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The 5 Deadhead Mistakes That Cost Drivers Thousands And How to Avoid Them
Most drivers have dealt with dispatchers who overpromise, disappear when problems hit, and leave them scrambling. In this post, the American Trust Logistics Team breaks down why the industry is full of unreliable dispatchers and how a veteran-led, military-disciplined approach delivers the consistency, communication, and accountability drivers need to run stronger lanes, reduce stress, and earn more each week.

American Trust Logistics Team
Nov 11, 20254 min read


Why Most Dispatchers Fail Drivers And How Military Precision Changes Everything
Most drivers have dealt with dispatchers who overpromise, disappear when problems hit, and leave them scrambling. In this post, the American Trust Logistics Team breaks down why the industry is full of unreliable dispatchers and how a veteran-led, military-disciplined approach delivers the consistency, communication, and accountability drivers need to run stronger lanes, reduce stress, and earn more each week.

American Trust Logistics Team
Nov 6, 20252 min read


You Don’t Need More Miles, You Need More Strategy: How Drivers Add $1,000–$2,000 a Week Without Working Harder
Most drivers think the only way to earn more is to run more miles, but the truth is, the money comes from smarter strategy, not harder work. In this post, the American Trust Logistics Team breaks down how Power-Only and Hot Shot drivers can add $1,000–$2,000 a week through better lane selection, stronger rate negotiation, reduced deadhead, and disciplined trip planning. If you’re tired of long weeks with low profits, this is the roadmap to running less and earning more.

American Trust Logistics Team
Nov 5, 20252 min read


Why So Many Drivers Are Barely Breaking Even And How a Veteran-Led Dispatch Plan Fixes It Fast
Many Hot Shot and Power-Only drivers are running hard but barely breaking even — not because they’re bad at the job, but because poor rate negotiation, bad lanes, and endless deadhead are eating their profit. In this post, the American Trust Logistics Team breaks down why drivers lose money on loads and how a veteran-led dispatch strategy helps owner-operators increase weekly earnings, reduce empty miles, and run smarter routes that actually pay.

American Trust Logistics Team
Nov 4, 20253 min read
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