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The Importance of Community In Business With The Dobbs Peterbilt Team

March 28, 2024

SITE 2024 is only a few short weeks away, and we had the pleasure of sitting down with Andrew Ryan and Josh Sykes from the Dobbs Peterbilt team to discuss the role of community in getting your trucking business off the ground.

Dobbs Peterbilt

Both veterans of the industry, Andrew and Josh were quick to point out that the barrier to entry into truck and fleet ownership has never been higher – especially if you are on your own. Everything from finding a truck and securing financing to moving freight and operations requires the right support system to drive success.

As with every vendor in the ES network, Dobbs aligns in more ways than one. Josh, who serves as the Fleet Truck Sales Manager, touched on the fact that both organizations’ value-based approach to business, focusing on the success of community members, has helped supply over 160 trucks to ES Community members since 2018.

For Andrew, the General Manager at Dobbs, the community aspect “changes the game” in terms of success. During our interview, he emphasized that “building a community like the one ES has created is incredibly unique in the industry, and should have folks interested in fleet ownership running to it.”

If you are interested in learning more about the advantages of joining the ES Community, the Dobbs team will be on hand at SITE 2024 running April 11-12 to answer questions and help you take the next step in your business. Visit SITE2024.com for additional information.  Register now or call us at 888-495-5755.

Andrew Ryan and Josh Sykes From Dobbs Peterbilt Discuss Upcoming SITE 2024

For this episode, we caught up with Andrew Ryan and Josh Sykes from Dobbs Peterbilt. Dobbs is one of the title sponsors for SITE 2024. As you will hear, Andrew serves as the General Manager for Dobbs Peterbilt, while Josh is the New Fleet Truck Sales Manager for the South with the company. We talked with Andrew and Ryan about the relationship that Dobbs has built with ES over the years, and we also discussed today’s truck market along with the opportunities available through ES.

Support, Services, and More With Todd Ferguson of FedEx Custom Critical

March 26, 2024

As we close in on April 11th, and SITE 2024, we had an opportunity to welcome Todd Ferguson, Contractor Sourcing Supervisor at FedEx Custom Critical, to the Success In Trucking Podcast. The topic of discussion – finding value as a first time owner-operator.

FedEx Todd Ferguson

For Todd, value in the context of SITE 2024 revolves around the support and services offered to first-time owner operators by ES. “The advantages offered by ES are things that are not traditionally offered by a carrier,” stated Ferguson, an industry leader with over 25 years of experience, “and it can be a huge difference maker especially when you are just starting out.”

All of the advantages provided by ES will be on full display at SITE, an event that Ferguson referred to as unlike any other. “This event is designed for entrepreneurs to get their businesses off the ground.”

If you are interested in becoming an owner-operator, there is still time to register for SITE 2024. Running April 11-12 in Southaven, MS, this is a great opportunity to connect with motor carriers like FedEx Custom Critical, meet vendors, hear from industry experts, and get your business started. Visit SITE2024.com for additional details. RSVP now to reserve your space or call us at 888-495-5755.

Todd Ferguson From FedEx Custom Critical Discusses SITE 2024

In this episode of the podcast, we’ll take the opportunity to meet Todd Ferguson from FedEx Custom Critical, one of the carrier partners in ES Community that will be a part of SITE 2024. Todd serves as the supervisor in the Contractor Sourcing Department. As you’ll hear, Todd has been with the company since 1999.

The Power of Partnership With Stoops Freightliner & Nate Meyer

March 20, 2024

With SITE 2024 on the horizon, we sat down with Nate Meyer from Stoops Freightliner to discuss the truck market, and how their relationship with ES has helped provide aspiring owners an avenue to gain access to equipment without major delays.

Nate Meyer

Meyer, a long-time team member at Stoops, has seen the ups and downs of the truck market and has seen the impact that relationships like the one Stoops forged with Expediter Services over a decade ago have provided to those with an entrepreneurial spirit.

With equipment availability at a premium, Meyer points out that “you have to have a relationship with the dealership. By coming through ES and tapping into our well-established partnership, a pipeline of trucks that you wouldn’t have access to opens up.”

Stoops, like all of our amazing partners, is about more than just handing over the keys. They want to see our community members succeed, which is why we are excited to have them as a Title Sponsor for SITE 2024.

