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drive4ats.com

St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States

ATS is a family-owned trucking carrier offering CDL-A opportunities across van, flatbed, and heavy haul with driver-focused paths.

Anderson Trucking Service (ATS) is a family-owned trucking company founded in 1955 that offers CDL-A driving opportunities across van, flatbed, and heavy haul. ATS provides company driver, lease operator, and owner-operator paths, supported by a driver-first culture, strong pay, dependable equipment, and resources such as a Learning Center to help drivers grow.

To treat professional drivers with respect, provide dependable freight opportunities, and support growth across multiple driving paths.

What we offer

Company Driver

Service

Join ATS as a company driver for diverse freight opportunities and competitive pay.

www.drive4ats.com/company-driver/otr-flatbed

Lease Operator

Service

Empower your trucking journey with the Lease Operator program offering flexible lease options and substantial earnings.

www.drive4ats.com/lease-operator/otr-flatbed

Owner-Operator

Service

Achieve independence in your trucking business with strong support and competitive pay.

www.drive4ats.com/owner-operator

DOD Team Driver Program

Service

Provides high-paying driving opportunities for DOD freight with flexible roles and 24/7 support.

www.drive4ats.com/dod-team-drivers

Regional & Dedicated Van Lease Purchase

Service

Gain access to steady income and reliable home time through our Regional & Dedicated Van Lease Purchase program.

www.drive4ats.com/lease-operator/regional-dedicated-van

Market segments

Market size by segment

Growth potential (CAGR)

Driver recruitment, training and retention

0.81 Billion USD10.5% CAGR

Programs to recruit, onboard, train, and retain CDL-A drivers through benefits, guaranteed initial pay, learning center resources, and a driver-first culture.

Lease purchase and owner-operator financing

12.3 Billion USD8% CAGR

Lease-purchase programs and ownership pathways enabling CDL-A drivers to lease and transition to owner-operators with no-money-down options, maintenance coverage, and weekly settlements.

Defense and government freight transport

12 Billion USD3% CAGR

Secure transportation of Department of Defense and other government freight (AA&E, TPS) requiring security clearances, specialized handling, and 24/7 operational support.

Regional dedicated freight

115 Billion USD5% CAGR

Regional and dedicated van freight services offering predictable routes, regular home time, modern equipment, and incentives for consistent, route-specialized operations.

More information about our offering

Company Driver

Anderson Trucking Service (ATS) offers CDL-A driving opportunities across van, flatbed, and heavy haul with a company driver path. ATS emphasizes a driver-first culture with dependable pay and strong freight opportunities, supported by company resources including a driver learning center to help drivers grow.

  • Access Full Benefits
    Enjoy a complete benefits package that supports your health, income, and future financial goals.
  • Experience Respectful Treatment
    Work in a culture that prioritizes your needs, ensuring you're treated as an essential team member.
  • Receive Guaranteed Pay
    Start your journey with assured income to help you settle in during your initial weeks.
  • Choose Your Freight Path
    Select from diverse freight options that match your experience and preferences.
  • Enhance Your Skills
    Utilize educational resources to boost your knowledge and skills in the trucking industry.
  • Earn More with Performance
    Take advantage of performance incentives to increase your overall earnings as a company driver.
  • Enjoy Reliable Home Time
    Prioritize your personal life with a predictable schedule that allows you to be home regularly.
  • Operate Reliable Equipment
    Ensure your work is supported by high-quality, well-maintained trucks.

Lease Operator

ATS Lease Operator program provides no money down lease options for drivers to run their own trucking business with ATS support. It offers short-term and long-term leases with end-of-lease purchase options, and a revenue split of 70% of linehaul and accessorials. The program features include two weeks fixed-expense waiver, newer equipment, and fuel discounts.

  • Maximized Earnings
    Ensure higher financial returns by earning a significant portion of revenue directly related to freight services.
  • Flexible Leasing Options
    Choose between multiple leasing terms that allow gradual transition to truck ownership with minimal initial costs.
  • Guided Business Management
    Access to resources that aid in efficient management of your trucking operations and business growth.
  • Reduce Operating Costs
    Access savings through fuel discounts and financial assistance for tires and essential maintenance items.
  • Immediate Financial Relief
    Enjoy a temporary waiver of fixed expenses for the first two weeks to ease the financial transition into the lease operator role.
  • Earning Flexibility
    Establish a sustainable income with variability based on driving frequency, freight type, and market demand.

Owner-Operator

Grow your independent trucking business with ATS. Owners operate with independence, backed by a carrier offering 70% of linehaul and accessorial pay. ATS covers permits, provides daily settlements, and offers access to fleet insurance rates and fuel discounts, plus ongoing support from a driver-founded carrier.

