Spotlight On Success

There are very few universal truths in trucking, but the fact stands that it is one of the few industries that accepts all paths, backgrounds, and experience. Attitude, aptitude, and the right kind of support can put you on the road to success, regardless of starting point. And for Mike and Becky Tucker, getting into trucking, and eventually becoming business owners, wasn’t exactly a straight line.

From Manufacturing to Trucking

Coming from the manufacturing industry, the Tuckers decided to test the waters in trucking and see where it could take them. After some early experiences that nearly convinced them to leave the industry altogether, they found Expediter Services and discovered a path that gave them something they were looking for: the freedom to build a business of their own.

Through ES’s Path To Ownership program, Mike and Becky were able to take that next step toward truck ownership while having a team behind them to help navigate the process.

And that independence is one of the things they value most.

“You make every decision, ES is just there to back you up,” Mike says.

Building a Trucking Business Together

Through the course of their journey Mike and Becky have found a rhythm that works well for them. Like most successful teams, they recognize each other’s strengths and allow each other to take the lead on various parts of the business. The freedom and flexibility being the thing that ultimately set them on the road to fleet ownership.

But being independent doesn’t mean going it alone.

The Tuckers regularly tap into ES’s support teams and the larger ES community for help with everything from maintenance to industry discounts and general business strategy. Having access to people who understand trucking gives them another resource as they continue learning and growing.

“They let you run your business how YOU want to run your business,” Becky says.

That balance of independence and support has become a big part of the Tuckers’ experience with ES. They have the flexibility to make their own decisions, but they also have a community they can lean on when they need advice, resources or a little extra direction.

Growing From Truck Ownership to Fleet Ownership

Ready to explore what business ownership could look like for you? Expediter Services offers a variety of opportunities and resources designed to help aspiring fleet owners take the next step. Learn more about the programs, support and opportunities available through ES and see how you can get started on your own path to ownership.

Want to hear more of Mike and Becky’s story? Catch their full conversation on the Success In Trucking podcast, where they share more about their journey into trucking, building their business and what they’ve learned along the way.