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Christian Trucking Company: ATC’s Commitment to Faith and Service
ATC is a Christian trucking company delivering more than transport—offering compassion, faith-based service, and unwavering support for our community.
10 Trucking Industry Trends for 2024
Discover the top 10 trucking industry trends for 2024, from electric trucks to autonomous technology, and learn how to stay compliant with new regulations.
How to Check and Improve Your Driver CSA Score
Learn how to check and improve your driver CSA score to ensure safety, compliance, and peak performance on the road. Learn how to improve your reputation now.
What Are the Benefits of Becoming a Truck Driveaway Driver
Discover the benefits of becoming a truck driveaway driver, from flexible schedules to lower cargo liabilities and strong industry networking.
5 Best Practices for Vehicle Fleet Management
Ready to maximize your fleet’s efficiency? Click to explore the five can’t-miss fleet management practices that can boost your fleet’s performance.
10 Truck Fleet Management Tips for Your Business
Discover 10 essential fleet management tips to optimize efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure regulatory compliance.
How to Improve Your Truck Fleet Operations
Improve your truck fleet operations with ATC’s solutions for compliance, efficiency, route management, and timely deliveries.
How Is Commercial Vehicle Transport Regulated in the US
Do you need to ensure your fleet's compliance with ever-changing regulations in commercial vehicle transport? Navigating the maze of federal and state regulations can be overwhelming, especially when you're focused on keeping your business running smoothly. However,...
5 Essential DOT Regulations for Truck Compliance
Navigating the complexities of DOT regulations can be challenging, but understanding and implementing these 5 key requirements is crucial for compliance.
10 Key Trucking Regulations Your Staff Should Know
By adhering to these 10 trucking regulations, companies can avoid costly penalties, reduce accident risks, and build a reputation for reliability and professionalism.
Best Practices to Ship a Truck Across the US
Best practices to ship a truck across the US. Learn how to choose the right service, prepare, and comply with regulations.
How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Truck in the US?
Discover how much does it cost to ship a truck in the US. Get the best prices and the best services for your truck or vehicle fleet.
Can You Transport a Box Truck Fleet Across the Country?
Need box truck transport across the country? ATC offers hassle-free, professional fleet relocation. Contact us today and simplify your logistics!
What is a Driveaway Service and Why Supply Chains Depend On It?
Are you looking to optimize your supply chain and ensure timely deliveries? A reliable solution is essential for keeping your operations running smoothly. Enter the driveaway service, a crucial component many businesses rely on to transport vehicles efficiently. But...
How to Avoid the Most Common Procurement Issues and Increase Delivery Efficiency
Explore practical solutions to common procurement issues, including advanced software use, strategic supplier management, and regular performance reviews.
5 Crucial Tips to Improve Your Truck Fleet Logistics
Managing a truck fleet can be a complex and challenging task. From coordinating deliveries to ensuring vehicle maintenance, there are many moving parts to consider. However, implementing the right strategies can streamline your operations and improve efficiency....
How to Track Your Truck Delivery and Ensure Efficient Transportation
Are you tired of the uncertainty and inefficiency in managing your commercial vehicle logistics? Whether dealing with delayed shipping or logistical inefficiencies, being unable to track truck deliveries can severely disrupt your business operations. Fortunately,...
5 Tips for Moving a Food Truck: Ship Your Concession Truck Anywhere
Moving your food truck to a new location involves unique challenges. How do you ensure the safety of your mobile kitchen and all its contents during transport? The key lies in partnering with a transportation expert who understands the specific needs of moving a...
How to Deliver Boom Trucks to Your Business Location
Are you trying to improve your business with a boom truck but worried about the delivery challenges of such specialized equipment? Given the size, permits, and transportation complexities, the process could be overwhelming. The solution is to understand all the...
5 Tips for Shipping Machinery: Transport Construction Trucks Across Different States and More
Do you need to ship machinery or deliver construction trucks across states? Check all the tips to streamline the process.
