Trucking in the USA: How I Built a Shop — Costs Revealed

Описание: Trucking in the USA is tough. Here’s how I built my own truck repair shop in Chicago — and the REAL costs behind it. From rent to tools, payroll to mistakes, this is what it takes to survive in the trucking business.

In this first podcast episode, we dive into how to start your journey in the USA and build a trucking business from the ground up.

✅ How to become an owner-operator in America
✅ How to open a trucking company and a truck repair shop in Chicago
✅ The real struggles truck drivers face in the USA
✅ What it takes to go from a driver to a business owner

Before moving to the U.S., I worked as a mechanic at a BMW dealership, specializing in auto-electric and heavy truck repairs. Those skills helped me push through the toughest challenges and eventually build one of the most trusted truck repair shops in Chicago.

💡 How can an immigrant start a business in the USA?
💡 How does the trucking business in America really work — and how much do drivers earn?
💡 What mistakes do new owner-operators make, and how can you avoid them?

The trucking industry in the USA is massive: over 80% of all freight is moved by trucks, and the market is still far from saturated. But behind every success story are years of hard work, problem-solving, and constant learning.

👉 This episode is for:
• Anyone looking for ways to start a business in the USA
• Russian-speaking truck drivers and owner-operators
• Those interested in truck repair and life in America
• Mechanics and entrepreneurs inspired by real success stories

📍 Truck Shop Address:
16340 Crawford Ave, Country Club Hills, IL 60478
📞 Phone: +1 (815) 854-8899

00:00 Intro & Journey
00:50 Work Experience
01:46 Business Growth
02:48 Fraud Issues
03:47 DPF Problem
05:22 DPF Comparison
07:27 Key Takeaways
08:05 Shop Expenses
09:05 Relocation & Popularity
10:01 Truck Repair Case
12:02 Clutch Replacement
14:16 Future Plans
15:13 Personal Story
16:11 Conclusion