Disaster Preparedness for OTR Drivers: Staying Safe and Staying Alive
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, there has been a surge of video uploads, and as with most natural disasters, the scale of devastation is...
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May 224 min read
12 Helpful Apps for Truckers
If you are interested in increasing your efficiency and happiness on the road, here are 12 popular apps that are perfect for any trucker.
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Jan 183 min read
Six Tips to Further Your Truck Driving Career While on the Road
Do you want to become a more successful owner-operator? Do you want to grow and expand your existing business? If you’re looking to...
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Dec 28, 20232 min read
Planning Vacations Around Freight and Your Budget
As an owner-operator truck driver, you work long hours. You are often on the road for weeks at a time. Being able to take a week or two...
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Dec 22, 20231 min read
The Ten Most Popular ATBS Articles from 2023
Looking to jumpstart your trucking business in 2024? Check out the articles that were read the most during the past year and become a...
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Sep 7, 20235 min read
The Guide to Truck Parking
Truck parking is one of the most frustrating issues that the trucking industry faces. With roughly 313,000 spots to park nationwide for...
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Aug 16, 20232 min read
The Top 25 Quick and Easy Meals for Truck Drivers
Here are 25 road-friendly recipes specifically for truck drivers that are easy to prep at home, store in the truck, and eat on the go.
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Mar 2, 20233 min read
Maintaining Your Mental Health as a Truck Driver
The ease at which a trucker's mental health can deteriorate is alarming. Basing my assumptions and framework on the gold standard CBT...
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Aug 2, 20222 min read
Trucking and Marriage
Many occupations require spouses to be separated for extended periods of time. I find myself in one of them. I entered trucking when I...
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Jul 27, 20222 min read
The Benefits of Having a Career in Trucking
We often hear the expression that we’re “products of our environment”. Unconsciously, our environment influences our behavior, mindset,...
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Jan 28, 20223 min read
Top 5 Weather Apps for Truckers
Weather is arguably one of the most important factors affecting your driving routes, so it’s important to have the most up-to-date...
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Aug 31, 20206 min read
Hours of Service Violations in the ELD Mandate Era
The Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Mandate was officially put into place on April 1, 2018. It was at this point that commercial motor...
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Aug 11, 20195 min read
How to Save Money: 8 Big Ways to Cut Your Spending
As an owner-operator, you’re probably always hearing about ways to save money on fuel, truck maintenance, taxes, and business expenses....
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Aug 7, 20196 min read
The Truck Driver Lifestyle
Truck drivers live a very unique life on the road. Inconsistent sleep schedules, cooking in the truck, and finding places to park for the...
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Jun 30, 20195 min read
Life on the Road for Female Truck Drivers
By Jake Krough Recently, it has become more common to see a female behind the wheel of a big rig. However, there is still a lot of room...
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Apr 5, 20193 min read
Do You Know the Six Levels of a DOT Inspection?
Every so often, truck drivers are put through a DOT inspection to make sure they are complying with all of the rules. These inspections...
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Feb 16, 20198 min read
5 Things I Learned While Being on the Road
By Jake Krough In order for me to get a better understanding of what life is like as a truck driver, ATBS sent me on a three-day road...
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Nov 6, 20182 min read
Enjoy Your Thanksgiving While on the Road!
Thanksgiving is the kickoff to the holiday season. It’s a time to slow down, relax, and be grateful for all the year has brought to us....
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Sep 7, 20184 min read
10 Healthy Snacks for the Road
While driving the highways across the country, how many signs do you see for healthy food options? Probably not many if at all!
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Mar 16, 20181 min read
Top 10 Things an Owner-Operator Should Do Every Day
At ATBS, we understand that sometimes it can be difficult to find your routine. We know that as an owner-operator, your days and weeks...
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