BECOME AN AGENT

We provide Agents with the opportunity to grow and thrive along with industry expertise and back office support

American Transport Services has locations in major East Coast ports and inland port locations. We have agreements with steamship lines and railroads as well as direct contact with importers, exporters, freight forwarders and customs brokers.

  • Large outsourced drayage supplier in US
  • 99% Agent Retention Rate
  • ATS’s base of tenured Agents have consistently achieved growth that outpaces the overall drayage and OTR markets
  • ATS’s IT platform serves as a key differentiator that provides significant benefits to all stakeholders. We continually invest in IT platforms and capabilities to sustain its competitive advantage and support future growth.
  • ATS holds regularly, scheduled safety meetings throughout the year to ensure we continue to keep safety at the forefront of all our operations
  • Agent Networking and Appreciation – We believe it’s vital to bring agents together: first as a thank you and second, to allow each of you the opportunity to develop business relationships and exchange ideas

Cash Flow

  • Weekly Agent and Driver settlements
  • Direct deposit
  • Credit & Collections
  • Regular audits to ensure accuracy
  • We manage the credit risk
  • Credit decisions are prompt

Sales Program

  • Industry experts with strong relationships with major Shippers
  • Regional professional sales team that works to help you grow according to your expectations
  • Targeted marketing support
  • Proven revenue acceleration experience

Billing & Paperwork Processing

  • Web-based billing systems were built with the Agent in mind
  • Accurate billing and settlements to Customers and Drivers
  • State of the art technology
  • Owner Operator Settlements
  • Accurate, easy to read weekly settlements
  • Industry-leading fuel savings clearly shown each week and YTD to our valuable Owner Operators

Fuel Cards

  • Fuel cards with daily limits for fuel and cash advance

Liability and Cargo Insurance

  • ATS provides a robust auto liability and cargo policy to support your business needs
  • Special endorsements are available

Owner Operator Insurances & Optional Coverages

ATS has excellent programs available for your Owner Operators including:

  • Non-trucking
  • Physical Damage
  • Occupational / Accidental
  • Plate Program
  • Permits

Technology

ATS has state-of-the-art technology available at no cost to you. Features include:

  • Online processing – access from any computer
  • No special software required
  • Electronic document imaging

 

ATS maintains a solid safety rating with the US DOT. Compliance and regulatory services, including:

  • State of the art “dashboard” for processing new drivers and trucks with online tracking
  • Quick, accurate onboarding process
  • Quarterly scheduled safety meetings

Fuel & Mileage Reporting – IFTA

ATS provides all fuel and road tax compilation and reporting.