Seeing Red? 4 Red Flags of Traditional Lease Purchase Programs
Whether you are already an owner-operator or fleet owner and are looking to add equipment, or you are a driver looking to make the leap to being an owner-operator, you undoubtedly have a big decision to make. It is safe to assume that if you are reading this, you are probably exploring traditional lease purchase…
Four Pillars of the ES Lease Purchase Program
Procuring fleet equipment is becoming increasingly difficult, especially for owner-operators that are trying to start or grow their own business but do not have the funds to put towards a large down payment on equipment. Traditionally, lease purchase programs have filled the role of putting business minded drivers into equipment with fewer barriers to entry,…
Spotlight On Success: Jennifer and Marcus Collier
Commitment and consistency, two hallmarks of marriage, are also keys to becoming both a team driver and an owner-operator. Commitment and consistency are also two of the first words that came to mind when we were talking with Jennifer and Marcus Collier about how they met, teamed up, eventually married, and finally found their way…
Understanding Lease Purchase Trucking Programs
Lease purchase programs have developed a reputation for being the trucking equivalent of The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly over the past few years. While they offer a lower barrier to entry than going to a dealership, many programs are a double-edged sword that can quickly turn an owner operator’s dream into a nightmare. …
5 Ways Being an Owner-Operator is Like March Madness
March Madness has finally arrived and the conversation around the ES office as of late has been how the infamous tournament is incredibly similar to being an owner-operator or fleet owner. Both are full of highs and lows, grit and determination, and teams rising above expectations. Here are the similarities that has our office buzzing….