How To Deliver a New Truck Fleet for Your Business
Let’s explore how you can deliver new trucks for your business. Check different options and know the insights.
Top 5 Safe Driving Tips for Truckers and Movers
As a trucker or mover, safety should always come first. Discover the top five driving tips to keep you and others safe.
Veterans and their Future in American Trucking
The trucking industry is a popular choice for veterans transitioning into civilian careers. Fortunately, there are several government initiatives in place to help ease their transition and many industry-focused programs designed specifically for veterans. These...
7 Safety Tips for Oversize and Heavy Truck Transport
Keeping Drivers and Vehicles Safe The most recent survey by The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) showed that 26.3% of all injuries reported by long haul truck drivers were to their arms. Sixty percent of injuries were sprains and strains....
What a CDL Candidate Must Have
Acquiring a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) opens up a world of possibilities for professional growth and financial stability. However, obtaining a CDL requires meeting certain qualifications specific to the commercial driving industry. While the basic CDL is...
Don’t Let Distracted-Driving Destroy Everything
It Can Harm Your Career, Your Safety and the Safety of Others With more vehicles on the road and an increase in motor vehicle accidents and fatalities, it is essential to remain distraction-free while driving to ensure your safety and a successful career. TIP #1:...
Protecting Drivers and Owner-Operators from Identity Theft
Identity theft is on the rise, and drivers and owner-operators are not immune to this crime. As a truck driver, you carry sensitive information such as your Social Security number, license, and insurance details, making you vulnerable to identity theft. We’ve compiled...
Flexibility and Financial Freedom
Benefits to Becoming an ATC Driveaway Driver The COVID pandemic has changed everything about trucking. It severely altered production lines and the need for freight haulers. The disruption meant that trucks were temporarily carrying fewer loads. But now that loads per...
Want to Become a Driveaway Driver?
Check all the info you need to become a driveaway driver or trucker and start earning more. What requirements do you need to meet? What do you need to do?
What Do Driveaway Services Entail?
Everything You Need to Know About Driveaway Services You’ve just purchased a new vehicle for your business, either from across the state or from a different country, and you’ll need to find a way to get it to your facilities. Or, perhaps your company is moving, and...
What Types of Trucks Can ATC Transport?
There are over 15 million trucks in the United States. Of these, two million are tractor-trailers. If you’re involved in the world of fleet management, you’ll know how crucial truck transportation is. Managing your inventories of trucks is critical, and being able to...
5 Ways to Support Your Drivers This Christmas
Your drivers have gone above and beyond in 2021! A little special recognition will show them you truly want them to have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year: Communicate personally and effectively. This goes beyond regular dispatches. The holiday season simply...
9 Crucial Questions to Ask a Truck Transport Company Before Hiring
Transporting trucks is not as straightforward as transporting regular vehicles. Commercial trucks are bulky and heavy, which means they need better care while transporting. So how do you find the right truck transport company? The first step is likely to be a Google...
How to Get the Hazardous Materials Endorsement
That “H” on your license is an essential requirement for all hazardous equipment drivers with ATC. That one letter means our drivers have worked harder to become more qualified to carry hazardous materials that could cause extensive damage to people and the...
Pre-Trip Inspection: What to Check Before You Go On the Road
If you’re a new truck driver or in a rush to get on the road it’s easy to want to skip a pre-trip inspection. But it’s essential that you take this step seriously. Many employers require a pre-trip inspection, it keeps you safe and aware of potential hazards, and if...
Tips for Truckin’ Through the Holidays
Santa’s workshop is operating at a total capacity 24/7 to produce toys for children worldwide. Truck drivers also work extra hard behind the scenes to keep holiday shipments in stores nationwide. With expected high demand, many drivers find taking time off to make it...
Protect Your Sight and Skin from Harmful UV Rays
As a truck driver, you spend long hours on the road, exposed to the elements. While you may be aware of the risks associated with driving, such as accidents and fatigue, have you considered the impact of the sun's harmful UV rays on your sight and skin? It's easy to...
