When Joseph Puzur took over his dad’s truck repair business it was making around $30,000 in annual revenue. Now, it’s a $1 million a year business—and considering Joseph’s just 24, it’s got the potential to grow even further. You’ll learn how he grew his trucking business in this episode.

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As a teenager, Joseph was more interested in getting a job than sitting in a classroom. He dropped out of school when he was 15 and went right to work in his dad’s truck shop. That proved to be a smart move and he quickly developed a passion for truck repair.

Of course, no business reaches a 7-figure revenue overnight. AD Truck Service grew slowly but steadily during Joseph’s first 5 years in the business. Moving to a new, larger shop and integrating better systems to delegate work helped propel their trucking business to the next level. He’ll explain his approach to leading the company and how they grew their customer base mostly through word-of-mouth advertising to reach their current profitability.

AD Truck Service’s profit margins are impressive, too. Their 30% margins are above the industry standard, largely because of the volume of work they’re able to do. In this interview, he’ll share which jobs are the most profitable and how they work faster (and for less) than their competition while still maintaining a high revenue.

Whether you want to start a truck repair business or want advice on how to grow a business without formal education credentials, you’ll want to hear Joseph’s insights! And make sure to check out some of our past interviews with business owners in the automotive and trucking industry:

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Resources
https://www.shipstation.com/upflip - ShipStation
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https://www.upflip.com/podcast - Hear interviews with business owners and experts on the UpFlip podcast
https://www.upflip.com/blog/how-to-st... - Find more advice on how to start a trucking business

Timestamps:
00:00 - START
00:32 - Meeting Joseph at the warehouse
01:28 - Services and warehouse tour
02:24 - Dropping out of school
03:05 - Most profitable services
04:04 - Revenue and growth strategies
04:46 - How they work faster
05:34 - Standing out from the competition
06:05 - Marketing strategies
07:27 - Parts shop visit
09:19 - Getting their warehouse space
10:21 - Biggest challenges
11:53 - Tire repair
12:32 - How much work in a day
13:05 - Team and systems
13:43 - Fan blitz
15:12 - Driving a serviced truck
16:24 - Employees and pay
16:49 - Main expenses
17:45 - Knowledge resources and customer service
18:58 - Connections with dealers
20:14 - Finding top talent
21:26 - Importance of delegating
22:26 - Advice for getting into the trucking industry
23:20 - Outro

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