--- title: Carriers Blog | Carrier Resources description: Carrier Resources | This blog regularly produces educational information, tools and insights for trucking companies to use in managing their businesses. --- [![ATS logo](https://www.atsinc.com/hubfs/ATS%20Logo_4c_R-1.png) ](https://www.atsinc.com/) - [Request A Quote](https://www.atsinc.com/contact-us/request-a-quote-general-inquiry) ** - ![search](https://www.atsinc.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Custom/ATS2021/icons/search.svg) - Services** - North America** - [Dry Van](https://www.atsinc.com/services/dry-van-shipping) - [Dedicated](https://www.atsinc.com/services/dedicated-transportation) - [Freight Brokerage](https://www.atsinc.com/services/freight-brokerage) - [Flatbed](https://www.atsinc.com/services/flatbed-shipping-service) - [Heavy Haul](https://www.atsinc.com/services/heavy-haul-trucking) - [Reefer](https://www.atsinc.com/services/temperature-controlled-shipping) - Global** - [Cross-Border Shipping](https://www.atsinc.com/services/border-crossing-freight-services) - [International](https://www.atsinc.com/services/international-shipping) - [Inter/Multimodal](https://www.atsinc.com/services/intermodal-multimodal-shipping) - Logistics Management** - [Project Logistics](https://www.atsinc.com/services/project-logistics) - [Warehousing](https://www.atsinc.com/services/warehousing-yard-management) - Work With Us** - [Become a Carrier](https://www.atsinc.com/carriers) - [Corporate Openings](https://www.atsinc.com/corporate-careers/open-positions) - [Driver Openings](https://www.drive4ats.com/) - [Career Success Center](https://www.atsinc.com/corporate-careers/success-center) - Resources** - [ATS Customer Portal](https://customer.ats-inc.com/?__hstc=118829526.59e6001859487d3c4c8af85a471293bd.1758563962955.1760975317682.1760984705208.45&__hssc=118829526.12.1760984705208&__hsfp=2619848739&hsutk=59e6001859487d3c4c8af85a471293bd&contentType=standard-page) - [ATS Freightmatch](https://www.atsinc.com/carriers/ats-freightmatch) - [Available Loads](https://www.atsinc.com/services/freight-brokerage/available-loads) - [Learning Hub](https://www.atsinc.com/learning-hub) - [Price Info](https://www.atsinc.com/freight-shipping-price-information) - Company** - [About Us](https://www.atsinc.com/about) - [Equipment](https://www.atsinc.com/about/asset-equipment) - [Company History](https://www.atsinc.com/about/history) - [Leadership](https://www.atsinc.com/about/leadership-team) - [Safety](https://www.atsinc.com/about/safety) - [Contact Us](https://www.atsinc.com/contact-us) - [Load Tracker](https://www.atsinc.com/load-tracker) - [Request A Quote](https://www.atsinc.com/contact-us/request-a-quote-general-inquiry) ** # Carrier Resources Articles ## [Can You Overhang on a Step Deck Trailer? 5 Steps to Ensure Compliance](https://www.atsinc.com/blog/carriers/overhang-rules-step-deck-stepdeck-trailer) [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.atsinc.com/blog/carriers/overhang-rules-step-deck-stepdeck-trailer) [**](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.atsinc.com/blog/carriers/overhang-rules-step-deck-stepdeck-trailer&title=&summary=&source=) [**](mailto:?&subject=Can+You+Overhang+on+a+Step+Deck+Trailer%3F+5+Steps+to+Ensure+Compliance&body=https://www.atsinc.com/blog/carriers/overhang-rules-step-deck-stepdeck-trailer) Posted by [Joanna Jungels](https://www.atsinc.com/blog/carriers/author/joanna-jungels) on Jan 22, 2025 9:00:00 AM [Read More](https://www.atsinc.com/blog/carriers/overhang-rules-step-deck-stepdeck-trailer) ## [6 Oversize/Overweight Permit Companies to Consider Using in 2025](https://www.atsinc.com/blog/carriers/6-oversize-overweight-permit-companies-to-consider) [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.atsinc.com/blog/carriers/6-oversize-overweight-permit-companies-to-consider) [**](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.atsinc.com/blog/carriers/6-oversize-overweight-permit-companies-to-consider&title=&summary=&source=) [**](mailto:?&subject=6+Oversize%2FOverweight+Permit+Companies+to+Consider+Using+in+2025&body=https://www.atsinc.com/blog/carriers/6-oversize-overweight-permit-companies-to-consider) Posted by [Adam Koopmeiners](https://www.atsinc.com/blog/carriers/author/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.. [Read More](https://www.atsinc.com/blog/carriers/6-oversize-overweight-permit-companies-to-consider) ## [10 Load Boards with Apps to Try In 2025: Our Top Picks](https://www.atsinc.com/blog/carriers/best-load-boards-truck-drivers-and-carriers) [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.atsinc.com/blog/carriers/best-load-boards-truck-drivers-and-carriers) [**](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.atsinc.com/blog/carriers/best-load-boards-truck-drivers-and-carriers&title=&summary=&source=) [**](mailto:?