Esther Chabbott
When Baruch Guzelgul moved to the United States from Israel in 1984, he never imagined he would one day own his own trucking business. He arrived with his wife and young daughter, carrying little more than hopes for a better future. After initially managing a car wash in Harlem, an unexpected opportunity arose that would change his life.
Starting Small
In 1986, Baruch began delivering small packages for Kedem Wine. “I would load my truck with Kedem products and deliver them to yeshivas, wine stores, and shuls year-round,” Baruch recalls. This early venture was just the beginning. Soon, he was presented with an offer from Kedem to purchase a tanker truck to transport bulk liquid wine and grape juice from Marlboro, New York, to Brooklyn. There, the wine would be bottled and distributed to retailers and businesses.
By 1997, Baruch officially founded Monsey One Trucking, initially serving as the in-house trucking company for one of the largest kosher wine producers in the United States. The business quickly gained traction, thanks to the growing demand for delivery services in the wine industry. Baruch expanded his fleet, purchasing two more trucks and hiring additional drivers to help with deliveries. For a time, Monsey One Trucking operated with just Baruch and two other drivers handling the logistics.
However, Baruch’s journey was not without its challenges. After a serious accident left him unable to work for a while, the owners of Kedem Wines, R’ Shraga Faish Herzog and his older brother R’ Shia Herzog, stepped in to offer their support. Baruch is deeply grateful for their kindness. “I will always appreciate the support of the Herzog brothers,” he says. “They’ve been with me from the start, and they especially helped when I was injured.”
Growing Big
In the wake of his recovery, Kedem offered Monsey One Trucking additional import routes, allowing Baruch to expand his business further. As a result, Monsey One Trucking hired more workers, purchased more trucks, and grew its fleet to meet the increasing demand.
Today, Monsey One Trucking operates a fleet of 20 trucks and employs a team of 20 dedicated professionals. Although the company still specializes in wine deliveries, they have expanded into other sectors as well. “We now handle container work, picking up shipments from ports for various companies,” Baruch explains. In addition to Kedem, Monsey One Trucking services clients like Royal Wine Corp. and Bumble Bee, among others.
As of 2024, Monsey One Trucking continues to thrive after 27 years in business. They provide essential services to the import community across the ports of New Jersey, New York, Delaware, and Maryland. The company’s focus on exceptional customer service and efficient logistics ensures a seamless experience for all their clients. Each truck is equipped with GPS technology, and the company adheres to all US Customs and Border Protection regulations.
To learn more or to inquire about their rates, visit www.monseyonetrucking.com.