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3 Reasons Why Fleet Maintenance Is Important
Whether you run a trucking company, a taxi company, or a car rental, you should not neglect proper fleet maintenance.
Jul 15, 20192 min read
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What to Know Before Signing a Lease Purchase Trucking Agreement
If you are thinking about becoming a lease-purchase owner-operator, there are a few things to consider before signing an agreement....
Jan 8, 20193 min read
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How to Decide Which Lease-Purchase Trucking Companies Are Worth Driving For
As a lease-purchase owner-operator, there are many things to consider when deciding what company to lease onto. Even though you are...
Dec 13, 20183 min read
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Tips for Staying Productive On the Road during the Holiday Season
Being an independent truck driver can be a stressful business. The holiday season can certainly add to that stress, with the desire to...
Dec 1, 20183 min read
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Business Is Great, but the Pendulum Always Swings
This could be the best time to take stock and consider a few ways that might be helpful in the future.
Nov 29, 20182 min read
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How to Manage a Successful Trucking Company
When you have your own trucking authority, you are just as much of a business owner as you are a truck driver. There is a lot more to...
Nov 26, 20185 min read
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How Much Does It Cost to Start a Trucking Company?
Many drivers make the transition from company driver to owner-operator because they want the opportunity to make more money and have more...
Oct 20, 20186 min read
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5 Things to Know About Owning a Trucking Company
Here are five things all truck drivers should know before owning a trucking company.
Aug 1, 20183 min read
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Coaching Your Business Towards Success
Alongside every top athlete is a team of coaches dedicated to helping them achieve their success.
Jul 30, 20182 min read
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Building Good Business Relationships
Communication and relationship building skills are a big part of running a successful trucking business.
Jun 28, 20183 min read
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Know Your Potential Customer
When you want to sell your product or service to a customer, you won’t be able to persuade anyone to buy anything from you until you...
Jun 20, 20182 min read
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Ongoing Safety Culture
I read an article recently which stated that the Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported...
Jun 16, 20182 min read
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Your Customer Has Choices
As a business owner, it’s important for you to create your own brand if you want to stand out from your competition. Some business owners...
Jun 13, 20182 min read
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Time Is Your Biggest Asset
Most owner-operators were company drivers before they bought a truck. Company drivers quickly figure out how to get the time off that...
May 4, 20184 min read
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5 Tips for Small Businesses Needing Better Cash Flow
The fluctuations can make it difficult to pay your employees, purchase new equipment, expand your business, or even stay afloat.
Apr 29, 20183 min read
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How to Grow Your Monthly Profit
Every month ATBS does the accounting for thousands of owner-operator drivers. We have inside knowledge of who is profiting by making the...
Apr 17, 20182 min read
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8 Apps Every Small Business Owner Should Be Using
The great thing about the web today is that there are tons of apps that can really help you improve your business efficiency.
Mar 16, 20182 min read
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Build Your Business: Managing Time
The following article is an exerpt from Build Your Businesss: An Owner-Operator's Guide to Success PURCHASE A COPY OF THE BOOK Successful...
Mar 15, 20186 min read
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Creating a Profit Plan for Your Business
Constructing a personalized profit plan is one of the most important things that a driver can do. This is your roadmap to financial success.
Jul 23, 20162 min read
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How to Read Your Profit & Loss Statement
Each month ATBS clients are provided with a profit & loss statement. This helps to show you how your business performed during the prior...
Jul 1, 20161 min read
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