McDonald’s Made This Truck Mechanic a Millionaire

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.

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.

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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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[joedo]

Any mechanic can join a small shop and grow it, the owner will let you. Most mechanics dont have his skills to grow a business. This guy is amazing

[SnowboardShredz]

anyone saying that he got handed anything is a fool. I grew up with joseph hes been grinding every day since 16, ones of the nicest guys ive met

[marklupekha]

Hands down the most humble and chill guy on this planet. Our company does maintenance work with him. Great prices, speed service and most important great quality work.

[valeriygorbatenko]

Being his cousin I can tell you all he was not privileged and nothing was handed to them! His Dad Andrey my uncle started with nothing and slowly built the business! He built work ethics into his sons and it’s evident! Hard work and dedication proved a success! Congrats Joseph!!

[haydona]

Man needs to get some tools for his giys though. They will all not be able to move in the next 10 years. They make brake drum dollys and tire carts to remove and install those tires. We use them everywhere in the shop and they save on your back. Your body will thank you in the long run

[joe]

Just from listening to him he sounds like one hell of a boss & every boss should be like him then maybe they wouldn't have so many ppl quitting

[lsseavolt]

Watching this made me want to apply and move! This guy sold me on just his belief that anyone can do what they want even if they didn’t have a educational background. I was self taught in mechanics with 90’s imports. Can’t put that on a resume though.

[rajthedev]

Love what this guy is doing for the trucking repair industry.

[stevophillips]

Started out working on big rigs back in the mid '80's. Waste Management 7+ years, Pepsi 1 yr. in 1990 went into the auto field @ a Ford dealer first, always was a heavy line tech. Certified Cummins engine tech, the only "schooling" I US Navy as vab tests @ 17 told I had a very high mechanical aptitude, duhhhh dad was mechanic, learned some from him at young age. Engines were my specialty i both industries, but was a bumper to bumper tech. All learnt by hands on, not out of books or schools lol. Nothing I can't fix really, after almost 45 years as a mechanic. Became a trucker my last 3 years until I retired @ 62 and moved to SE Asia....

Guys is smart, thru my experience, you get more work out of motivated mechanics and if you take care of them, they will take care of you. You get what you pay for in life

[eoleol]

Taking nothing from our subject, he's great. This country is going to learn to value fathers. It used to be smart to remove the fathers to create struggle and have low skilled workers. But just watching this guy let's you know he's been raised right.

[CaptainPlanet]

Wow! This guy seem humble and trustworthy. Wish him more great success.

[YossiSheba]

Proud of this guy and his brother ! Very inspirational 🔥

[alterrihenri]

You can’t tell me that service jobs don’t make money!! Just a good idea with dedication, Hardwork, and discipline 💯

[BradHines]

As his great grandfather, I can tell you that he is definitely, the son of my grandson.

[j.l.salayao]

Great content you guys are providing to many individuals and businesses out there, great job and thank you for what you do. I am a 41 years old semi-retired and just got inspired by you and the people you guys are featuring on your work and it has opened my eyes to have the opportunity to build something that provide good value and service in my community. Again, thank you and don't stop doing what you do.

[dwpinspectot]

I have a possible win win between this businessman and his parts suppler. Things like filters and seals that he used more often that he gets a min/max stocking in his garage that the parts dealer maintains. Not a big savings but ensures that he has a relationship with the supplier and it is an incremental savings to both. Instead of ordering filters as needed he takes off the shelf and the supplier delivers cases instead of individuals. May work with wipers etc that are repeatable consumables. Small savings big picture, picking up pennies! Love this guys business and attitude!!!!

[Hussary]

I was concerned about the 30 minutes oil change for big rig, but 4 people doing the PM makes sense.

[MooManch]

Being a truck mechanic in southwestern Ontario, im very jealous of the lack of rust and road grime on these trucks shown.

[tywebb]

Outstanding!!! Awesome to see the next generation build on a great work ethic and never stop learning! While you didn’t like traditional schooling you learned the most important thing they try to teach in school. Always keep moving towards self improvement and read. Hard work and working smart !🎉🎉🎉

[uncledave]

Truck mechanic needs $20, 000.00 to 75, 000.00 in tools and equipment to just start. Goes up from there, if you're a shop owner you will be going over 100, 000.00 really quick. Higher expense depending on the capabilities of the shop. I have 50 years in industry.