Nate, who attended the last SITE event in 2019, summed it up best – “The community aspect of SITE is what makes it special. When you attend, conversations happen that you might not have thought of.”

For those interested in joining the ES Community, Nate and the Stoops Freightliner team will be on hand at SITE 2024, running April 11-12 in Southaven, to answer questions and provide support as you jumpstart your business. Reserve your space now or call us at 888-495-5755

Nate Meyer From Stoops Freightliner Talks About SITE 2024

As we continue to countdown to SITE 2024, we were able to catch up with Nate Meyer, who works in Equipment Sales for Stoops Freightliner, a division of Truck Country. Stoops is one of the title sponsors for SITE 2024. Nate has been a part of the Stoops Team for many years and, as you’ll hear in our interview, Nate often has the honor of presenting the keys to members of the ES Community who are purchasing a truck through the programs available at ES. We caught up with Nate in his office in Fort Wayne through an online connection.

Service Coordinators Embody Never Stand Alone

March 12, 2024

For David Neese, a senior Service Coordinator at ES, being successful in this industry is more than metrics each month, quarter, or year.

“ES is incredibly unique,” stated David, in a recent podcast interview. “Yes, we look at numbers, after all, owners still need to get miles and make money. But our primary focus is on the person inside the cab, not just the truck and equipment.”

David Neese

“We’re looking through the windshield with them,” Neese added, “and that is one of the special things about our service coordinator role.” In many ways, the Service Coordinators at ES are the embodiment of the Never Stand Alone mentality.

Investment in relationships has been a proven formula since ES began in 2006. It has allowed our community to gain access to equipment, financing, and support, despite the ebbs and flow of truck and freight markets.

While ES is known for its business components, Neese was quick to point out that “we are a people company.” Success in trucking rides on several different factors, but it is driven by the men and women behind the wheel.

We highly encourage those interested in truck ownership or expanding their fleet in 2024, to join the ES team at SITE 2024. This 2-day event is designed to prepare you to take that next step and set yourself up for success.  Reserve your space here or call us at 888-495-5755

Listen To David’s Interview

In our most recent spotlight interview, David Neese discusses the Service Coordinator role, and how it is uniquely designed to help fleet owners drive success.

Navigating The Truck Market With Danny Vernon and ES

February 29, 2024

You don’t have to spend long around the ES team to realize that we are all about creating advantages for our community members. From day one, we have worked hard to put together a vendor network, programs, tools, and support that help owner-operators and fleet owners drive success. For Danny Vernon, Director of Truck Sales and Finance, all of the advantages that ES has created can be summed up as “access to opportunity.”

Anyone who has been in trucking for the past few years knows that getting access to equipment and financing has been a challenge. Step foot on a dealership lot and you will hear that new trucks won’t be available for weeks, if not months. On the off chance you find one, you may run into additional barriers like high interest rates and the need for a stellar credit score.

Amidst all of the challenges of the current truck market, ES has helped fleet owners and owner-operators gain access to equipment and build their trucking businesses on attitude, aptitude, work history, and work ethic, a factor that “removes barriers,” according to Danny.

But access to opportunity with ES isn’t just about getting equipment and finding a financing partner. “Having access to equipment is one thing, but having a support system once you are up and running makes it easier to jump the hurdles that come your way,” stated Danny in a recent interview.

This is the backbone of what we refer to as Relationship Lending. Danny went on to say, “We are in it together, and each part has to work to be successful – the owner, ES, and the carrier.”

This philosophy has been a guiding principle and one that has allowed our team to help countless drivers take the leap into ownership. For all of the details about the Path To Ownership program and Danny’s outlook on the truck market, spend a few minutes listening to the podcast linked below.

And if you are interested in jumpstarting your business in 2024, you should reserve your space at SITE 2024. This free 2-day event is designed for those exploring ownership, whether it be becoming an owner-operator or expanding your existing fleet, and is a great opportunity to connect, learn, and grow. For questions regarding financing or the SITE event, please call us at 888-495-5755

Countdown To SITE 2024: Our Conversation With Danny Vernon

As we begin the countdown to the SITE 2024, we are featuring a conversation with Danny Vernon, the Director of Truck Sales and Finance at ES. As you will hear, Danny will share his perspective on the trends in the truck market and the opportunities that are available through the ES Community.

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