The ES Advantage Blog
At ES Advantage, our goal is to be a resource for owner-operators and fleet owners. Whether it is through industry leading discounts on fuel, shop, and tires, our insurance provider network, or sharing insights on the latest industry news that impacts your business, know that with ES Advantage by your side, you will NEVER STAND ALONE. To learn more about our services call 888-566-9877.
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Peak Season Fuel Prices
Over the past two months, the price of fuel has steadily increased. While the rollercoaster of fuel prices certainly isn’t anything new, as we head into peak freight season it is an unwelcome increase to an already high operating cost for fleet owners and owner-operators. The second week of September 2023 shows that national average…
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Driver Appreciation Week 2023
That’s right, it is that time of the year again! National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NTDAW) is rapidly approaching and soon every trucking company around the country will be rolling out the red carpet for their professional drivers, owner-operators, and fleet owners. This year’s annual event will run from September 10-16. Driver Appreciation Week is…
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5 Summer Maintenance Tips For Owner-Operators
Summer is in full swing and we are already seeing record breaking temperatures across the country. Just about every fleet and professional driver has a winter protocol to deal with adverse driving conditions, but summer maintenance is critical to keep your truck running efficiently and safely. Your summer preventative maintenance checklist might look a little…
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Continuing the Conversation: Contractor’s Corner Part 2
You’ve made the leap from driver to owner-operator or fleet owner. Now what? The road to success is full of challenges and hard-learned lessons. Success doesn’t happen overnight, but according to Jeff Morton and Charley Mahon, the co-founders of Contractor’s Corner, you control more components than you might think. If you caught part 1 of…
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IFTA Reporting with ES Advantage
Filing quarterly International Fuel Tax Agreement, otherwise known as IFTA reports, is a much easier process than it used to be and thanks to modern fleet tools, like telematics and the ES Advantage app, tracking your fuel and miles has never been easier. As we get closer to the end of Q2, we wanted to…
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Contractor Success With The Contractor’s Corner Team
Making the leap from company driver to a contractor is a major decision. Each year countless drivers put all their chips on the table and roll the dice. While many are successful, some are not. In a recent conversation with Jeff Morton and Charley Mahon, the co-founders of Contractor’s Corner, we discussed some of the…
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Stacking The Deck in Your Favor as An Owner-Operator
Success in trucking can only truly be defined by the person behind the wheel. For some, simply starting their own business and having the freedom to pick and choose when and where to run is the pinnacle of success. For others, building and growing their own fleet and business is the ultimate goal. Regardless of…
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Outsourcing with ES Advantage – A Pathway to Success
A recent conversation with Colton Lawrence, The Trucker CFO, highlighted the many challenges that owner-operators and fleet owners face, and the importance of surrounding yourself with experts in different areas of business, including those with a financial background. The challenge is that those experts often come with a high price tag, something smaller fleets simply cannot…