  • Maximize Earnings
    Earn a competitive share of linehaul and accessorial pay, enhancing your revenue potential and financial stability.
  • Operate Independently
    Maintain control over your business while benefiting from ATS’s comprehensive support, guaranteeing your operational success.
  • Access Cost Savings
    Benefit from reduced expenses through competitive fleet insurance and fuel savings, enhancing your profitability.
  • Simplified Operations
    ATS manages necessary permits and provides daily settlements, ensuring hassle-free operation and financial clarity.
  • Choose Ownership Path
    Select flexible end-of-lease options that allow you to take ownership of your truck, ensuring a long-term investment in your business.

DOD Team Driver Program

Team drivers haul Department of Defense freight nationwide. This program supports Transportation Protection Services (TPS) and Arms, Ammunition & Explosives (AA&E) shipments, requiring security clearances (SF-86). It offers industry-leading pay and consistent miles, along with 24/7 driver support, and provides opportunities to drive as a company driver, lease operator, or owner-operator.

  • Haul Unique DOD Freight
    This specialization allows drivers to engage with sensitive cargo vital to national security, offering a rewarding experience.
  • Complete Security Clearance
    To haul sensitive loads, drivers undergo rigorous security vetting, adding a layer of trust and responsibility.
  • Earn Competitive Pay
    This feature ensures that drivers receive substantial earnings reflective of the demands of DOD freight transportation.
  • Choose Your Driving Role
    Drivers can select the option that best aligns with their career goals and lifestyle, enhancing job satisfaction.
  • Access Continuous Support
    Drivers can rely on round-the-clock assistance, ensuring help is always available when needed.

Regional & Dedicated Van Lease Purchase

Regional and dedicated van freight with ATS's lease purchase program. No money down and no credit check; end-of-lease purchase options; 70% of linehaul plus 100% of accessorials; weekly take-home ranges; no fixed expenses for the first two weeks; 2023+ trucks; fuel discounts; sign-on and lease completion bonuses.

  • Flexible Lease Terms
    Choose a lease term that fits your needs, with no upfront financial burden.
  • Earn Competitive Pay
    Benefit from a lucrative revenue sharing model that maximizes your earnings.
  • Maximize Your Earnings
    Enjoy guaranteed pay and various bonuses to boost your income and reduce initial costs.
  • Choose Ownership After Lease
    Complete your lease with the option to buy, giving you control over your future.
  • Stay Close to Home
    Drive on consistent routes that allow for reliable home time and predictable earnings.
  • Drive Newer Trucks
    Operate late-model trucks with modern features for a comfortable driving experience.

References

Methodology and sourcing behind the figures shown above.

Driver recruitment, training and retention

Estimate uses the BusinessResearchInsights global driver education and training services market (USD 0.81B in 2026; 10.5% CAGR) as the best explicit metric from the search results to represent the training portion of the "driver recruitment, training and retention" segment. Search results lacked explicit global revenue figures for recruitment/retention services specifically; industry articles in the results (SambaSafety, Acuity, National RTAP) describe rising demand for recruitment and retention solutions, supporting the view of above-market-average growth, so the cited training-market figures are used as a conservative proxy for the segment’s measurable portion.

Lease purchase and owner-operator financing

Used global commercial-vehicle financing as the baseline (Mordor: ~$123.4B in 2026, ~6.8% CAGR). Owner-operator / lease-purchase is a niche subset concentrated in small-ticket loans and leases; conservatively estimated at ~10% of the commercial-vehicle financing market (~$12.3B). Growth potential is modestly higher than the overall market due to rising embedded finance, digital lenders/NBFCs serving small operators, and demand for flexible lease-to-own paths — thus a projected CAGR ~8% (slightly above Mordor’s 6.8% forecast).

Defense and government freight transport

No explicit figure for secure Defense & government freight was present in the results. I used the provided road freight market totals (US and global) as the top-level market (US road freight ≈ USD 562.7B; global/alternate estimates ≈ USD 616.3B) and assumed the specialized secure DoD/government freight transport segment represents a small share (~~1.5–2.5%) of overall road freight (private/commercial freight dominates). Applying a ~2% share to the US road freight market yields an estimated market size of about USD 11–12B. Growth potential is aligned with road freight CAGRs in the sources (3.8–4.9%) but adjusted modestly lower to reflect slower government procurement and contract cycles—estimated CAGR ~3.0%.

Regional dedicated freight

Estimated global regional dedicated freight market (~USD 115B) derived from freight trucking market totals in the search results (FMI: USD 2.7T in 2025; MRFR: USD 3,232.28B in 2024). Using FMI’s segmentation (regional/short‑haul ≈28% of total freight trucking) yields ~USD 756B for regional/short‑haul. Applying a plausible share for van/light commercial vehicles within regional (≈30%) and assuming roughly half of that is dedicated/regional predictable-route services produces ~USD 115B. Growth potential (~5% CAGR) is modestly above overall freight trucking CAGR cited (FMI ~4.2%, MRFR ~4.35%) due to demand for predictable dedicated services and e-commerce/nearshoring trends.

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