Anderson Trucking Service

What Anderson Trucking Service does

Anderson Trucking Service, Inc. (ATS) is a privately held, family-owned motor carrier founded in 1955 and headquartered in St. Cloud, Minnesota. The company recruits professional CDL Class A drivers and operates a fleet of approximately 1,500 trucks across five freight divisions: OTR Flatbed, OTR Van, Regional/Dedicated Van, OTR Heavy Haul, and Department of Defense freight (entered in 2021). Drivers engage with ATS as W-2 company drivers, lease operators, owner-operators, or independent contractors, providing flexible entry pathways into the fleet.

Revenue is generated primarily through freight transportation services, with drivers paid on a per-load or per-mile basis across divisions. The lease operator channel is supported by sister company Competitive Equipment Sales (CES), which provides truck leasing and commercial equipment sales, creating a vertically integrated path from equipment financing to freight assignment. The company also operates ATS Specialized Inc. as a wholly owned operating subsidiary. Distribution is sales-led via dedicated driver recruiters, the drive4ats.com website, and a milestone-based driver referral program, complemented by a Learning Center content platform and the 'Diesel Diaries' podcast.

The technology stack combines third-party platforms rather than proprietary AI. Platform Science provides enterprise fleet management across all 1,500 trucks (deployed October 2025), Lytx supplies front-facing cameras with object recognition, and ATS trucks carry collision avoidance systems (ESC, AEB, adaptive cruise control). Internal tools include a driver-facing mobile app for referrals, securement photo review, and safety communications. Leadership includes CEO Rollie Anderson and founder Jerry Anderson, with functional VPs for Van Operations and Corporate Sales.

Name

Anderson Trucking Service

Legal name

Anderson Trucking Service, Inc.

Website

https://drive4ats.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Anderson Trucking Service is a family-owned motor carrier founded in 1955 that recruits CDL drivers and operates a 1,500-truck fleet across flatbed, van, heavy haul, regional, and Department of Defense freight divisions for shippers in the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trucking and Freight Transportation Services

NAICS

General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload (484121), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230)

SIC

Trucking (No Local) (4213), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

Dry Van (General Freight) TL Carriers (TLADADAA)

Keywords

• Trucking services
• Freight transportation
• CDL driver employment
• Flatbed trucking
• Heavy haul logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

St Louis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Freight Transportation Services: ATS generates revenue by hauling freight for customers across various divisions including dry van, flatbed, heavy haul, and specialized freight. The company operates as a motor carrier that employs company drivers (W-2 employees) and contracts with independent contractors, lease operators, and owner-operators.
2. Lease Operator Program: ATS offers lease programs through sister company Competitive Equipment Sales (CES). Independent contractors lease trucks to haul for ATS. The sister company CES provides truck leasing options and also sells commercial equipment.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Anderson Trucking Service operates as a motor carrier providing freight transportation services across flatbed, van, heavy haul, and Department of Defense (DoD) divisions using a fleet of approximately 1,500 trucks. The company primarily sells employment and contracting opportunities to professional CDL Class A drivers through company driver (W-2), lease operator, and owner-operator programs, while also providing freight capacity to shippers across the United States.

