Truck N' Hustle

Mike Stewart is literally in a big league of his own.

The 34 year old entrepreneur has built an impressive fleet of 9 Trucks and 15 trailers, specializing in hauling hazardous materials (HAZMAT) that consist of everything from Fuel to Wine and Orange Juice.

And it took him about 3 years.

The California native attributes his rapid growth in this niche to a few key things. One, he and his team’s attention to performance, Two, prioritizing his driver’s and having extremely low turnover. and Three, the fact that Hauling Hazardous materials is not over saturated like some of the other trucking niches. In fact, the demand is so high that Mike implores other to get in now.

The opportunities are great endless.

Mike started his driving career at 23 following in his fathers footsteps, who also is a tenured driver. He began working for CR England as a company driver, but quickly became a owner operator seeing the high earning potential. Things with CR England , would not last long. Although Mike built up to 2 trucks, he got frustrated with the industry and sold them both.

Reset.

After some “time off” Mike decided to haul fuel because he knew it was the highest paying local CDL job in his area and he had previous HAZMAT experience. He took on the most difficult fuel hauling position and developed a passion for it. He would even grow to have supervisory role in his company, but his dreams for the company were bigger than their own.
“The company did not see their own potential!”
Mike wanted bigger!

Mike took what he learned and all his HAZMAT experience, purchased a truck and a old tanker trailer and started Reliant Tanker Division.

Fast forward Today, Mike has grown the company to not only hauling Fuel, but to specializing in all things HAZMAT with a mix of tankers, reefers, flatbeds and more. He has mange to carve out his own lane and has audacious plans for the future.

You can't talk about Women in Trucking without mentioning she trucking
In the last 5 years Sharae Moore along with her community of 16,000 female drivers have been the voice for womens representation in the male dominated trucking industry.

Coming from a lineage of truckers, Sharea started out as a driver 7 years ago. Since then She has went on to start her own her own trucking business as well as build one of the most recognizable brands in trucking With her S.H.E trucking clothing line. In addition she has built the largest community for womens empowerment in the trucking industry,

Sharae has been featured on Facebook, Uber, CNN and recently National Geographics television show Breaking Bobby Bones.

During the day when she's not being superwomen she training people on how to pass their knowledge test and drive to become CDL holders solving the biggest problem in the trucking industry to day, the need for Drivers!

Now, Sharae is taking things to another level. Share and her S.H.E trucking community will be hosting the SHE Trucking Expo in Chattanooga, TN. The venue hosts up to 6,000 people lining it up to be one of the trucking industries most powerful networking events of the year.

From a Nurse to a Trucking Entrepreneur, CDL Instructor and Visionary, Sharae Moore is showing that anything is possible with hard work, dedication and a little Magic ✨

Buffalo NY’s native, Mike Nelms, is a multi-prenuer who has garnered a reputation for helping others to start trucking businesses and doing it for Free.

The HBCU Howard University alumni who has dual degrees in physiology and administration of justice, Started Keep Trucking Transportation which consists of his own fleet of trucks and also truck investors.

The company is designed walk investors though the process of starting, operating and scaling their trucking business.

Mike’s company will dispatch and help you manage your operation while the investors are able to be hands off and collect a residual income.

Mike has started several businesses over the years, in total 6. He got his start with a medical billing firm. Which he would grow to become a success.

Later, seeing a need in transportation, Mike would take his already established organization and pivot into the trucking industry.

He got his start with box trucks, which he scaled up to 12. He would later diversify into semi trucks, growing up to 17 total.

Mike and his team developed a system for dispatching and scaling which would help them grow and they wanted to share their strategies with others others including friends and investors looking to get into the trucking industry.

Kim Wages is the best-kept secret for trucking company owners and investors.

With thousands of trucking company authorities going active monthly, driver processes and procedures are often overlooked in haste. Kim spotted this problem and now with his signature “onboarding process” has helped over 180 trucking companies set a standard of excellence before their driver and truck tires touch the road.

Kim, the Queens, NY naitive, grew up in a rough evoirnement that he refused to become a product of. His father was imprisoned, when he was at a young age, causing Kim and his older brother to grow up fast enduring the streets while seeking a more productive path.

“Kim Kim” as he was know by in the neighborhood would grow and soon leave NY behind relocating to the Altanta where he got his start in the workforce after year's of trying to figure things out. Kim started his career working in a warehouse, growing into a leadership role at 20. He followed that by going to school to become a air plane mechanic but later realized that it wasn't for him.

Subsequently, Kim got his CDL embarking on the journey with a entrepreneurial mindset.

He would start off as a team driver and would later grow his own fleet of trucks through the Landstar system.

Later, utilizing his knowledge, Kim would become the go-to guy, implementing “driver onboarding” as a white-label service for new upstarts. This service includes Meeting your company driver on location and taking them through a meticulous “Onboard Process”.

