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American Truck Business Services Merges with The Alliance
American Truck Business Services announced it has merged with The Alliance of Independent Trucking Professionals, an association of professionals providing education and services to owner-operators and company drivers. The transaction was finalized in a joint agreement between the owners of American Truck Business Services (ATBS) and The Alliance. The combination of the two entities creates the largest company in the trucking industry dedicated to improving the profitability of owner-operators and company drivers through business services, products and education offerings.
Through this merger ATBS expects to continue its tradition of maximizing the profitability of owner-operators, improving retention of owner-operators at partner fleets and reducing repossession rates of partner financial institutions. Kevin Rutherford, founding partner of The Alliance, believes this merger is the best way to improve the depth, breadth and quality of products and services he could offer to his customers and loyal listener fan base.
Kevin Rutherford , who will work alongside the ATBS team, is a respected trucking industry expert and successful owner-operator. His marketing and education expertise will expand ATBS’ ability to provide a comprehensive range of products and services. Kevin will continue to make weekly appearances on both the XM and Sirius radio networks and provide content to various trade publications such as OTR and Pro Trucker magazines. In addition, ATBS will be offering Kevin’s Certified Master Contractor Program (CMC) as part of their stable of product offerings.
“ATBS has long been at the forefront of the trucking industry, providing leading edge products and services to their customers and partners," Rutherford said. "The merger will significantly enhance the quality of products and services that are provided to The Alliance customers. I’m excited about becoming part of the ATBS team and collaborating with them to continue developing products and services that will greatly help the trucking industry.”
