New AI Toll Insights expands PrePass INFORM™ Tolling with machine-learning signals that surface mismatches, misuse, and inefficiencies—faster than manual reviews.Toll costs are one of the most persistent—and least transparent—line items for carriers, especially as tolling grows more complex across expanding networks and pricing models. To...
Filing Form 2290 might sound simple—and on paper, it is—but small mistakes can create big problems for OTR carriers. This is where National Association of Small Trucking Companies (NASTC) adds real value.NASTC Can Help You File Your 2290As a NASTC member, you don’t have to navigate 2290 filings alone. NASTC can...
If you own or operate a heavy truck, chances are you’ve heard people talk about “2290s.” It sounds technical, but the idea behind it is actually very simple. Here, we'll explain Form 2290, the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT), and why every OTR trucking company needs to understand...
Starting a trucking company is an exciting step — but for many, it’s also a short-lived one. Industry data shows that 85–90% of new trucking companies fail within their first 2–3 years. The reasons vary, but most come down to the same core challenges:Cash flow...
An Overdrive report published in early October detailed commentary and statistics from the Truck Safety Coalition about a report the TSC calls “The Deadliest Truck Crash States.”The report concludes that the “deadliest dozen” states for fatal truck-involved crashes in 2023 (per 100,000 population) are 12 states where, but for three...
Fuel card skimming and fraud are rampant across the industry. A single compromised card can create major headaches for both your company and your drivers. If this has happened to your company, you know exactly what that feels like.Criminals behind fuel card fraud often break...
I have been involved with NASTC’s Annual Conference for 16 years now and I can say that I do not think that I could be prouder of what we accomplished in those 3 days. The breakout sessions and topics were on par with any previous...
At NASTC, we’re not just building a membership list — we’re building a community of successful small trucking companies. That’s why we care about more than just enrollment. We want active members — companies who stay engaged, use the programs, ask questions, and grow with us.But why does...
Dear Member:In a podcast conversation with Kevin Rutherford recently, we discussed the pros and cons of communication through emails, blogs, and texts versus real conversation in person or via the telephone. In business today I feel there are many misinterpretations and misunderstandings directly resulting from...
