Are you feeling the love with your current carrier? Are you currently behind the wheel and thinking about the next step in your driving career? Have you thought about taking the first steps to start your own trucking business? If you have considered any of these questions, the February edition of the ES IN-SITE 2023 Webinar Series can help you explore answers that can lead to future opportunities.
On February 14th, ES once again joined forces with Panther Premium Logistics (a service of ArcBest) to bring together an all-star panel during our Valentine’s Day IN-SITE 2023 Webinar event entitled Nothing But Love.
The February edition of the webinar presented a collection of observations from professional drivers who have entered the Panther Lease-Purchase Program Powered By ES. This webinar also provided insights on how this program, along with the support systems put in place by ES and Panther, is assisting participants in their efforts to realize a greater level of success in trucking.
Our panelists featured Jeff Tacker, who is the Chief Operating Officer, Chief Commercial Officer, and Executive Vice President of ES. Jeff was joined on the panel by Colby Lynch, a Lease-Purchase Specialist who is a dedicated to working with professional drivers entering the program with Panther.
The February webinar panel also included Lisa Whitten and Kyle Greene. Lisa is an Owner-Operator Recruiter with ArcBest®, while Kyle is the Fleet Supervisor for Expedited Operations.
This edition of the IN-SITE 2023 Webinar Series was moderated by Leah Shaver, the President, and CEO of the National Transportation Institute (NTI), a leader in the trucking industry for tracking company driver and owner-operator compensation history, changes, and benchmarks. Leah, who also serves as a host on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Radio Channel 146, is one of the foremost experts in the trucking industry on topics related to compensation, driver recruiting, and driver retention.
The video replay of the February edition of the IN-SITE 2023 Webinar Series will be available soon from ES. We invite you to check the Spotlight News section of our website for the replay of this webinar.
If you’re ready to learn more about the non-traditional lease-to-own program that ES developed in collaboration with Panther, call our ES team at (877) 349-9303, option 4 or contact us here.
Expert Panel
Leah Shaver
President & CEO
National Transportation Institute
Jeff Tacker
Chief Operating Officer, Chief Commercial Officer, Executive Vice President
Expediter Services
Colby Lynch
Lease-Purchase Specialist
Expediter Services
Kyle Green
Fleet Supervisor Expedite Operations
Panther Premium Logistics, A Service of ArcBest®
Lisa Whitten
Owner-Operator Recruiter
ArcBest®
January Webinar Replay Now Available
The video replay from the January edition of the IN-SITE 2023 Webinar Series is now available for viewing. On January 24th, ES presented our first webinar of the year with a free event entitled “New Year, New Business.” The panel discussion featured insightful observations from ES Co-Founder & CEO Jason Williams and David Kessler, Vice President of Expedite Fleet & Operations at ArcBest®. We invite you to watch the video replay of the New Year, New Business edition from the IN-SITE 2023 Webinar Series.
Through the January webinar, our panelists detailed the commitment both ES and Panther have made from the executive level throughout their organizations to support professional drivers for success. Jason and David also covered a number of other topics of interest, including:
A look at freight and the trucking market in 2023
Non-traditional lease-purchase opportunities available through Panther and ES
How the Panther Lease-Purchase Program Powered by ES stands apart from traditional lease-purchase programs
Truck availability and financing for solos and teams
Service and support available to ES Community members
If you’re ready to learn more about the non-traditional lease-to-own program that ES developed in collaboration with Panther, call our ES team at (877) 349-9303, option 4 or contact us here.
Editor’s Note: ES is launching Spotlight On Success, a monthly series that will be spotlighting ES Community members and their Success In Trucking stories.
As they began to examine options that would move them closer to family, Michelle and Gary Piatt discovered not only a place to call home, but a true community with the kind of support they had never experienced during their time in the trucking industry. In many ways, the story of how Michelle and Gary found their way to the ES Community speaks volumes on how the team at ES treats ES Community members like part of an extended family.
