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10/15/2026

The BEST feeling 🙌

If you need someone to help solve your tax woes, our Tax Debt Pit Crew is here to save the day!! https://www.atbs.com/tax-debt-pit-crew

10/14/2026

The average owner-operator's revenue grew by about $15,700 year over year. Fuel went up about $7,600. That's a net gain of roughly $8,000, and most of it came in just the last four months.

Net income per mile just passed $1, the highest it's ever been, even above the COVID peak. Our top 10% of American Truck Business Services (ATBS) clients are earning $313,000, and flatbed is leading the way at 17.5% revenue growth.

It might not feel like it after four tough years. But right now is the most owner-operators have ever made per mile.

Watch the full session on demand: https://www.atbs.com/icb/where-do-you-stand-2026-mid-year-owner-operator-benchmarks?utm_source=social&utm_medium=instagram_facebook&utm_campaign=2026_mid-year_owner-operator_icb_webinar

Individual results vary.

10/13/2026

Trucking is complicated enough. Your taxes shouldn’t be.

10/10/2026

Back then, rates jumped because there was too much freight. This time freight volume is actually down. Rates are still climbing because drivers are leaving the industry fast: an estimated 180,000 drivers and carriers in the last year alone.

Spot rates hit $3.08 a mile before fuel in June, and contract rates at the big carriers are up 10-20%. Freight markets usually run hot for 2-3 years.

In our 2026 Mid-Year Owner-Operator Benchmarks session, American Truck Business Services (ATBS) broke down what's driving the turnaround and how long it could last.

Watch the full session on demand: https://www.atbs.com/icb/where-do-you-stand-2026-mid-year-owner-operator-benchmarks?utm_source=social&utm_medium=instagram_facebook&utm_campaign=2026_mid-year_owner-operator_icb_webinar

10/09/2026

Red-dyed diesel is making headlines, but is it as great as it sounds? We’re breaking down what owner-operators need to know before making a fuel switch.

Discover what red-dyed diesel is and its tax implications for highway use.

10/08/2026

Guilty as charged! 👮‍♂️🚓

10/07/2026

Todd Amen, Chairman & CEO of ATBS, recently spoke with JPMorgan about the current trucking market. Here are the five key takeaways from the conversation:

1. Owner-operator profitability is improving. ATBS data shows average net income rose 10.4% year over year to about $78,500, with June marking the first time average net income surpassed $1 per mile.

2. New-carrier growth is being slowed by FMCSA’s Motus system. New authority approvals have dropped significantly, creating a growing backlog of carriers waiting to enter the market.

3. Drivers are staying put. Higher earnings and uncertainty around diesel prices, insurance, and starting a new authority are contributing to historically low driver turnover.

4. Smaller and newer carriers face tougher vetting. Brokers and shippers are increasingly requiring more operating history, higher insurance coverage, and clean inspection records before working with carriers.

5. Capacity exits could continue supporting rates. ATBS expects continued FMCSA enforcement and other capacity reductions to push more non-compliant operators out of the market, potentially supporting stronger contract and spot rates over the next several years.

10/01/2026

Capacity is leaving the market and net income for the average owner-operator has climbed 10.4%. At the same time, a spring spike in diesel prices took a big bite out of those gains. It has been a very interesting first half of 2026.

Capacity is leaving the market and net income for the average owner-operator has climbed 10.4%. At the same time, a spring spike in diesel prices took a big bite out of those gains. It has been a very interesting first half of 2026.Below, we break down the mid-year data and tackle the questions owne...

09/29/2026

Craig shares a couple of things he likes to do and check on his fifth wheel, to ensure that his ride is as smooth as possible before he hits the road.

09/28/2026

How you drive can have a big impact on your bottom line. Speed, unnecessary braking, idling, and out-of-route miles can all add up to more fuel burned and less money in your pocket.

See how to drive for maximum fuel efficiency.

There are many strategies you can use while driving in order to use less fuel. Here is our list of how to drive a truck to maximize your fuel efficiency.