Can You Overhang on a Step Deck Trailer? 5 Steps to Ensure Compliance

Posted by Joanna Jungels on Jan 22, 2025 9:00:00 AM

For experienced carriers and industry newbies alike, navigating the rules for overhanging cargo on step deck trailers can be especially tricky. 

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6 Oversize/Overweight Permit Companies to Consider Using in 2025

Posted by Adam Koopmeiners on Jan 16, 2025 3:00:00 PM

Your company and customers don’t have time to waste on muddling through the complex oversized/overweight (OSOW) permitting process. You have a job to do and a deadline to meet, and while you’re great at moving..

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10 Load Boards with Apps to Try In 2025: Our Top Picks

How to Make More Money as a Truck Driver in 2026

Posted by Sean Glenz on Jan 14, 2025 1:25:00 PM

Not only is truck driving an enjoyable career — because you get to enjoy your freedom and explore the country — but truck driving can be an extremely lucrative career. In fact, as of Dec 31, 2024, the national..

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What to Do Before Leaving a Shipper: Your Post-Pick-Up Checklist

Posted by Doug Dobbelaire on Aug 21, 2024 9:00:00 AM

As a truck driver, you know that the time you spend at a shipper’s pick-up point is key to positioning the rest of your trip for success. Without thorough preparation, a domino effect of safety concerns,..

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Best Factoring Companies for Trucking: 15 Options to Conside

Posted by Mary Wolf on Jul 24, 2024 9:30:00 AM

Trucking factoring companies help carriers get paid faster for delivered loads instead of waiting 30 to 90 days for customer payment. This guide highlights 15 factoring companies that many ATS Logistics..

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ATS FreightMatch In-App Rate Negotiations: Tips for Success

Posted by Ben Delong on Feb 26, 2024 1:23:47 PM

In today's dynamic transportation landscape, where efficiency and cost-effectiveness are paramount, load board apps have revolutionized the way shippers, brokers, and carriers connect. Hosted online, users..

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What is a Good CSA Score? [Understanding Carrier CSA Scores]

Posted by Kelli Bloom on Dec 18, 2023 8:30:00 AM

Safety on the road is a big deal for everyone — from truck drivers and mini-van drivers to bicyclists and pedestrians. 

But for truck drivers, it goes one step further. As the biggest vehicle on the road, you..

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Load Tracking For Carriers: Why It’s Important, How to Get Set Up and Pros and Cons

Posted by Jerry Ramirez on Dec 11, 2023 10:00:00 AM

Technology is intertwined with your personal life. Cell phones, computers, tablets, smartwatches and televisions have been jostling for your attention off the clock for more than a decade. On the clock, these..

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Navigating the Holiday Season: How to Prepare as a Small Carrier

Posted by Sean Glenz on Nov 22, 2023 11:15:57 AM

The holidays are a joyous time of year, but they can be extra stressful if you aren’t prepared. That goes for everyone — whether you’re a company driver, an owner-operator running under your authority or a..

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