This year’s EGG (Expediter Group Gathering) will focus on the new year and new opportunities for anyone looking to purchase their own truck or grow their fleet.
The EGG will also feature industry experts who will discuss the state of the industry and share information about trends that will affect Expediting, the industry and YOU in the new year. ES will also have representatives on-site from Expediter Truck Sales, Expediter Equipment Finance and Expediter Management Services to assist you at every level and answer questions about our selection of great low-mileage trucks, financing options and our tried-and-true programs and discounts through our Owner Operator Program.
We welcome the opportunity at the Spring EGG to meet new people, as well as old friends to create and strengthen close and personal relationships that will help you Bring Home the Bacon in 2017 — and beyond!
Please take a moment to register here — It’s FREE. And don’t forget to check back for updates to the EGG Agenda as we get closer to the Spring EGG May 12 & 13 at the Landers Center in Southaven, Mississippi. We look forward to seeing YOU here!
Register Here for the Spring EGG 2017 or call 877-349-9303 for more information.
Expediter Services is excited to announce that their NEW contractor’s lounge, THE HUB, is now open!
The Hub has been in the works since early this year, and is a part of ES’s recent office expansion. According to Jason Williams, President, Expediter Services, the new addition is more than just a place to visit. “We’re really excited about The Hub! ES has realized the need for a place where contractors can visit and relax, but it’s much more than that. The Hub is a place where people can get together to share thoughts and ideas. It’s a part of ES’s continuing effort to support this community. We want The Hub to be your lounge, where you Never Stand (or Sit) Alone.”
Clean. Spacious. Well-Appointed. Safe.
The Hub brings together a number of amenities to help make contractors feel at home. The common area is clean, spacious and well-lit, with a large flat-screen TV, comfortable lounge chairs where you can put your feet up, and a kitchen area featuring free coffee. In addition, The Hub also provides a free shower and a washer & dryer. And if the mood strikes, you can sit outside on our patio. Access to The Hub is monitored and controlled, so you don’t have to worry about unwanted “guests” hassling you the moment you step out of your cab.
Simply Enjoy.
The Hub is your place to meet, share resources, support one another and enjoy a clean, quiet respite from the road. If you have questions, please contact our team at 877-349-9303. to learn more. We look forward to seeing you at The Hub!
This year’s EGG (Expediter Group Gathering) will focus on the new year and new opportunities for anyone looking to purchase their own truck or grow their fleet.
The EGG will also feature industry experts who will discuss the state of the industry and share information about trends that will affect Expediting, the industry and YOU in the new year. ES will also have representatives on-site from Expediter Truck Sales, Expediter Equipment Finance and Expediter Management Services to assist you at every level and answer questions about our selection of great low-mileage trucks, financing options and our tried-and-true programs and discounts through our Owner Operator Program.
We welcome the opportunity at the Spring EGG to meet new people, as well as old friends to create and strengthen close and personal relationships that will help you Bring Home the Bacon in 2017 — and beyond!
Please take a moment to register here — It’s FREE. And don’t forget to check back for updates to the EGG Agenda as we get closer to the Spring EGG May 12 & 13 at the Landers Center in Southaven, Mississippi. We look forward to seeing YOU here!
Followers of Spotlight News are no doubt familiar with Steve Glisson, a successful fleet owner we’ve featured several times over the years. He’s signed on with FedEx as his carrier, and has built a fleet of six trucks. Read more of his story here and here.
Within the past couple of weeks, he purchased a 2014 Cascadia with a Bolt Custom Sleeper from Expediter Truck Sales, utilizing Expediter Equipment Finance for financing. The new addition to the fleet was purchased as an upgrade in anticipation of growth in freight and the economy overall in the new year. According to Glisson, the new unit will help position his company for an economic uptick. “With the new political climate I feel very good about the direction that the country and the economy is headed — as well as freight. I purchased the new Cascadia (our sixth unit) in order to capitalize on this anticipated growth. We should be well positioned with the addition of the new unit to maximize freight and profits.”
This most recent addition to his fleet was purchased from Expediter Truck Sales and sourced from the Expediter Services fleet. According to Glisson, the low mileage dry box unit with a Bolt Custom Sleeper was a good fit for this upgrade. “I called Expediter Truck Sales to consult with them about my need to better position the mix of units throughout my fleet. Danny Vernon got right on it and quickly sourced my truck. I’ve been working with ES, Expediter Truck Sales, and Expediter Equipment Finance for many years, and I know they stand behind their products. If I ever have a problem, they step up to make sure things are put right. They are the most honest group of people I have ever worked with and always do what they say they will do, so I truly Never Stand Alone.”
Glisson was also quick to point out that ES is a great partner with exceptional service and support. “I’ve often said that affiliating my company with Expediter Services was the best business decision I’ve ever made. Initially, I was drawn in by their great insurance rates and fuel discounts in their Owner Operator program under Expediter Management Services. But over the years I’ve come to rely on their expertise when it comes to freight and back office support. They’re also a great resource to bounce ideas off of. If you’re looking to get into Expediting or if you’re already in the business, I recommend highly that you contact ES for their services, discounts and support.”
When asked about the anticipated uptick in freight and further expanding his company, Glisson was philosophical. “I feel better about the prospects for the economy in many, many years. Even at my age (sixty-five), I can see myself upgrading older units and possibly adding another truck, depending on how things go. But one thing is for sure, I will continue to trust ES and rely on their support and programs to help maximize my earning potential.”
How many times have you had the opportunity to try out an Expediting truck, or even try out the Expediting business before making a commitment? Chances are, you haven’t — unless you’ve taken Expediter Services’ up on their “Try it Before You Buy” It offer. This edition of Spotlight News tells the story of how Terence Paul became a Contract Driver at ES who took the Path to Ownership. As you’ll see, he tried it and he liked it, becoming a new truck owner in the process!
Terence Paul’s driving career stretches as far back as the 1990’s delivering loads on flat beds. And over the past fifteen years, he has driven a Class 8-style truck, making deliveries for the dairy industry. As he explains it, there was just no room for growth or opportunity. “I had been making deliveries of dairy products to schools, hospitals and the like for a number of years. The pay was OK, but I realized that I had reached a dead end when it comes to pay and growth potential.”
Sensing it was time for a change, Paul began looking around for a career with real opportunity. That’s when he found Expediter Services. “I knew I wanted to stay in the trucking industry. So, I began doing research online. I found the Expediter Services website and learned about the many services they offer to both Contractors and Owner Operators. The Path To Ownership really piqued my interest, as I had always wanted to own my own truck. I contacted them to get more information. I learned that the PTO was real and that I could use my work history with ES to buy a truck. From that point on, I was onboard”.
Paul’s Path to Ownership began in November of 2015 as a Contact Driver. In March of 2016, his track record with ES had proven that he was ready to become an owner. “Like a lot of people, I had to overcome financial difficulities from the past. But I knew that I had what it takes to be a success, all I needed was the opportunity. In five short months, me and my son Dalton Smith, who is also my driving partner, worked hard to produce the numbers necessary to take the step to ownership. This past March, I picked out a 2012 Cascadia from Expediter Truck Sales, sourced from their very own fleet and utilized Expediter Equipment Finance for the financing. We’ll be picking it up in a couple of weeks,” said Paul.
Terence was quick to point out that his Path to Ownership was more than just a means to an end. “When I made the decision to be a Contract Driver at ES, I saw an opportunity to be an entrepreneur and start a business that could some day help my son become an owner too. At the age of twenty-two, he has many years ahead to build a large fleet. As for me, I could see myself adding a few trucks of my own in the near future.”
