Lars Offerdahl

Lars has been in the trucking industry his whole working life. He started working in the shop when he was just 16 years old. Lars spent about 10 years in operations before moving to driver recruiting. He spent five years in recruiting before joining the ATS team as the vice president of driver recruiting. He currently serves as the vice president of van operations. No day is ever the same in the trucking industry and Lars enjoys the challenge that presents.

By: Lars Offerdahl
January 26th, 2024

When you’re looking to make a switch, how do you determine which carrier to drive for — especially when you’re looking at some of the top-ranked companies in the industry? By now, you’ve probably done a ton of research to narrow your search to a company or two. But how do you take that search from two companies down to one?

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By: Lars Offerdahl
January 9th, 2024

January is here and resolutions abound. It’s the time of year for reflecting and making plans for a new year. Are you planning on shedding a few pounds? Hitting the gym more? Quitting smoking? Paying off your debts or boosting your income?

By: Lars Offerdahl
September 29th, 2023

Want to bring your pet with you on the road? That’s understandable! Pets not only make great companions, but research repeatedly shows there are mental and physical benefits to having a pet on the road. They can keep you calm and help you feel a little less lonely when you’re thousands of miles from home.

By: Lars Offerdahl
August 9th, 2023

Are you looking for a trucking company based in Minnesota to call home? It’s important to find the best company for you that fits your needs, including getting you home when you need to go home and paying you a wage that allows you to support yourself and your family.

By: Lars Offerdahl
June 29th, 2023

When you’re trying to decide between two options, do you go with a gut feeling or do you meticulously compare the two before you come to a decision? When you’re at an ice cream shop, you probably go with your gut or what you’re feeling in the moment. Some days it’s good ole vanilla and other days it’s something more adventurous, like mocha fudge with sea salt caramel swirls. But when you’re deciding what your next job will be, hopefully you aren’t just going with what you feel like that day. Hopefully, you’re meticulously researching between two or three options by comparing and contrasting their top features.

By: Lars Offerdahl
June 9th, 2023

Does the company you’re driving for value safety? Is it a value or is it a priority? Wondering what the difference is? Well, priorities are always shifting. Values do not.

By: Lars Offerdahl
May 19th, 2023

Saying truck driver pay has changed over the last few decades is a gross understatement. Truck driver pay has changed significantly. Just like the trucking industry itself, it ebbs and flows.

By: Lars Offerdahl
March 8th, 2023

Are you sick of the trucking industry? Feel like you can’t catch a break?

By: Lars Offerdahl
January 16th, 2023

Stability, freight consistency, strong relationships, consistent home time, routine, pride and safety — these are just a few of the benefits of dedicated truck driving.