Many awards programs recognize larger fleets and businesses, likewise individual drivers and owner-operators. Six years ago, Overdrive launched a competition dedicated to owner-operators who’ve taken the big step of getting their own authority and growing beyond one truck, whether they’re still driving or now in...
For 20 plus years, NASTC has proudly supported the Carson Scholars Fund. We were honored to be a signature sponsor at their recent Carson Scholars Awards Banquet in Chattanooga, TN. Dr. Carson, the renowned pediatric neurosurgeon and former presidential candidate along with his wife, Candy, will...
Dear Member,In the recent U.S. Supreme Court Decision Montgomery V-Caribe Transport II, LLC, the Court ruled unanimously that negligent-hiring claims against freight brokers are no longer automatically blocked by federal pre-emption under The Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act, better known as the FAAAA. This Act...
Technology continues to reshape the trucking industry, and MYSTC Software is helping carriers stay ahead with one of our most exciting new features yet — AI Quick Load Entry. For dispatchers and office staff, entering load details manually can take valuable time out of the day....
A little over a year ago, I started posting on X with a specific hope in mind. It seemed a bit delusional, but I’m pretty good at doing anything someone tells me I cannot do. I blame that on my dad. Ever since I was...
LETTER 1:Dear Administrator, Barrs,I read where you have an aggressive agenda of rulemaking headed our way in the coming months and NASTC will have comments to make accordingly.From what I see, so far your reign as FMCSA’s administrator is poised to make tremendous positive strides...
NASTC and NASTC Insurance Services are pleased to announce a New Program partner for our members.Whether you are a small fleet looking to grow or current large fleet looking for ways to trim operation expense, Venture Employer Solutions, can help.The information below outlines the suite...
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is taking a major step toward modernization with the rollout of its new MOTUS (Modernized Oversight & Tracking Unified System) platform. For small trucking companies, this isn’t just another system update—it represents a shift in how compliance, safety data,...
The unintended consequences of automated carrier vetting.Imagine doing everything right for years, only to be rejected by a broker in a second by a rule you cannot see.Welcome to automated carrier vetting!Modern carrier vetting systems emerged for a reason. Fraud has grown faster and more...
February 13, 2026 The Honorable Lee ZeldinAdministratorEnvironmental Protection Agency1200 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.Washington, D.C. 20004 Dear Administrator Zeldin: On behalf of the 14,000 member companies of the National Association of Small Trucking Companies (NASTC), thank you very much for acting boldly and prudently in recent actions that will have...