Lars has spent his entire career in the trucking industry, with experience in operations, driver recruiting, and fleet leadership. After starting in the shop at 16, he went on to lead recruiting efforts at ATS and now serves as Vice President of Van Operations.
Independent Contractor | Company Driver | Flatbed Driver | Owner-operator | Dry Van Driver
By:
Lars Offerdahl
July 14th, 2025
Financial preparedness for truck drivers Options for paying truck maintenance costs Practical advice for managing truck maintenance costs Let’s face it: Truck maintenance isn’t cheap, and it rarely happens at a convenient time. Whether you're an owner-operator or a lease driver, the moment something starts knocking around under the hood, one thing runs through your mind: “How am I going to pay for this?”
By:
Lars Offerdahl
April 17th, 2025
Tariffs. Are they happening? Are they not happening? Who has to pay the tariffs and who doesn’t? Are they on pause? For how long? Tariffs are murky. Do you remember Magic 8 Balls? As a kid, you’d ask some super serious question (Does my crush like me?), and you’d count on it to decide your fate. Half the time, it would give you an answer like, “Reply hazy try again” or “Cannot predict now.” Yeah, tariffs kind of feel like that.
By:
Lars Offerdahl
February 21st, 2025
Truck drivers across the country are noticing a trend: They’re running fewer miles than they used to. This change has sparked confusion and concern, especially for drivers who remember the days of consistently hitting 3,000 miles (or more) each week. If you’re one of those drivers wondering why this is happening, you’re not alone.
By:
Lars Offerdahl
September 1st, 2022
Gun regulations for trucking companies Gun regulations for local jurisdictions Consequences of getting caught with a gun ATS' stance on guns Final thoughts Before we go any further, it’s important to note that this article is in no way a political piece or a dispute on gun laws. Instead, this article’s purpose is to provide well-researched facts to inform drivers of the firearm laws and regulations they must follow on the road. It’s a question we hear a lot: Can I carry a gun in my truck?
By:
Lars Offerdahl
August 30th, 2022
Team driving How to get into team driving How team drivers get paid Questions to ask before becoming a team driver Benefits of team driving When you imagine yourself cruising down the highway, traveling across the country, do you imagine a partner by your side or are you more of a lone wolf? Do you relish the thought of making your own schedule? These are just a few of the questions you must consider before you make the difficult decision of whether or not you’d like to be a team driver.