The story of Almat Mukhtarov, a businessman from Chicago and the owner of the family trucking company A2V Logistics Inc, as well as the developer of the logistics software Driving Smart TMS, is truly unique. This man arrived in the United States in 2015 from Kazakhstan, where he had been a successful financier, and in America, he became a truck driver.
Learning about the journey Almat Mukhtarov has undertaken can be truly inspiring, especially for those who have lost faith in themselves and believe that success in life depends solely on luck. In reality, luck is simply well-prepared opportunities. His story will convince you of this truth.
When dreams lead the way
With a bachelor’s degree in economics and a graduate of the prestigious Modern Humanities Academy, a member of the global network of mega-universities GMUNET, Almat Mukhtarov led his own financial organization under the auspices of the National Bank of Kazakhstan in his home country. However, he had dreamed of moving to America since his student days when he visited under the “Work and Travel” program. The United States left a tremendous impression on him with its love for freedom and the opportunity to turn any dream into reality.
His desire to become a true American and contribute to the United States every day led Almat Mukhtarov to leave behind his comfortable life in Kazakhstan and start from scratch in Illinois. Furthermore, he began his American journey as a truck driver, even though it was a completely new field for him. He took the reins of a massive truck and spent two years delivering various goods all across America.
Only ideas matter
His analytical thinking abilities, developed through his advanced studies in mathematics during his time as a gifted child, and his passion for sports, as Almat Mukhtarov has been practicing boxing since childhood, helped him quickly adapt to his new profession and sparked his interest in the logistics business in the USA.
Being directly involved in the industry and witnessing the reality of the field, Almat Mukhtarov started contemplating the idea of improving freight delivery and optimizing logistics companies as a whole. After researching the market and raising the necessary capital, he established his own trucking company, A2V Logistics Inc, which initially had only two trucks, to test the efficiency of his idea.
Looking ahead, we can say that the idea turned out to be excellent and yielded remarkable results. Over three years, A2V Logistics Inc expanded its fleet to 30 active trucks and hired 10 new office employees. In 2022, the company achieved an annual turnover of nearly 8 million dollars, serving corporate giants such as Home Depot, Macy’s, Walmart, Costco, Dollar General, Cold Storage, John Deere, Coca-Cola, Menards, Morton Salt, Verizon, Amazon, GM Motors, Lexmark, Graphic Packaging, HP, LG.
Moreover, Almat Mukhtarov’s company is an active participant in the Federal Emergency Management Agency programs. His trucks were the ones delivering essential goods to Americans during the coronavirus epidemic in the United States. Trucks with the A2V Logistics Inc logo are always the first to arrive in disaster-stricken areas.
Reality and plans for the future
Today, Almat Mukhtarov is focused on ensuring that he and his assets provide maximum benefit to society. In particular, he has given physical form to his unique idea for optimizing and developing the logistics business through the development and presentation of his own cloud-based software, Driving Smart TMS. This software is equally valuable for owners and managers of transportation companies, as well as truck drivers.
The service for optimizing freight transportation, created by Almat Mukhtarov, offers complete automation of logistics processes, eliminating paperwork and lengthy (often inefficient) communication through mobile phones and email. Thanks to Driving Smart TMS, developed by the owner of A2V Logistics Inc based on his own experience as a driver and company manager, it is possible to efficiently allocate the working hours of drivers and other logistics company employees from any electronic device – be it a computer, tablet, or smartphone. This software allows for real-time monitoring of cargo loading and tracking the entire journey from point A to point B. It also helps manage all financial aspects, including the purchase of fuel and lubricants, fair compensation, and tax payments, while enabling effective communication with clients and government agencies.
Driving Smart TMS has already been highly praised by experts and logistics company owners in the USA, as well as by the drivers who have found numerous useful and convenient features in Almat Mukhtarov’s unique offering.
In conclusion, we hope that the story of this interesting and determined individual will help everyone understand that success is not merely the result of favorable circumstances or being born into a wealthy family, but rather, it is the product of innovative ideas and self-belief. Therefore, always trust in yourself and keep your mind active!
