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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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…
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Discussing Proof of Delivery with The Savings Seen by Using the ES Advantage
Just how important is a Proof of Delivery (P.O.D.) in the trucking industry? Without a P.O.D., the job is incomplete and questions remain. If you are missing a P.O.D., it becomes very challenging to move forward with the billing and settlement process. A good argument can be made that a valid P.O.D. is the key…
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Insurance: Are You Properly Covered?
Do you have insurance? It is a simple, yet complicated, question that every owner-operator must answer. For many, it is a box that has to be checked and little more. During my recent conversation with Tony Dennis from Sebrite Agency, we discussed the difference between being insured to be legal and actually creating a policy…
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The Power of Listening & Expanding Bilingual Outreach Efforts for ES Advantage Customers
With the arrival of the holiday season and the last weeks of this year, we are reminded about the value of listening. It’s been proven through the years that listening is one of the best ways to Christmas shop. Those who listen for gift ideas when talking with family and friends throughout usually have the…
