Are you an owner-operator that’s making the switch from moving vans to flatbed trailers? Before you can make the change, first and foremost, you need to make sure your truck is ready to go.
Jody King
Following 19 years as an over-the-road truck driver, and more than 2 million accident-free miles, Jody joined ATS as a safety specialist in 2019. Today, using his well-rounded knowledge of truck driver safety and safe practices, Jody acts as a driver safety counselor overseeing ATS' newest safety program, ATS Safety Driven University. Jody approaches each day in the transportation world with self-confidence and poise as he helps ATS's many drivers improve their safety knowledge and practices.
Recent Posts
Switching from Dry Van Hauling to Flatbed Hauling: What Does My Truck Need?
Weight Distribution on a Van Trailer or a Reefer [7 Tips]
Posted by on Feb 7, 2023 12:22:41 PM
When you’re hauling van trailers, you could be hauling any number of things. Is it cheesy holiday decorations for the TJ Maxx up the road? Is it furniture in a million tiny pieces designed to be put together..
Weight Distribution on a Flatbed Trailer: 5 Tips for Success
Posted by on Feb 7, 2023 12:16:39 PM
As a truck driver, you’ve probably hauled a lot of different types of loads (maybe on a lot of different types of flatbed trailers) in your career. Flatbed trailer weight placement will change from load to..
Truck Driver Training Simulators: 3 Ways They Can Improve Your Skills
Posted by on Feb 7, 2023 11:53:30 AM
Imagine being able to test out driving in poor weather conditions before you ever get on the road in your rig. Imagine being able to practice your backing skills without ever worrying that you’ll run into..
Load Securement Tips: Is a Career in Flatbed Trucking Right for Me?
Posted by on Feb 7, 2023 11:45:34 AM
Do you have what it takes to be a flatbed trucker and secure different types of cargo every day?
Maximizing Your Hours of Service: 3 Tips for Truck Driver Time Management
Posted by on Feb 7, 2023 11:39:15 AM
If you’re like most truck drivers, you’re looking for a way to make more money.
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