Product overview

Anderson Trucking Service (ATS) operates as a trucking services provider offering multiple driver engagement models including company driver positions and independent contractor/lease operator programs. The core portfolio spans five main freight divisions: flatbed, van (dry van), heavy haul, and specialized/department of defense (DOD) freight. Drivers can participate as W-2 company employees or as independent contractors/lease operators. ATS provides supporting services including a driver referral program with milestone-based bonuses, a mobile driver app, and a two-day securement training program. The company also operates a Learning Center blog providing industry educational content. The technology stack includes Platform Science fleet management across 1,500 trucks and Lytx camera systems for safety monitoring.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• OTR Flatbed Company Driver Program Over-the-road flatbed trucking employment program for W-2 company drivers hauling various freight types including step-deck, RGN, heavy haul, and high-value freight.
• OTR Van Company Driver Program Over-the-road dry van trucking employment program for company drivers with consistent freight availability and minimal securement requirements.
• Regional/Dedicated Van Company Driver Program Regional and dedicated van routes offering predictable schedules and home time for W-2 company drivers.
• OTR Heavy Haul Company Driver Program Specialized over-the-road heavy haul trucking employment program for company drivers handling oversized loads and specialized freight.
• OTR Flatbed Lease Operator Program Lease program for independent contractors to operate flatbed trucks, with support from ATS and sister company Competitive Equipment Sales (CES).
• OTR Van Lease Operator Program Lease program for independent contractors to operate dry van trucks, offering flexibility and independence.
• Regional/Dedicated Van Lease Operator Program Lease program for dedicated and regional van routes with predictable schedules and home time options.
• OTR Heavy Haul Lease Operator Program Lease program for heavy haul operations with specialized equipment and training support.
• DOD Team Driver Program Department of Defense freight hauling program for team drivers with security clearance requirements and top-tier pay.
• Owner-Operator Program Program for owner-operators to run under their own authority or work with ATS for consistent freight and dedicated support.
• ATS Securement Training Two-day securement training program during orientation in St. Cloud, Minnesota, including classroom instruction on DOT regulations and hands-on practice with real equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70+ years of continuous operation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Platform SciencecoreTechnology or Integration · 15 October 2025Platform Science is providing its enterprise fleet solution for ATS's entire fleet of 1,500 trucks. This technology transformation initiative aims to enhance operational efficiency and driver satisfaction across the organization.
• Competitive Equipment Sales (CES)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCES is a sister company to Anderson Trucking Service that provides truck leasing options and sells commercial equipment. Independent contractors interested in leasing work directly with CES to get trucks for hauling freight with ATS.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Werner Enterprises: Werner is a larger, publicly-traded OTR carrier offering dedicated, van, and logistics services overlapping with ATS's van and dedicated divisions. It serves many of the same shipper customers and competes for the same driver talent.
• Schneider National: Schneider is one of the largest diversified carriers in the U.S., operating intermodal, truckload, and logistics. While broader in scope than ATS, its truckload segment competes directly for van, dedicated, and specialized freight customers.
• ArcBest: ArcBest operates an asset-based truckload segment alongside its logistics solutions, competing for LTL and truckload freight customers. Its truckload division competes for similar mid-market shipper relationships as ATS.
• Knight-Swift Transportation: Knight-Swift is the largest U.S. truckload carrier, operating a broad portfolio including flatbed (through its Swift and AAA Cooper heritage) that directly overlaps with ATS's flatbed and van services, though at much greater scale.

Direct peers

• Daseke: Daseke specialized in flatbed and heavy-haul trucking before its acquisition by TFI, directly overlapping with ATS's OTR Flatbed and OTR Heavy Haul divisions and addressing similar shipper needs in oversized and specialized freight.
• CRST International: CRST operates flatbed, dry van, and dedicated divisions serving similar freight customers and competing for the same CDL driver pool. Its multi-division structure closely mirrors ATS's flatbed/van/dedicated mix.
• Heartland Express: Heartland Express operates OTR dry van and dedicated freight with a similar asset-based truckload model targeting comparable shipper relationships. It is a close comparable for ATS's OTR Van and Regional/Dedicated Van divisions.
• Boyd Brothers Transportation: Boyd Brothers is a flatbed-focused carrier operating in similar lanes to ATS with comparable equipment profiles and driver-employment models, making it a direct competitor for flatbed freight and CDL drivers.
• PGT Trucking: PGT Trucking is a flatbed specialist serving similar industrial and energy customers with comparable equipment and driver requirements. It is a direct competitor for flatbed freight and flatbed drivers in overlapping regions.
• TMC Transportation: TMC Transportation is a flatbed trucking specialist of comparable mid-sized scale, focused on OTR flatbed freight with a similar driver-recruitment-driven operating model. It is one of the closest direct comparables to ATS's flatbed heritage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Drive4ATS
• Facebookfacebook.com/Drive4ATS

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments1 record

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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