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[Video] The Pros and Cons of the ATS Company Flatbed Program: An Honest Look
With over 30 years in transportation, Joe has developed an appreciation for the industry and how vital safe, high-quality drivers are to a company’s success. As the (former) vice president of driver recruiting, Joe led a team of driver consultants while finding creative ways to attract drivers to ATS. He began his career earning a criminal justice degree while serving in the U.S. Army and joined ATS after being honorably discharged in 1990. During his time at ATS, he’s served in various roles, including general manager of ATS International.
If you’re thinking about starting your flatbed driving career, starting out as a company driver can be a good option, because you’ll get the support you need to succeed as you’re learning the job.
In this video, I’ll talk to you about the ATS company flatbed program. You’ll get an inside look at the pros and cons of the program so that you can make the best career decision for yourself. I’ll discuss freight variety, home time and pay as well as securement training and tarping.
Video timestamps
00:00 An honest look at the ATS company flatbed program
00:51 Benefits of the ATS company flatbed program
00:56 Types of freight you can haul
01:23 Career path options with ATS
02:20 How much can you earn as a flatbed driver?
02:41 What's the training like for the flatbed program?
03:30 How can you earn more money as a company flatbed driver?
04:00 Company truck drivers can bring a pet OTR!
04:12 Drawbacks of the ATS company flatbed program
04:22 You'll secure every single load
05:04 Loads will be fed via forced dispatch
05:31 Home time is something to consider at an OTR company
06:11 Is the company flatbed program right for you?
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