock300
      @Rimrock300 Před 5 měsíci +2

      No matter where the money came from, it's pretty impressive listening to this young fellow, where he is at the point of 17 years (!). If he did nothad the luck getting money at such a early stage, he would had made it good anyway, just taken a few years more

    • @stojo33
      @stojo33 Před 5 měsíci +2

      @@Rimrock300 Haha yeah yeah sure bud...keep telling that to yourself...

    • @Rimrock300
      @Rimrock300 Před 5 měsíci +1

      If one do not got the right talent and brain, that million, or 10, or 100, from father will soon be gone. 'Fools and their money will part', or what ever the saying is@@stojo33

    • @rootbeer9908
      @rootbeer9908 Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@stojo33I bet if someone gave you 1 million you’d piss it away before you made as much money as this kid. Even if it was a company that got help starting still takes a hell of a lot of work to turn 1mil into 28 million in revenue a year. Stay jealous and stuck with that mindset. Give the kid some recognition and quit hating.

    • @donttruckhere
      @donttruckhere Před 5 měsíci

      With that mind set I hope no one loans you a million youll be out of business quick.