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- Sep 29
- 3 min
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 21
- 6 min
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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- Sep 13
- 6 min
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
- 1 min
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
- 4 min
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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- Jun 1
- 3 min
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 15
- 4 min
How to Prepare for Roadcheck 2022
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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- May 11
- 4 min
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
- 5 min
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
- 3 min
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 31
- 4 min
How Did Owner-Operators Perform in 2021?
Twice a year, ATBS provides an analysis of the financial trends for owner-operators in the trucking industry. With 2021 being an...
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- Mar 12
- 5 min
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, 2021
- 5 min
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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- Jul 29, 2021
- 3 min
Seasonality & Fuel Costs
It’s currently the middle of summer and the warmest months of the year if you live north of the equator. So why are we talking about...
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- Jul 14, 2021
- 4 min
How Does the IFTA Reporting System Work?
What is IFTA? The International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) is a pact between the lower 48 states and the ten Canadian provinces that...
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- Apr 30, 2021
- 2 min
Why is the Price of Fuel Going Up?
No doubt, everyone that drives for a living has noticed the increase in fuel price over the last six months. We saw the national average...
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- Dec 18, 2020
- 6 min
Where Did All the Truck Drivers Go?
The trucking industry has about 80,000 fewer available drivers today compared to a year ago. Currently, the OTR truckload driver count is...
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- Nov 16, 2020
- 12 min
What Would a Nationwide A.B.5 Mean For Fleets and Owner-Operators?
Executive Summary Introduction Assembly Bill 5 (A.B. 5) is a California law that restricts businesses from classifying workers as...
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- Sep 20, 2020
- 2 min
What Would Our World Be Like Without Truck Drivers?
We'd all be sitting here naked and hungry! National Truck Driver Appreciation Week 2022 is from September 11th-17th. Truck drivers will...
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