Also, During the pandemic Kim and a partner also used their mechanical knowledge of trucks to do trucks sales, finding used trucks at auction, making them roadworthy, and re-selling them to customers looking to buy used at a substantially lower than market value cost, moving roughly 15 trucks p/month.

With all these accomplishments, Kim and his team are just getting started and the future is bright.

#trucknhustle

Special thanks to my brother Fatman Scoop for the love.
Congrats #Hustlefam on 100 episodes

When Dominique aka “Domo” was only 19 years old He was incarcerated on a felony drug conviction.
He was released 9 years later at the age of 28.

When Domo came home, he had to adjust to society and more importantly try become a productive member of it. While in prison Domo, studied for his CDL knowledge test and got his License immediately after release .

He had interest in Trucking for 2 reasons.

One, it’s was a trade and skill that one could take away from him
And The second Which I won’t spoil for you.

Interestingly, After getting his license, Domo did not drive for 4 years, still dabbling in the streets trying to find his way adjust.

Eventually, He decided that he no longer wanted to gamble with his life and he had to do something else.

He jumped back into Trucking...

Though most companies would not be receptive to Domo because of his past and prior felony conviction He was given a shot to drive a dump truck for a local small business owner with One dump truck.

This experience would be a pivotal moment for Domo as he would learn the dump truck industry.

He would establish himself as a worker and find out how, when and where to get work by making all the right connections with some key players In the industry.

Soon, Domo felt that he was Ready for entrepreneurship. In 2017, Domo purchased his own brand new #kenworth dump truck to drive and started Pull-up bar master, LLC named after his passion for fitness and doing pull ups.

In 2018 he purchased his 2nd truck and last year in 2020 he purchased 7 more.

Many people have questioned a criticized Domo quick ascension, but he maintains that there is a method to his madness and he continues to prove the naysayers wrong.

Domo continues to grow his company and fleet as a owner and now a broker providing opportunities for other small dump trucks companies.

He accepts the fact that at one point he took from his community so now it’s his responsibility to give back by providing jobs.

I can assure you, this podcast is one of the realest most uncut show we’ve recorded to date. Domo gives us a unfiltered look into the dump truck industry, his very own personal growth and overcoming adversity.

Domo says it best here

“Being an entrepreneur definitely has it’s benefits
I’m my own boss so I make my own schedule
I own my own trucks so
If I want to pull over and work out
I just pull over and work out
When you realize the importance of living life on your own terms and getting paid well while doing it, then you will understand how important being an entrepreneur is!

At 22 years old, most young adults are still trying to find their way to figure out their next steps. Brock, the Maryland native, was starting his Trucking business, Phillips Transportation, only 1 year after getting his CDL license.

6 years, 6 Trucks and 8 Trailers later, Brock is a seasoned vet in the game and he established himself as one of the DMV areas premier small trucking companies.

What’s really unique about Brocks operation is that he has been able to build a million dollar operation keeping his entire fleet LOCAL! Yes, absolutely No (OTR)Over The Road, which is unusual for most trucking upstarts.

Brock and his team of Interstate Hustlers are truly killing the game and on this episode he gives away his Complete “Local” Formula.” I promise you do not want to miss this one. Brock drops gem after gem as he takes us through his journey from truck driver to business owner.

What is Third party Logistics (3PL)? On today’s show we discuss the opportunities in transportation, specifically in this space. We tapped in with Lorenzo Badie and Justin Singh to find out about their operation and how they went from a 2 truck, trucking company to a 600 + truck carrier network 3PL/Trucking Agency. Justin and Zo have a created a One Stop Shop for their strategic logistic partners. This is a passionate episode full of jewels. We talk Trucking, Technology, Crypto currency and a whole lot more. Make sure you follow Zo @Zobadie and Justin @SANDRLOGISTICSJBINC

On today’s show we catch up Cesar Ruiz a young trucking Entrepreneur and owner of American Truck Routes( ATR). Cesar, a 2nd generation truck driver started out as street dancer in Long Beach, CA. Inspired by his father he would get his CDL at 21 and learn the industry. Fast forward to 2018, he would start his own company. In the past year, Cesar’s trucking business has grown. He has concentrated his niche on Reefer Loads which has paid off tremendously . According to OOIDA, 84% of Trucking companies in the US fall into the 1-6 truck category, this episode is a look into the current state of trucking for the small trucking businessman. Follow Cesar Ruiz and ATR on Instagram @abovetheroad

#Hustlefam, We wanted you to enjoy your holiday week, but still leave you with some gifts for the Holiday’s under your virtual tree. So I brought back the unstoppable, Hope White. Fresh off the ground breaking of her new 10.65 acres container storage facility, as discussed in episode 68, Hope is back with some quick timely gems she wanted to share with the hustle fam. In this episode, Hope will break down the 5 keys to winning during and after peak season and how you as a small business owner can take advantage of the opportunities currently available. Get your pen and pad and take notes as Hope uncovers some very specific and tangible steps to set your company up for success!