&subject=10+Load+Boards+with+Apps+to+Try+In+2025%3A+Our+Top+Picks&body=https://www.atsinc.com/blog/carriers/best-load-boards-truck-drivers-and-carriers) Posted by [Brady Winkels](https://www.atsinc.com/blog/carriers/author/brady-winkels) on Jan 14, 2025 2:15:00 PM - [DAT One](https://www.atsinc.com/blog/carriers/tag/carrier-resources/page/1#dat-one) - [Direct Freight Services](https://www.atsinc.com/blog/carriers/tag/carrier-resources/page/1#direct-freight-services) - [123 Loadboard](https://www.atsinc.com/blog/carriers/tag/carrier-resources/page/1#one23loadboard) - [C.H. Robinson Navisphere Carrier](https://www.atsinc.com/blog/carriers/tag/carrier-resources/page/1#navisphere) - [Trucker Path TruckLoads](https://www.atsinc.com/blog/carriers/tag/carrier-resources/page/1#truckerpath) - [DOFT Load Board & Truck Loads](https://www.atsinc.com/blog/carriers/tag/carrier-resources/page/1#DOFT) - [Truckstop.com](https://www.atsinc.com/blog/carriers/tag/carrier-resources/page/1#truckstop) - [TruckSmarter](https://www.atsinc.com/blog/carriers/tag/carrier-resources/page/1#trucksmarter) - [Coyote Go](https://www.atsinc.com/blog/carriers/tag/carrier-resources/page/1#coyotego) - [TQL Load Board](https://www.atsinc.com/blog/carriers/tag/carrier-resources/page/1#TQL) Trucking is a vital.. [Read More](https://www.atsinc.com/blog/carriers/best-load-boards-truck-drivers-and-carriers) ## [How to Make More Money as a Truck Driver in 2026](https://www.atsinc.com/blog/carriers/how-make-more-money-as-truck-driver) [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.atsinc.com/blog/carriers/how-make-more-money-as-truck-driver) [**](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.atsinc.com/blog/carriers/how-make-more-money-as-truck-driver&title=&summary=&source=) [**](mailto:?&subject=How+to+Make+More+Money+as+a+Truck+Driver+in+2026&body=https://www.atsinc.com/blog/carriers/how-make-more-money-as-truck-driver) Posted by [Sean Glenz](https://www.atsinc.com/blog/carriers/author/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..](https://www.ziprecruiter.com/Salaries/Owner-Operator-Truck-Driver-Salary) [Read More](https://www.atsinc.com/blog/carriers/how-make-more-money-as-truck-driver) ## [What to Do Before Leaving a Shipper: Your Post-Pick-Up Checklist](https://www.atsinc.com/blog/carriers/what-to-do-before-leaving-shipper-post-pick-up-checklist) [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.atsinc.com/blog/carriers/what-to-do-before-leaving-shipper-post-pick-up-checklist) [**](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.atsinc.com/blog/carriers/what-to-do-before-leaving-shipper-post-pick-up-checklist&title=&summary=&source=) [**](mailto:?&subject=What+to+Do+Before+Leaving+a+Shipper%3A+Your+Post-Pick-Up+Checklist&body=https://www.atsinc.com/blog/carriers/what-to-do-before-leaving-shipper-post-pick-up-checklist) Posted by [Doug Dobbelaire](https://www.atsinc.com/blog/carriers/author/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,.. [Read More](https://www.atsinc.com/blog/carriers/what-to-do-before-leaving-shipper-post-pick-up-checklist) ## [Best Factoring Companies for Trucking: 15 Options to Conside](https://www.atsinc.com/blog/carriers/top-factoring-companies-for-trucking) [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.atsinc.com/blog/carriers/top-factoring-companies-for-trucking) [**](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.atsinc.com/blog/carriers/top-factoring-companies-for-trucking&title=&summary=&source=) [**](mailto:?&subject=Best+Factoring+Companies+for+Trucking%3A+15+Options+to+Conside&body=https://www.atsinc.com/blog/carriers/top-factoring-companies-for-trucking) Posted by [Mary Wolf](https://www.atsinc.com/blog/carriers/author/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.. [Read More](https://www.atsinc.com/blog/carriers/top-factoring-companies-for-trucking) ## [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. Hosted online, users.. [Read More](https://www.atsinc.com/blog/carriers/freightmatch-in-app-rate-negotiation-tips) ## [What is a Good CSA Score? [Understanding Carrier CSA Scores]](https://www.atsinc.com/blog/carriers/carrier-csa-scores) [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.atsinc.com/blog/carriers/carrier-csa-scores) [**](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.atsinc.com/blog/carriers/carrier-csa-scores&title=&summary=&source=) [**](mailto:?&subject=What+is+a+Good+CSA+Score%3F+%5BUnderstanding+Carrier+CSA+Scores%5D&body=https://www.atsinc.com/blog/carriers/carrier-csa-scores) Posted by [Kelli Bloom](https://www.atsinc.com/blog/carriers/author/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.. [Read More](https://www.atsinc.com/blog/carriers/carrier-csa-scores) ## [Load Tracking For Carriers: Why It’s Important, How to Get Set Up and Pros and Cons](https://www.atsinc.com/blog/carriers/load-tracking-carriers-why-how-get-set-up-pros-cons) [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.atsinc.com/blog/carriers/load-tracking-carriers-why-how-get-set-up-pros-cons) [**](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.atsinc.com/blog/carriers/load-tracking-carriers-why-how-get-set-up-pros-cons&title=&summary=&source=) [**](mailto:?&subject=Load+Tracking+For+Carriers%3A+Why+It%E2%80%99s+Important%2C+How+to+Get+Set+Up+and+Pros+and+Cons&body=https://www.atsinc.com/blog/carriers/load-tracking-carriers-why-how-get-set-up-pros-cons) Posted by [Jerry Ramirez](https://www.atsinc.com/blog/carriers/author/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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