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Nov 182 min read

5 Ways President Trump Affects Trucking

What does the recent election mean for your small business and trucking in general? If investors are any indication, the election means...

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Oct 313 min read

Breaking Barriers: The Truth About Women in Trucking

Addressing Misconceptions The trucking industry, long dominated by men, is seeing a steady rise in female participation. Despite this,...

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Aug 213 min read

Waiting for Election Day for the Freight Market to Turn

The freight market has been navigating rough waters lately, creating challenges for many owner-operator truck drivers. The upcoming 2024...

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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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May 84 min read

How to Prepare for Roadcheck 2024

Roadside inspections are a critical part of the trucking industry. They help ensure that truck drivers are compliant with the laws and...

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Mar 206 min read

How Did Owner-Operators Perform in 2023?

2023 proved to be a difficult year with low freight volumes and rates in both the spot and contract markets. The question now is… where...

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Oct 9, 20236 min read

Self-Driving Trucks: Are Truck Drivers Out of a Job?

A lot has happened in the world of self-driving trucks. More companies have emerged, technologies are being tested, laws are being...

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Aug 31, 20233 min read

Celebrating the Unsung Heroes: Top 25 Things We Love About Truckers

Truck drivers are the unsung heroes of the road, and ATBS wants to celebrate this community with the top 25 things we love about truckers.

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Jun 20, 20234 min read

How to Choose the Right CDL Training School

Choosing the right CDL training school is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make in your truck driving career. While you might think...

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May 31, 20233 min read

The Top 25 Habits of Successful Owner-Operators

The most successful owner-operator truck drivers in the industry didn't get where they are because of sheer luck. These drivers are...

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Nov 23, 20222 min read

Connecting With Your Customers

Recently, I had the privilege of getting an inside look at how ATBS, a corporate tax and consulting company, functions. Being a truck...

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Sep 29, 20223 min read

Insights and Incentives for Training New Drivers

Who Will Train the Next Generation of Truck Drivers? Every time I see a video of a rookie struggling to back up, or making poor decisions...

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Sep 13, 20226 min read

How Does the Inflation Reduction Act Impact Truck Drivers?

What is The Inflation Reduction Act? The Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law on August 16, 2022. While the act is titled the...

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Aug 11, 20221 min read

Automation in Trucking

The impression that I get when I speak to drivers about potential automation in trucking, is one of skepticism and denial. While robots...

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Jul 21, 20224 min read

The Quick Guide to AB5 for Truck Drivers

On June 30, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court denied certiorari on AB5. As a result, the injunction on AB5 that has been in place for over two...

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May 11, 20224 min read

Five Steps to Start a Trucking Business with One Truck

Making the transition from company driver to owner-operator is a big step. You will now be your own boss and will need to set yourself up...

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Apr 12, 20225 min read

Managing Your Trucking Business in a Changing Market

By: Todd Amen, President and CEO of ATBS As Bob Dylan sang in 1961, “ The Times, They Are a-Changin’ ”. The big thing we can take away...

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Apr 5, 20223 min read

What is a Fuel Surcharge?

A fuel surcharge is a mechanism in the trucking industry that helps balance the fluctuations in the cost of fuel. Incorporating a fuel...

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Mar 12, 20225 min read

How Does The Rising Cost of Fuel Impact Your Business?

Find out how to manage rising fuel costs in your owner-operator business

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Oct 3, 20215 min read

How Much Do Truck Drivers Make?

Asking “How much do truck drivers make?” is not an easy question. This is because the amount of money a truck driver can make varies...

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