Serita Lockley is a self made dump truck entrepreneur who’s been hustling as far back as she can remember.
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In 2010 she started Lady Lockley’s Trucking with one dump truck which she would scale to 13, 7 years later.
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Serita had built a name for her self and a her companies reputation proceeds itself. In the dump game, in VA (757) she is known as a “monster” and a hustler who gets the job done and gets it done right.
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Recently, her business has scaled down in equipment but grown in efficiency. She has became a government contractor and is certified MWOB. This certification opened many growth opportunities including 3 local government contacts.

Serita breaks down the game and tells us about her journey throughout the trucking world starting some 15 years ago . She also touched on her newest endeavors which includes an expansion into boxtrucks and now even television being recently featured on Amazon Primes video tv show Regular Hero’s. Make sure you follow Serita for more dope content on Instagram @ladylockleystrucking. Two Up, Two Down stand up!

Adopted at 3 years old by his uncle who was in the trucking business Umair (Sam) Chaudry @uc78612 faced many challenges early and throughout his life in his 28 years.
As troubled youth, by the age of 15 he went to prison and did a 5 year sentence.
After returning home, he entered the workforce working low income jobs due to lack of opportunities for someone with his past.
Sam then reconnected with the Trucking Business and worked his way up as a dispatcher managing a mid size fleet of 14 trucks single handed.
His skill would be recognized and he was offered an opportunity to work with the owner of company on a new endeavor.
Shark Logistics was born. Due to a lack of knowledge, Sam’s company did not do well the first year and was not profitable. They would later get things on track and recoup some of their losses.
As The future began to look bright, growing the company to 6 Trucks, things were derailed by an accident that involved a fatality and Sam’s company driver.
This would change Sam’s outlook on life and business. He than shifted his focus to helping others as his company was caught up in legalities.
With @_uconsulting Sam wanted to help companies (30 + ) not make the mistakes he did along with helping them make more money and connecting them with the right people along the way.
On Episode 73 The self proclaimed “Shark” tells the #hustlefam all about his challenging journey and gives some great insights as to how he gets it done.

Je’Ron Hamm found his way into the NFL football league by way of his natural talent, ability and hard work. However, after a injury he would find himself looking to invest his earnings into a business because of the inconsistency in his professional athletic career. J chose the trucking industry taking a queue from one of his peers in the league. Although his start was Rocky, J persevered and now continuities to grow his business Pro haul Logistics. Check his story as he walks us through his journey in entrepreneurship, talks about giving back to his community and the process of of finding success. Follow J on Instagram @j_hamm86 for more dope content and info. Also join him and over the 10k subscribers on his YouTube page Pro Haul TV.

Jay Rich is an educated and decorated professional who could of had any job opportunity she wanted in the corporate sector. In fact, before Jay got her CDL's, she had 3 six figure job offers on the table. Jay, however, had a bigger plan! After hearing from a friend about the opportunities in trucking, she took her smart’s, talent and hustle to the trucking industry. As a driver, Jay would get it from the mud, as she learned and developed her skill. She found a passion for driving and although she began her career as a trucker, she always had a plan to apply her business acumen and eventually become and owner of her own trucking company. Today, she is the owner Jay Rich Global and she plans to add 20 trucks to her fleet by the years end. In this podcast we cover it all and learn about her truly inspirational journey. Follow Jay Rich on Instagram @jayrichtrucking for more dope content and updates and on YouTube.

Since the 80’s NYC and other metropolitan areas have been known for their infamous “Dollar Vans”.
These vans are small commuter vans that hold multiple passengers and can get you to your destination fast!
Before Ubers and Lyft, commuters saw Dollar Vans as the cheaper alternative to taxi’s.
Historically these vans would charge “only $1 dollar” for a ride along a normally pre determined route.
Now, “Su” and his team at Dollaride have directly partnered with Dollar Van operators to expand their territory, increase their profits and give passengers more affordable travel options in transportation deserts.
Dollaride has added tech to create a seamless payment process to the once cash only business and added some other cool features to enhance the user experience.
Check out “Su”s story as he takes us through his entrepreneurial journey, selling his first start up #wedidit and raising 60 million in venture capitol to starting his current company, Dollaride.

In this episode we talk to Multi-prenuer Ryan Akers @onlyryanknowsbest owner of Royalty R Enterprises. After trying everything form a moving truck, to box trucks, to dump trucks, to semi’s, Ryan has been able to amass a 12 truck fleet using groups economics and good business acumen. We take you thorough Ryan’s journey as and his growth as an entrepreneur and learn about the secret sauce to his 12 of entrepreneurial success.