--- title: Carriers Blog | Ben Delong description: Ben joined ATS more than 11 years ago, playing key roles in Specialized Operations & Customer Service prior to taking on his current role as Director of the Heavy Haul team 8 years ago. In his leadership role, Ben oversees the sales and operations activities for the more than 150 highly specialized Drivers and 250 dedicated trailers on the ATS Heavy Haul fleet, as well as the ATS in-house planning and permitting teams. 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In his leadership role, Ben oversees the sales and operations activities for the more than 150 highly specialized Drivers and 250 dedicated trailers on the ATS Heavy Haul fleet, as well as the ATS in-house planning and permitting teams. Together, Ben and his experienced team safely and successfully plan, permit & deliver more than 10,000 over-dimensional loads each year. Find me on: [**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-delong-21a05a18a/) ## Recent Posts ## [ATS FreightMatch In-App Rate Negotiations: Tips for Success](https://www.atsinc.com/blog/carriers/freightmatch-in-app-rate-negotiation-tips) [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.atsinc.com/blog/carriers/freightmatch-in-app-rate-negotiation-tips) [**](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.atsinc.com/blog/carriers/freightmatch-in-app-rate-negotiation-tips&title=&summary=&source=) [**](mailto:?&subject=ATS+FreightMatch+In-App+Rate+Negotiations%3A+Tips+for+Success&body=https://www.atsinc.com/blog/carriers/freightmatch-in-app-rate-negotiation-tips) Posted by [Ben Delong](https://www.atsinc.com/blog/carriers/author/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](https://www.atsinc.com/blog/carriers/best-load-boards-truck-drivers-and-carriers) have revolutionized the way shippers, brokers, and carriers connect. 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