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Press release
September 22, 2026
St. Cloud, Minn.
ATS Company Flatbed Drivers to Earn More with New $0.70-Per-Mile Rate
ST. CLOUD, Minn. — Anderson Trucking Service (ATS) is increasing pay for company flatbed drivers, raising the base mileage rate from $0.60 to $0.70 per mile. The $0.10-per-mile increase applies across all classes and tenure levels and covers both loaded and empty miles, giving drivers more earning power for the work they already do.
The new rate took effect Monday, September 21, for all 327 current ATS company flatbed drivers, building on strong earnings already seen across the fleet. This year, the top 50% of company flatbed drivers have averaged $1,600 per week, while the top 20% have averaged $2,100 per week.
Drivers also have another way to maximize their earnings through ATS's Upside Pay program. On loads of 1,200 miles or less, drivers can earn 26% of load revenue in lieu of mileage. ATS calculates both mileage pay and Upside Pay on eligible loads, and drivers receive whichever amount is higher.
Flatbed driving requires a combination of skill, experience, and attention to detail that extends beyond time behind the wheel. From securing freight to adapting to a wide range of loads and job sites, flatbed drivers take on responsibilities that are essential to serving ATS customers reliably.
“Our drivers are the foundation of everything we do. This investment reflects the skill, professionalism, and commitment that flatbed specialized drivers bring to the job every day. At ATS, we regularly review driver compensation to ensure it recognizes the value our drivers create while remaining competitive in a changing market. By increasing mileage pay across all lanes and tenure levels, we're providing a stronger earnings foundation on every mile and continuing our long-standing commitment to investing in the people who keep our customers and company moving forward."
Lori McNaughton · Senior Director of Operations · ATS
The increase is part of ATS's continued focus on providing competitive earning opportunities for company drivers. As freight conditions and driver needs change, ATS will continue evaluating driver pay to make sure its compensation reflects the work drivers do every day.
To learn more about company flatbed driving opportunities with ATS, visit Drive4ATS.com.
About Anderson Trucking Service
ATS has been built around professional drivers from the beginning. When Harold Anderson founded the company in 1955 with two trucks, he established the foundation for what would become a nationwide, family-owned transportation provider. More than 70 years later, the company has expanded significantly, but drivers continue to play a central role in everything ATS does.
Today, ATS provides company driver and independent contractor opportunities across van, flatbed, specialized, and heavy haul operations, giving drivers multiple paths to earn a living, develop their careers, and take on new opportunities behind the wheel.
The company may look much different than it did when Harold Anderson climbed into a truck in 1955, but its foundation remains the same: ATS moves forward because of the professional drivers who keep it moving.