Michelle and Gary Piatt
Time In The Trucking Industry: 18 years
Year They Joined The ES Community: 2011
ES Community Carrier: FedEx Custom Critical
Service Coordinator At ES: David Neese
Fun Facts: Gary and Michelle have referred so many professional drivers to ES without asking for credit for the referral that one of the ES Recruiters handed Gary a set of referral cards a few years ago with his information printed on them.
A little more than a decade ago, the Piatts began planning a move to West Tennessee, which would place them closer to Michelle’s family. Both Michelle and Gary had built up solid resumes as company drivers – with Gary getting his start in trucking after a career as a police officer and Michelle following his lead into the trucking industry.
The Piatts gained the bulk of their experience as over-the-road team drivers for truckload carriers. A few years into the demands of that life, Michelle needed a break from the road and got a position at a hospital. Gary shifted to a trucking opportunity that kept him close to home while they considered what would be next in their lives.
One of the key considerations in making the move to West Tennessee was making sure that Michelle and Gary had a way to support themselves. As they explored the possibilities, they learned about the expedited trucking opportunities through FedEx Custom Critical. Once they got connected with FedEx Custom Critical in 2011, they were then introduced to the team at ES.
As you’ll hear in this Spotlight On Success edition of the Success In Trucking Podcast, Michelle and Gary discovered during their very first load assignment how the entire team at ES lives up to the company motto of Never Stand Alone. The response from the ES Team on that day set the tone for the relationships that Michelle and Gary built inside the ES Community going forward. No matter what might come up as a bump in the road, the Piatts quickly learned that they could trust the team at ES to be at their side and stand with them on every mile of their journey.
Now entering their 12th year as part of the ES Community and driving as part of the FedEx Custom Critical fleet, the Piatts know the move they made to West Tennessee gave them a better home for their family and their careers.
We are proud to have Michelle and Gary as part of the ES Community and are delighted to continue supporting them in their Success in Trucking.
Meet Michelle and Gary Piatt
Our January Spotlight On Success shines on Michelle and Gary Piatt. In this edition of the Success In Trucking Podcast, you’ll hear the story of the Piatts and how they have worked to build a better life for themselves and their family as part of the ES Community.
Panel Discussion will include placing a spotlight on the non-traditional lease-purchase program that Panther Premium Logistics (a service of ArcBest) has developed in collaboration with ES.
On Tuesday, January 24th at 2pm EST, ES will present the first edition of our IN-SITE 2023 Webinar Series with a free event entitled “New Year, New Business.” Our panel will feature ES Co-Founder & CEO Jason Williams and David Kessler, Vice President of Expedite Fleet & Operations at ArcBest®.
Everyone who registers for this webinar will have the option to attend the live event or watch the video replay at your convenience.
During the webinar, you will hear our panelists share the commitment both ES and Panther have made from the executive level throughout their organizations to support professional drivers for success as well as…
The outlook for freight in 2023
Non-traditional lease-purchase opportunities available through Panther and ES
How the Panther Lease-Purchase Program Powered by ES stands apart from traditional lease-purchase programs
Truck availability and financing for solos and teams
Service and support available to ES Community members
This edition of the IN-SITE 2023 Webinar Series will be moderated by Leah Shaver, the President, and CEO of the National Transportation Institute (NTI). Founded in 1995, NTI has earned a reputation as a leader in the trucking industry for tracking company driver and owner-operator compensation history, changes, and benchmarks. Leah, who also serves as a host on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Radio Channel 146, is one of the foremost experts in the trucking industry on topics related to compensation, driver recruiting, and driver retention.
If you are interested in finding out more about the programs ES has available including the Panther Lease-Purchase Program Powered by ES, or if you would like to learn more about how ES can support your existing trucking business, please call us at (877) 349-9303, option 4 or connect with us online and a representative will follow up with you soon.
Expert Panel
Leah Shaver
President & CEO
National Transportation Institute
Jason Williams
Co-Founder & CEO
Expediter Services
David Kessler
Vice President of Expedite Fleet & Operations
ArcBest®
December Webinar Replay: The December 13th edition of the IN-SITE Webinar series featured a look inside the support systems that have been set up within ES and at Panther to assist program participants in getting started and how the non-traditional lease-purchase program is designed to position participants to realize their success in trucking. To watch the replay of the IN-SITE Webinar held on December 13th please click here.
