For carriers & owner-operators

Hook up. Haul. Get paid. Repeat.

ESL Cargo Connect runs a power-only network built around drop-and-hook freight. Our trailers are pre-loaded and waiting — you bring the tractor, we handle the rest.

Why carriers run with ESL

Built for drivers who want to earn, not wait.

More loaded miles, less waiting

Drop-and-hook in under 30 minutes instead of sitting 2–4 hours at a dock. Our trailers are loaded before you arrive, so your clock keeps running and your truck keeps earning.

No trailer investment

Every load moves on ESL equipment. Owner-operators run power-only without buying, leasing, or maintaining a trailer — your capital stays in your tractor.

Consistent freight on dedicated lanes

We run repeat lanes for committed shippers. Predictable schedules mean you can plan your weeks — and your home time — instead of chasing the spot market.

Fast, reliable pay

Transparent settlements and quick pay options. Ask our carrier team about terms when you sign up.

One dispatcher, not a load board

You work with a person who knows your truck and your lanes. Live tracking and digital PODs mean fewer check calls and faster payment processing.

Requirements

What we need from every carrier partner.

  • Active DOT operating authority (MC number)
  • Auto liability insurance: $1,000,000 minimum
  • Cargo insurance: $100,000 minimum
  • Satisfactory or unrated FMCSA safety rating
  • Tractor capable of hauling 53' dry van or reefer trailers
  • ELD compliance and willingness to accept load tracking

Onboarding

Getting set up takes one day.

01

Submit your packet

Send your MC authority, W-9, and certificate of insurance through the form below.

02

We verify

Our team vets authority, insurance, and safety history — usually within a few hours.

03

You're rolling

Get dispatched on your first ESL load, often the same week.

Carrier signup

Send us your packet.

Fill this out and our carrier team will follow up within one business day.

Prefer to talk? Call +1 (630) 659-9995.