Success In Trucking Podcast Powered By ES

About Success In Trucking Podcast Powered By ES

Powered By ES, a leader in ownership opportunities and capacity solutions within the trucking industry, the Success In Trucking Podcast offers helpful insights and valuable perspectives for owner-operators, independent contractors and fleet owners.

Publisher

Expediter Services

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Nov 2017

Latest episode

3 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

110 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   3 Nov 2026

   Navigating Taxes in Trucking: Insights from the Trucker CFO

   In this episode of the series, Colton Lawrence, the Trucker CFO, joins the program to discuss the importance of tax planning for trucking businesses, especially as they approach the end of the year. Colton notes the need to stay on top of estimated tax payments and the significance of having a solid business plan. Colton also shares the advantages (https://essuccessintrucking.com/laying-the-foundation-for-success-as-a-trucking-business-owner/) of being part of a supportive community like Expediter Services. As you’ll hear, Colton shares insights on navigating the complexities of business entities and the value of working with professionals who understand the trucking industry. The conversation also touches on the role of AI in tax preparation and the importance of building a strong foundation for business success.

2. 

   1 Oct 2026

   How to Build a Successful Trucking Business: A Path to Truck Ownership

   Heather and Cory Browning didn’t have a five-year plan for building a trucking business. They didn’t have every step mapped out. They didn’t have a perfectly timed business plan or a clear vision of exactly where they would end up. As Heather put it, “We didn’t even have gravel on our path, it was little more than a dirt road.” What they did have was more than 25 years of combined experience in trucking, a willingness to keep working and a belief that there had to be a better way. How Do Drivers Move From Trucking Experience to Business Ownership? The Brownings had already experienced what they thought should have been success in the trucking industry, only to run into many of the same traditional roadblocks that can make turning hard work into long-term business ownership so difficult. When they found Expediter Services, they saw a different possibility, but they didn’t immediately jump in. Cory took the time to build a relationship with ES. One of the things that stood out to him was what wasn’t happening. No one was pushing him to make a decision. That mattered. Instead of being told they needed to act now, Cory was given the opportunity to learn more, ask questions and figure out whether ES was right for them. Eventually, when the timing felt right, he went home and approached Heather. Even then, their journey wasn’t an overnight transformation. It took roughly two years for everything to come together. That patience ultimately led them to the Path to Ownership program, a program Heather viewed as their last shot at creating the successful trucking business they had been working toward. The ES Path to Ownership (PTO) program is designed to help qualified professional drivers build toward truck ownership while gaining real-world experience operating their own trucking business. They took that shot. How the Path to Ownership Program Helped Them Build Their Trucking Business Recently, Heather and Cory completed the PTO program and took ownership of their truck, turning years of experience and persistence into something tangible, a business they could truly call their own. For Heather, one of the most valuable parts of the program was that ownership wasn’t simply something they were preparing for. They were already learning how to do it. “It’s easy to work because by the time the program ends, you’ve already been doing it for a year,” she emphasizes. And maybe that is what makes their story so compelling. The Brownings didn’t start with a paved road. They started with a dirt road, built it up one step at a time, and have found success on their own terms. What Can Other Aspiring Truck Owners Learn From Their Story? They learned. They adjusted. They waited when they needed to wait and moved when the time was right. And eventually, that road led them exactly where they wanted to go. If you are interested in building your own trucking business, reach out to the Expediter Services team to learn more about the opportunities available through ES and how you can begin creating your own path to ownership. Then hear the story straight from Heather and Cory in their full conversation on the most recent episode of the Success In Trucking Podcast.

3. 

   26 Aug 2026

   Spotlight on Success: Mike & Becky Tucker’s Path to Fleet Ownership

   Mike and Becky Tucker share their journey from manufacturing to fleet ownership, highlighting the support of Expediter Services in building their independent trucking business.

Who has been a guest on Success In Trucking Podcast Powered By ES

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• Mike Tucker
• Becky Tucker
• Marcellus Serpa
• Maxwell Belin
• Jalyssa Campbell

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

71,931

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 51 / 100

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Quality

59

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

32

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