How to Start and Grow a Trucking Business: Marcellus Serpa’s Journey from 1 Truck to 25
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Marcellus Serpa shares his journey from having one truck to operating a 25-truck fleet, emphasizing the importance of planning and specialization in the trucking industry.
For many drivers and aspiring entrepreneurs, building a trucking business begins with a simple but intimidating question: What’s the next step? On a recent episode of the Success in Trucking Podcast , we sat down with Marcellus Serpa to explore what that step looked like for him and how it led from a single truck to a 25-truck fleet. Marcellus didn’t come into trucking the traditional way. Originally from Brazil, he had no CDL, no driving experience, and no family ties to the industry. What he did have was early exposure to logistics operations and a mindset rooted in planning. Before committing to ownership, Marcellus spent significant time researching the industry and building a business plan designed for long-term growth, not quick wins. That plan became his roadmap. Today, Marcellus operates a 25-truck fleet with Panther Premium Logistics, a service of ArcBest, running primarily team operations. Instead of competing in crowded freight lanes, he made a deliberate choice to specialize, focusing on government loads, high-value freight, and specialized shipments where preparation, compliance, and execution matter most. Why Partnerships Matter in Trucking Business Ownership One of…
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