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Can You Have a Career as a Truck Driver?
Truck driving as a career is not for everybody, but for those people who work hard and love what they do.
Sep 17, 20195 min read
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6 Things Successful Trucking Business Owners Do Everyday
Long-lasting success won’t be achieved if there isn’t a constant focus on bettering your business daily.
Jul 21, 20193 min read
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5 Trucking Forums That You Should Follow
Because of this, online forums have become a great place for truck drivers to converse with others in the industry.
Jul 9, 20193 min read
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ATBS Client Spotlight: Kevin Kocmich
Kevin Kocmich was one of three finalists for the 2018 Owner-Operator of the Year award.
Apr 25, 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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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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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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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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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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The Business of Team Driving
Did you know some of the most successful owner-operators drive as a team? In fact, last year some ATBS team driving clients made over...
Nov 1, 20153 min read
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10 Traits That Successful Owner-Operators Possess
A recent study reveals that 8 out of 10 of those businesses will fail to make it past the 18-month mark.
Oct 25, 20154 min read
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Cash Advances and Quarterly Tax Estimates
Almost every owner-operator began their career as a company driver and learn early to get a cash advance against their future paycheck.
Sep 20, 20153 min read
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Best Ways to Beat the Winter Blues
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a condition that affects around 10-20% of Americans during the winter months.
Dec 22, 20143 min read
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How to Become an Owner-Operator Truck Driver
If you’re considering making the jump from being a company driver to an owner-operator truck driver there are several things that you can...
Dec 13, 20143 min read
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Growing a Small Fleet Trucking Company
Creating a fleet is no small task. With careful pre-planning and inside knowledge, drivers can grow a fleet and build a successful...
Sep 27, 20145 min read
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10 Ways to Grow Your Trucking Business Using Body Language or Behavior
Whether you’re brushing up for a new business endeavor, or you’re new to the game – these tips will help you put your best foot forward!
Jun 3, 20143 min read
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Start Thinking like the CEO of Your Business
For Americans, each one of us has the right to decide how to earn our money and support our family. We have the right to choose our own...
Mar 1, 20144 min read
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Business Practices for Successful Owner-Operators
The chances of being successful are improved dramatically when you also utilize good basic business practices.
Jan 23, 20143 min read
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