TRUCKING BLOG

The first half of 2025 has been tough for many owner-operators, with high costs and weak freight keeping profits tight. But some drivers...

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 depending on many different factors. Some of these factors include freight type, where, how often, and how far a trucker drives, years of experience, and more. For example, each year, ATBS analyzes the average net income for its truck driver clients. Even though all of our clients are truck drivers, their average net income ranges anywhere from

Writing up your trucking business plan is one of the first things you need to do when you start a trucking company. Your plan will allow you to clearly define your trucking business and give you some direction before you get out on the road. Your plan should include your goals, define how your company will be different, explain how you will grow, how you are going to acquire clients, and a financial plan that shows how you are going to make money. This business plan will be a

As an owner-operator, you’re a small business owner. That means you can’t just focus on how much money you’re making, you also have to focus on how much money you’re spending. Would you rather watch, or listen, to this article in video format? Click here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awPcYaaiNxA Owner-operators have to deal with many of the same common business expenses. Understanding these expenses, and figuring out how to minimize the amount of money coming out of your

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 for happiness and success. There are many things to consider when thinking about starting a trucking business. Before you go down this new path, here are five steps you have to take to start your own trucking business with one truck. Click Here to Download our "Starting a Trucking Business Checklist" Write up a business plan Before you sta

Henry Albert shares how he keeps his trucking business competitive with annual planning, SWOT analysis, and adapting to industry changes for success.

When I started my career as an independent owner-operator under my own authority, I spent a lot of time putting my business plan...

Generally, as a rule, I have made it a habit to track many of my business’s numbers. I do this for several reasons: To benchmark against...

As a truck driver, you want to always be pulling a load. This means that after you deliver a shipment, you want to be loading up a new load quickly and bringing it back home. This is truck driving 101. You know that not all loads are created equal and prices vary dramatically by state. If you are able to control more precisely where you deliver to, then it is best to pay attention to the best and worst states for outbound freight. Let’s take a look at the top and bottom 10 st

Establishing a Limited Liability Company (LLC) can offer a layer of protection and professionalism often sought in the transportation...

As an owner-operator, it’s critical to understand the business structure options available to you and when each is most appropriate for...

What it Means for Your Small Business Starting January 1, 2024, a new reporting requirement went into effect requiring millions of small...

An owner-operator's No. 1 challenge today is keeping more of their hard-earned money. We’d like to tackle this problem by listing four...

Planning is an essential part of owning your business. Here are a few tips on how to start a successful business plan.

The ATBS Hub makes working with us even easier! The ATBS Hub features several tools for viewing and analyzing your revenue, expenses, and...

Motor Carrier Authority refers to the legal permission granted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to operate as a...

ATBS President and CEO Todd Amen and Truckstop's Chief Relationship Officer Brent Hutto have a detailed discussion about how to be a...

By: Mike Hosted, VP, ATBS From May 2020 until April 2022, we saw the biggest and longest freight boom in the history of trucking. Most...

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

It’s no secret that insurance rates in the trucking industry are rising. These increases have impacted both our fleet partners and our...