ES is proud to have Stoops Freightliner serve as the Title Sponsor for the IN-SITE 2023 Series.
Our miniseries highlighting the non-traditional lease-purchase program created by ES and Panther continued with our second live presentation on December 13th. Leah Shaver served as the moderator for “2022, It’s All About You: How Panther & ES Make a Better Path to Successful Truck Ownership.”
As you will see through this replay, the topics covered in this webinar included:
Who ES and Panther Premium Logistics (a service of ArcBest) are and what opportunities, services, tools and benefits are available through the non-traditional lease-purchase program that has been developed by the two companies
How each team’s unique experience guides their approach to assisting contractors for long-term profitable and sustainable success
What you should consider asking when choosing your carrier and a lease-purchase program
How the Panther Lease Purchase Program Powered by ES stands apart from traditional lease purchase programs including
No down payment
No minimum credit requirements
Industry leading fuel & tire discounts
Competitive insurance rates
Back-office support
To access previous releases and to stay up to date on the latest from the IN-SITE Online Series that include topics of interest for owner-operators, independent contract drivers, fleet owners and any aspiring entrepreneurs, please visit essuccessintrucking.com/insite2022/
We encourage you to contact us for information about the programs ES has available, including the Lease-To-Own Program developed in collaboration with Panther, or if you would like to learn more about how ES can support your existing trucking business, please call us at (877) 349-9303, option 4 or connect with us online.
IN-SITE Miniseries Featuring Lease-To-Own Program From ES & Panther Continues With January Webinar Event.
Mark your calendars! On January 24th, ES will be presenting the first IN-SITE Webinar of 2023 entitled “New Year, New Business.”
With this edition of the series, we will continue our in-depth exploration of the collaborative work that ES and Panther Premium Logistics (a service of ArcBest) are doing to create new opportunities in trucking for aspiring entrepreneurs through an innovative and non-traditional lease-purchase program. Registration for the live webinar will be available soon!
The panel for this webinar will feature ES Co-Founder & CEO Jason Williams and David Kessler, Vice President of Expedite Fleet & Operations at ArcBest®.
In addition to highlighting the program particulars and support systems that have been set up to assist participants, the January 24th webinar will give viewers the opportunity to see the commitment both ES and Panther have made to success of the participants in the program.
You’ll also get a look inside the work being done within this program from the executive level to assist the professionals who are behind the wheel.
This edition of the IN-SITE Webinar Series will be moderated by Leah Shaver, the President and CEO of the National Transportation Institute (NTI). Leah, who also serves as a host on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Radio Channel 146, is one of the foremost experts in the trucking industry on topics related to compensation, driver recruiting and driver retention.
In the coming days, ES will be sharing more details about the January 24th edition of the IN-SITE Webinar Series, including how you can register to watch the live presentation or view the webinar on demand.
If you are interested in finding out more about the programs ES has available, including the Lease-To-Own Program developed in collaboration with Panther, or if you would like to learn more about how ES can help you grow your existing trucking business, please call us at (877) 349-9303, option 4 or click here to connect with us online.
Expert Panel
Leah Shaver
President & CEO
National Transportation Institute
Jason Williams
Co-Founder & CEO
Expediter Services
David Kessler
Vice President of Expedite Fleet & Operations
Panther Premium Logistics (a service of ArcBest)
ES is proud to have Stoops Freightliner serve as the Title Sponsor for the IN-SITE 2023 Series.
During this Christmas season, ES would like to thank each and every one of you for your continued support. It’s because of YOU, ES continues to invest in support services, programs, technologies to serve you better by providing opportunities for your trucking business to grow. We wish for you all to stay safe and healthy during this holiday season.
Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Please NoteOffice Closures:
ES offices will be closed Monday, December 26th in observance of the Christmas holiday. Our normal hours will resume Tuesday, December 27th.
ES offices will be closed Monday, January 2nd in observance of the New Year holiday and will reopen Tuesday, January 3rd.
We wish you all the warmest of holiday cheer!May the coming year be full of opportunities, happiness, and prosperity.
