Connect Now!

Spotlight News

SITE 2024 Preview with Jeff Tacker

April 5, 2024

SITE 2024 took center stage as Jeff Tacker, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Commercial Officer for ES sat down in a recent interview with Jimmy Mac on the Dave Nemo Show. The focal point – opportunity.

Jeff Tacker

For the ES team, creating opportunities is the foundation of everything that we do. Every advantage available to ES Community members is meant to be a catalyst, or as Jeff puts it “a business generator.” 

SITE is specifically designed to “create opportunities,” stated Tacker during the conversation. Where other industry events might address a single piece of the puzzle for an aspiring owner-operator or fleet owner, this event “brings together all of the different support and service components needed to start your business.”

Throughout the 2-day event, running April 11-12, in Southaven, Mississippi, attendees will have the opportunity to connect and learn from vendors, motor carriers, and service providers within the ES community serving as a one-stop shop for those interested in building a business or expanding their fleet.

Having the right people and pieces in place can make all the difference. At ES, we believe that from day one you should Never Stand Alone. If you are considering starting your own trucking business, join us at SITE 2024. You will be hard-pressed to find a community that is more committed to helping you succeed than the one that we have created here at ES. Space is limited, RSVP now or call us at 888-495-5755.

Jeff Tacker From The ES Leadership Team Previews SITE 2024

In this edition of the podcast, you’ll hear the interview that Jeff Tacker from the ES Leadership Team did with Jimmy Mac on the Dave Nemo Show, which is broadcast nationally each weekday morning from 7:00 am to 11:00 am Eastern time on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Radio Channel 146. Jeff, who is the Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Commercial Officer of Expediter Services, appeared on the March 29 edition the Dave Nemo Show. As you will hear, Jeff offered a preview of what to expect for SITE 2024 while also sharing an overview of the programs, services and advantages provided by ES to the members of the ES Community.

Seizing Opportunity With Frank Tufano of Panther Premium Logistics (a service of ArcBest)

April 4, 2024

With SITE 2024 rapidly approaching we had the opportunity to sit down with Frank Tufano, Director of Owner-Operator Recruiting at ArcBest, to discuss the upcoming event and opportunities for attendees.

Frank Tufano

Building a business in the trucking industry can go several different ways according to Tufano, with choices impacting success. What works for one person, doesn’t necessarily work for another, and you need to find what fits you and your business best.

During our conversation, Frank was quick to point out that SITE isn’t just another trucking conference. The intimate nature of the event opens the door for what he refers to as a “welcoming, supportive, and successful environment,” something that both his team and ES champion in their everyday interactions with aspiring small business owners.

“Conversations create opportunities, and that is what I am most excited about,” he reiterated. Throughout the event, attendees will have the opportunity to have questions answered and build relationships that can set themselves up for long-term success.

Ready to make the leap from driver to owner? SITE 2024 is an amazing opportunity to connect, learn, and grow your business. Running April 11-12, in Southaven, MS, this exclusive event is designed for entrepreneurs in trucking to get their businesses off the ground or expand their current fleet. Learn more about SITE 2024 HERE, and see why you will Never Stand Alone with ES in your corner.  RSVP now or call us at 888-495-5755.

Panther Premium’s Frank Tufano Discusses Programs With ES and SITE 2024

With this episode in our countdown to SITE 2024 Series, we talk with Frank Tufano from Panther Premium Logistics, a Service of ArcBest. This company is one of the carrier partners in the ES Community that will be a part of SITE 2024. At Panther Premium, Frank serves as the Director of Owner-Operator Recruiting. As you will hear, Frank is counting the days until SITE 2024 and excited to talk to professional drivers exploring opportunities with ES. Frank also talks with us about the programs that are available through Panther and ES for trucking professionals looking to start a business in the industry.

Business and Relationships With The Forward Team

April 2, 2024

As we close in on SITE 2024, we had a chance to sit down with Jeff Garra and Rachel Swanson from Forward to discuss the importance of having support structures in place as you launch your trucking business. 

Forward

With decades of combined experience in the independent contractor space, Jeff and Rachel champion the need for small business owners to have a safety net in place to weather the ebbs and flows of the trucking industry. 

For Rachel, who serves as Director of Capacity Development at Forward, the key to defining your path to success is “consistency and reliability.” 1-on-1 relationships are the key component the Forward team focuses on to reinforce these essential pieces of the puzzle.

Like ES, Forward’s ability to embrace new community members and help them learn the ropes is a real difference-maker, especially when so much is riding on the line.

However, Jeff, the Director of Enterprise Driver Relations, points out that relationships aren’t just between the ES and the business owner, or Forward and the business owner, but between all three. He highlights the “tight working relationship with ES,” as a three-legged stool that provides support and helps owners build “true American success stories.”

Those with an entrepreneurial spirit can learn more about ES, Forward, and all of our amazing partners at the upcoming Success In Trucking Engagement 2024, on April 11-12 in Southaven, Mississippi. Space is limited, RSVP now or call us at 888-495-5755.

Jeff Gara and Rachel Swanson From Forward Air Talk About ES And SITE 2024

During this episode of our Countdown To SITE 2024 series, you will hear our conversation with Jeff Garra and Rachel Swanson from Forward Air, one of the carrier partners in ES Community that will be a part of SITE 2024. Jeff serves as the Director of Enterprise Driver Relations at Forward, while Rachel is the Director of OTR & Local Capacity Development for the company. As you will hear, Jeff and Rachel discuss how Forward has worked with ES to open the doors of opportunity for professional drivers seeking to find their own respective paths to truck ownership.

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.

Recent Posts

Spotlight Archives by Year

Search by Carrier:

Be in the KNOW

Subscribe to stay up to date on latest news and information from us!