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...
Attention NASTC Members in the following states:AR, AZ, GA, IL, KY, MI, MN, MS, NM, OH, SC, PA, UT, WI, WVGive NASTC Insurance Services a call today to discuss Canal’s New Driven Program. This enhanced program will allow you to be billed for your insurance...
I’m excited to share something we’ve been working on behind the scenes for a while now.MYSTC has officially added a Maintenance Module and it is a game changer.If you’re running trucks, you already know maintenance is not optional. It is either scheduled and controlled or...
Below is part 2 of an article that was featured in last quarter’s newsletter from David Owen’s desk concerning the shortsighted nature of many rules, regulations, and laws that come out of Washington. If you recall, the letter was directed at the cost to small...
AI Toll Insights Expands PrePass INFORM™ Tolling Discover how AI Toll Insights enhances toll cost visibility and analytics within the PrePass INFORM™ Tolling platform, helping fleets detect mismatches, prevent misuse, and optimize operations. New AI Toll Insights expands PrePass INFORM™ Tolling with machine-learning...
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...