Tips from a Truck Driver’s Point of View
We’ve all been frustrated by semis from time to time. They slow down traffic and occasionally seem like the awkward elephant in the middle of the room. No question, there are times they just seem to be in everyone’s way! But have you ever tried to see the road from...
Driving Isn’t Just a Man’s Game Anymore
Gone are the days when truck driving was seen as solely a man's job. In a typically male-dominated industry, women have been breaking through barriers and making their mark in trucking. With more and more women entering this field, it's clear that truck driving is no...
Trucking and COVID-19
How to Avoid the Virus on the Road ATC Driveaway works hard to provide our top-quality drivers with the resources they need to safely protect themselves and others from COVID-19. The safety of our clients and drivers is our top priority. According to the CDC,...
How to Keep a Low CSA Score: A Truck Driver’s Guide to Success
The Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) score is crucial in the trucking industry. It is a safety measurement system for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), assessing and ranking carriers based on their on-road performance and compliance...
NHTSA Passes New Rear Underride Legislation
Rear underride crashes continue to be a grave concern on our nation’s roadways, and a new June ruling by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is intending to decrease some disturbing accident statistics. Rear underride guards are steel bars that...
Women and Trucking Do Go Hand-In-Hand!
The trucking industry often faces unique challenges when it comes to hiring, such as struggling to fill open trucker positions thanks to high turnover, retirement and an increased demand for goods, driving an increased need for drivers. While the majority of drivers...
Fleet Safety for Women
The trucking industry is celebrating the consistent increase of female drivers, but there remains one concern that must be addressed: 60% of women report they have felt unsafe at least once in the past year, 20% of them have been threatened by a weapon, and the issue...
Proposed Legislation Brings Necessary Parking
$800 million dollars of parking spots? It’s an absolute necessity, according to those in the trucking industry, and this is the dollar amount sought by author of the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act. This bill, presented by Rep. Mike Most (R-IL), would allocate...
How to Get Your CDL and Become a Truck Driver
If you’re looking for new and exciting career opportunities, it’s time to consider becoming a licensed truck driver. The first step to becoming a commercial truck driver is passing the commercial driver’s license exam (otherwise known as the CDL test). Getting your...
5 Exercises for Long-Haul Truckers to Stay Healthy On the Road
Whether your New Year’s resolution is to get in shape or you’re just looking to ease some of the pain and stiffness that comes from sitting during a long drive, these exercises are perfect for any commercial truck driver. You can complete them inside the cab or grab a...
529 Plans Now Available to the Trucking Industry
In the late 1980s, American families started to take the tax advantage of a 529 plan, a savings plan to be used solely to fund a college or vocational education. Since then, 49 states and the District of Columbia have implemented 529 plans for their citizens; over 12...
How to stay Healthy on the Road
There is one key to staying healthy on the road…staying healthy off the road! We all know that proper diet and exercise is the route to longevity, but what does it do for us NOW? Absolutely everything, and some basic habits can make your next drive more enjoyable as...
Top 8 Podcasts to Listen to On the Road: Best Choices for Truckers
You’ve got hours of driving before you and getting ready to hit the road; it’s time to pack up the necessities: Coffee, emergency gear, and great entertainment. Categorized for your convenience, here are some podcast-junkie favorites! Especially for YOU, the trucker...
Winter Trucking Safety Skills
Even for the most experienced truck driver, driving in snow and foul weather is a challenge. The pressure of completing a job on time can put yourself and your cargo at risk. Knowing safe winter trucking safety skills, creating a bad weather precheck and carrying...
How the ATC Incentive Program is Keeping Drivers motivated and Driving Growth
At ATC, we feel that it is necessary to invest in our drivers and recognize their commitment to expanding our team. One of the best ways that we let our drivers know they are valuable to our company is by offering an incentive program that rewards them when they...